Are you a skilled and experienced Power Engineer looking for an opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a healthcare setting? We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Power Engineer Supervisor to join our team and play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the mechanical systems that ensure the smooth operation of our hospital.

Education 

• Certificate of competency as a 4th Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of British Columbia.
• Five years' recent, related experience including two years in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

• State-of-the-art facilities:  The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• A competitive salary: $36.48/Hour 
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and independence of all person. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day:

• Staff Supervision & Coordination: Scheduling work, evaluating employee performance, and determining training needs for designated staff.
• Project Planning & Consultation: Reviewing work requests, consulting with user departments to define project specifications, and estimating material and labor costs for projects.
• System Maintenance & Alterations: Performing preventative maintenance, repairs, and modifications to mechanical systems such as heating, plumbing, ventilation, air conditioning, medical gases, and compressed air throughout the hospital.
• Work Scheduling & Monitoring: Preparing work estimates, coordinating with user departments, and managing staff, tools, and supplies to ensure timely project completion.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensuring compliance with relevant safety codes and regulations, providing safety guidance to staff, and conducting system checks to maintain safety standards.
• Inventory & Equipment Management: Recommending the purchase of supplies, managing inventory, and coordinating the delivery and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Reporting & Documentation: Completing reports on system inefficiencies, equipment breakdowns, and safety hazards, and forwarding them to the Chief Engineer.
• System Operation & Monitoring: Operating and adjusting heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, monitoring performance, and making necessary repairs.
• Auxiliary Power & Steam System Maintenance: Testing and maintaining auxiliary power generators and steam piping systems, repairing components as needed.
• Additional Duties: Performing other related duties as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of the hospital's mechanical systems.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.