Building Engineer Jobs

Job Summary And Requirements
This is to fill multiple full-time positions, working 80 hours biweekly, underfills may be accepted.
Who We Are…
At Highways and Public Works, we are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems. Our vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners.
At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe. Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.
The opportunity…
The Building Engineer position performs ongoing monitoring, operation and maintenance of all assigned heating plants and associated systems with various Yukon Government owned and occupied buildings in assigned areas. The ideal candidate must clearly demonstrate their knowledge of HVAC systems as well as their ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications listed below; specifically, how your work experience and related duties align with these essential qualifications. (Ensure a month/year to month/year format is used for each work experience. For more information about preparing your resume for a Yukon government posting please refer to www.employment.gov.yk.ca/resume.html . Note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.)

• Certification as a Power Engineer 5th Class or higher (copy of certification to be provided upon request);
• Experience maintaining heating and ventilation systems (HVAC) and hot water boilers;
• Experience with Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Ability to recognize and address safety issues;
• Reliability, with a good work ethic;
• Good organizational and problem solving skills;
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team or individual environment; and
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities;

Conditions of Employment

• Obtain and maintain valid RCMP vulnerable sector check
• Valid Transport Canada/RAIC (Restricted Area Identification Card) (obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Yukon Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent
• Power/Building Engineering Ticket

Job Requirements

• Shift work and working weekends. Travel, work in adverse weather conditions, use of personal protective equipment.

Questions?
If you have questions about this position, please contact Duane Purych, Superintendent of Facilities Maintenance, at [email protected]
For more information about applying on a Highways & Public Works competition, contact Jennifer Lyon, HR Consultant, at [email protected]
Eligibility List
12 months