Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Shift Engineer - Second Class, operates, repairs and maintains a high pressure (600psig+), high temperature (750 F Superheat), primary combined cycle, parallel co-generation thermal Power Plant with currently installed capacity of 2890 boiler horsepower, as required by the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Regulations to produce steam and primary power; including the operations of boilers, feed water pumps, turbines, power distribution centres and related auxiliary equipment which changes as Plant operating and site strategies evolve, and currently includes:

600 psig Boilers

150 psig Boilers

1MW 4160 volt turbo-generators

1000 psig feed water pumps

(225 KW and 500 KW) diesel generators

440V, 4160V and 12800V transformers and switchgear

1600KW stand-by generators

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Grade 12 plus three years' recent related experience in a second class industrial plant. Third (3rd) Class Power Engineer's Certificate of Competency.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Ability to deal with effectively with others.

Ability to read and interpret single line drawings.

Ability to organize work.

Ability to operate related equipment.





The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

Details

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.

Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.

This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.

📌 Assistant Shift Engineer - Third Class (Vancouver)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Vancouver