Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Title

Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Category

BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff

Job Profile

BCGEU OK Salaried - Charge Engineer

Job Family Group

Staff - Union

Department

UBCO | Operations and Utilities | Facilities Management

Compensation Range

$5,909.00 - $6,771.00 CAD Monthly

Job End Date

Ongoing

Posting End Date

November 23, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary

This position provides first-line supervision and is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating operational and maintenance services. This position oversees the safe and efficient operation of the central heating plant and auxiliary systems, performs operational and maintenance duties and ensures the reliable, continuous operation of campus facilities 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Organizational Status

Under the direction of the Assistant Manager, Engineering and Utilities, this position provides day-to-day functional supervision to the Power Engineers and HVAC Efficiency Technicians. This position coordinates and prioritizes work assignments for engineering staff and maintains Prioritizes work for other engineers. Maintains effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external groups including: UBC faculties, staff and administrative departments, other institutions, external agencies, advisory committees, professional associations and community organizations.

Work Performed

Provides safe and efficient operation of the central heating plant and auxiliary systems, essential to UBC operations:

• Schedules work performed by Plant Engineers to ensure efficient and productive work in the physical Plant area and other auxiliary systems throughout the campus.
• Performs all operating duties for the central heating plant, as well as for all HVAC, control systems, and other mechanical and control equipment requiring significant periods of concentration throughout the workday.
• Carries out specialized and highly technical maintenance work and repairing boilers, pumps, air compressors, HVAC systems controls and other related equipment.
• Arranges and communicates with external contractors regarding complex projects on a regular basis.

• Performs work in confined spaces and at heights, as required, using appropriate respiratory protection and fall protection equipment in accordance with established safety procedures and requirements.

Provides input into the planning and organizing of complex operational and maintenance services, essential to UBC:

• Administers and maintains a computerized building management system and a preventative maintenance program.
• Keeps and maintains necessary administrative and systems records, such as log books, water treatment records, and tool inventories.
• Holds a p-card and is responsible for monthly reconciliations.
• Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of operating and maintenance supplies and tools.
• Provides day-to-day supervision of Engineers including monitoring and scheduling of work activities.
• Monitors and tracks work orders from initiation through to completion, ensuring work is assigned, scheduled, and completed within established timelines. Maintains accurate and complete documentation, including work records, maintenance reports, and associated paperwork to support operational tracking.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods, such as: lock-out procedures, fall protection and confined space entry. Resulting in significant safety hazards to the campus community and co-workers. There could be a backlog in the work load and delays in critical and essential business functions. This position is given a high level of autonomy and authority and poor judgement could result in injury to staff, students and faculty, reduced service to the University and its staff as well as significant financial repercussions.

Supervision Received

The position is under the direction of the Assistant Manager, Engineering and Utilities.

Supervision Given

This position schedules work performed by Plant Engineers and HVAC efficiency technicians to ensure efficient operation of the Okanagan campus. This position is responsible for leading by example, as well as assisting in developing strengths in the department. Provides input into establishing work standards, and input into appraising the work of others and input into hiring decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate required.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License required.
• Over 8 years progressive related experience, including two years of previous supervisory experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Completion of required safety training in confined space entry, respirator fit testing, and fall protection, with certifications maintained in accordance with UBC requirements.
• Demonstrated computer skills are required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work. Assume uncomfortable awkward positions. Required to lift up to 50lbs on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to work in areas which have higher levels of noise using proper hearing protection. Proven ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment, work in confined areas, withstand heights and/or long periods of bending, and working in extreme climate conditions on a continuous basis.
• Able to work flexible hours and or shifts and possibly weekends.
• Analytical thinking that incorporates creativity and innovation.
• Flexibility and comfort with change.
• This position is also required to share the responsibility of being on call.