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3rd Class Power Engineer

Winnipeg, MB
On-site
Posted Sep 12, 2026
1 position

$42–$44 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Sep 18, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and repair of high-pressure boilers, refrigeration systems, and power generation equipment to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the facility. They also assist the Chief Engineer with the coordination of preventative and demand maintenance tasks.

Job details

Requisition ID: 410498 Position Number: 20089619 Posting End Date: September 17, 2026 City: Winnipeg Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Site: Victoria General Hospital Department / Unit: Plant Maintenance - VGH Job Stream: Non-Clinical Union: CUPE Anticipated Start Date: ASAP FTE: 1.00 Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 12.00 Annual Base Hours: 2080 Salary: $42.187, $44.383 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Position Overview Under the general direction of the Manager/Chief Engineer and in accordance with the requirements of the Provincial Licensing Standard, the incumbent performs the following: Maintains and repairs high pressure boilers, refrigeration compressors, air compressors, diesel engines and generators, electric motors, pumps, turbines, and all the related equipment necessary to supply and deliver steam, chilled water, compressed air, emergency power, and fire-main-loop high pressure water to meet the requirements of the Centre. Assists the Chief Engineer with coordination of preventative maintenance and demand maintenance. Duty to the safe and efficient operation of the plant. Performs assigned maintenance work and provides assistance to support the maintenance of site as required. Experience Minimum three years’ experience in a steam plant. Experience with instrumentation and industrial controls preferred. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Complete high school education, Manitoba Standards, required. Certification/Licensure/Registration In accordance with the Regulations under the Power Engineers Act, a valid and current Manitoba Third Class Power Engineer's Certificate required. Instrument Technician, Millwright, Pipefitter, or Electrician licence an asset. Qualifications and Skills Must follow safe work procedures. Physical Requirements Work area is subject to high temperature, humidity and noise. Must take extreme caution in performance of tasks as exposed to high pressure steam piping, rotating equipment and high voltages. Lifting heavy equipment and parts. This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services. Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment. Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Manitoba Third Class Power Engineer's Certificate and have at least three years of experience in a steam plant. A high school education is required, and experience with industrial controls or instrumentation is preferred.