Regular/full-time
Public Service Delivery
Operations - District 3, Asset Management
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The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
The Department of Public Service Delivery is seeking a Power Engineer to join their operations at 840-3rd Street NE in Portage La Prairie, MB. Performs testing, maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance duties on boilers, air compressors, air conditioners and all auxiliary equipment and fire protection system components including fire pumps, sprinkler systems, and portable fire protection equipment.
Responds to client heating/cooling calls; Assist the shift engineer in the operation of the power plant.
Investigates/responds to fire alarms in all buildings throughout the facility, coordinates with facility staff and the fire department for appropriate emergency response.
Operates the facility fire alarm system to perform user-level tasks such as understanding and responding appropriately to trouble, monitor and alarm conditions, enable/disable specific devices, clean/replace smoke detectors.

Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness advantages, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.
Attractive salaries
Defined pension plan
Life insurance coverage
Long-Term Disability Plan





Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
Annual health spending account for eligible employees

Employee and Family Assistance Program
Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.
When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.
By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of the Power Plant operation and of auxiliary equipment.
Mechanical and electrical trouble shooting abilities.
Must possess a 4th class power engineering certification recognized in the Province of Manitoba, an underfill with a 5th class power engineering certificate maybe considered based on obtaining a 4th class within 1 year of employment.
Must be able to work shift work including days, evenings and nights, weekends and stat holidays.
May be exposed to the following environments: extreme temperatures, high noise levels, exposure to chemicals, and confined or restricted entry.
Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vunerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check and enhanced internal security screening.
Phone: View phone number on jobs.amik.ca
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

📌 Assistant Shift Engineer (Portage la Prairie)
🏢 Government of Manitoba
📍 Portage la Prairie