Assistant Engineer - 3rd Class (Unifor)
About the role
Powerhouse
Operations & Maintenance
Position number: LX934
Date posted: May 8, 2026
Job details
Assistant Engineer - 3rd Class (Unifor)
Regular Full-Time
Full-time:
Yes
Permanent:
Yes
Work schedule:
38.75 hours/week; Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Salary:
$40.59 per hour
Expected Start Date
June 8, 2026
Trial/Probation period:
465 hours worked
For more information please contact: Greg Kowk - Greg.Kowk@umanitoba.ca (2042721513)
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma (Grade 12) required.
- Must hold a valid 3rd Class or higher Manitoba Power Engineer's Certificate.
- Must hold (at least) a Class 5 Driver's License valid in Manitoba.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 3 years - significant practical or position related experience.
- Significant related experience in a plant of comparable capacity is preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be able to communicate and follow instructions in English (verbal and written).
- Must be able to work independently or in teams with minimal supervision.
- Must have good organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Must have knowledge and experience of introductory computing skills (i.e. word processing; excel spreadsheets, e-mail, and web browser).
- Must possess good knowledge of provincial Workplace Safety and Health Regulations.
- Must adhere to and be in compliance of Power Engineers Act and Regulations of Manitoba.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Physically capable of performing all duties assigned including climbing, bending, working in close quarters, under dirty and/or noisy conditions.
OTHER:
- Will be required to provide satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse / Vulnerable Persons Registry.
- Must have acceptable attendance and punctuality.
Key responsibilities
Under Chief Power Engineer or Lead Charge Engineer supervision, the Assistant Engineer 3rd class works directly with the Shift Charge Engineer for the continued safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the power plant in accordance with the Power Engineers Acts and Regulations of Manitoba. The Assistant Engineer 3rd class is required to work rotating shifts for a 24/7 operation which includes 12 hour and 8 hour shifts.
General Tasks
- Assist in the operation and surveillance of all boilers, chillers and ancillary equipment.
- Assists the Charge Engineer as required.
- Performs water treatment duties as required.
- Responds to Elevator trouble calls after regular business hours.
- Performs maintenance and repair work on all plant equipment and campus equipment.
- Participates in a preventative maintenance program and submits work orders in IWMS.
- Acts as a liaison with other trades and campus security.
- Completes shop inspections on a monthly basis.
- Acts as a communication Centre: relays messages, transmits and receives information and initiates appropriate actions.
- Maintains all operating logbooks as required by the Power Engineers Acts and Regulations.
- Monitors campus building control systems.
- Responds to campus trouble calls, fire alarms, and emergencies.
- Performs emergency repair work to campus mechanical infrastructure.
- Maintains Guarded Status Plants.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Additional information
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
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Assistant Engineer - 3rd Class (Unifor)
About the role
Powerhouse
Operations & Maintenance
Position number: LX934
Date posted: May 8, 2026
Job details
Assistant Engineer - 3rd Class (Unifor)
Regular Full-Time
Full-time:
Yes
Permanent:
Yes
Work schedule:
38.75 hours/week; Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Salary:
$40.59 per hour
Expected Start Date
June 8, 2026
Trial/Probation period:
465 hours worked
For more information please contact: Greg Kowk - Greg.Kowk@umanitoba.ca (2042721513)
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma (Grade 12) required.
- Must hold a valid 3rd Class or higher Manitoba Power Engineer's Certificate.
- Must hold (at least) a Class 5 Driver's License valid in Manitoba.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 3 years - significant practical or position related experience.
- Significant related experience in a plant of comparable capacity is preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be able to communicate and follow instructions in English (verbal and written).
- Must be able to work independently or in teams with minimal supervision.
- Must have good organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Must have knowledge and experience of introductory computing skills (i.e. word processing; excel spreadsheets, e-mail, and web browser).
- Must possess good knowledge of provincial Workplace Safety and Health Regulations.
- Must adhere to and be in compliance of Power Engineers Act and Regulations of Manitoba.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Physically capable of performing all duties assigned including climbing, bending, working in close quarters, under dirty and/or noisy conditions.
OTHER:
- Will be required to provide satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse / Vulnerable Persons Registry.
- Must have acceptable attendance and punctuality.
Key responsibilities
Under Chief Power Engineer or Lead Charge Engineer supervision, the Assistant Engineer 3rd class works directly with the Shift Charge Engineer for the continued safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the power plant in accordance with the Power Engineers Acts and Regulations of Manitoba. The Assistant Engineer 3rd class is required to work rotating shifts for a 24/7 operation which includes 12 hour and 8 hour shifts.
General Tasks
- Assist in the operation and surveillance of all boilers, chillers and ancillary equipment.
- Assists the Charge Engineer as required.
- Performs water treatment duties as required.
- Responds to Elevator trouble calls after regular business hours.
- Performs maintenance and repair work on all plant equipment and campus equipment.
- Participates in a preventative maintenance program and submits work orders in IWMS.
- Acts as a liaison with other trades and campus security.
- Completes shop inspections on a monthly basis.
- Acts as a communication Centre: relays messages, transmits and receives information and initiates appropriate actions.
- Maintains all operating logbooks as required by the Power Engineers Acts and Regulations.
- Monitors campus building control systems.
- Responds to campus trouble calls, fire alarms, and emergencies.
- Performs emergency repair work to campus mechanical infrastructure.
- Maintains Guarded Status Plants.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Additional information
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
Not the right fit? Search for Assistant Engineer - 3rd Class jobs in Winnipeg, MB
About University of Manitoba
We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We believe in embracing challenges and taking action. Our students, researchers and alumni bring their unique voices to learning and discovery, shaping new ways of doing things and contributing to important conversations in topics that matter most, from human rights to global health to climate change. We are where imagination and action collide.