Casual Shift Engineer - University Casual Pool

Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Shift Engineer will get the opportunity to support the operation and maintenance of a wide range of equipment critical to campus infrastructure. While operating the University’s power plant, bioenergy plant and facilities infrastructure, this position will ensure compliance with the Boiler Pressure Vessel Safety Regulations and Technical Safety BC. They will lead the response to all fire alarms, power outages, and equipment failures to ensure the control and safety of occupants of the campus facilities.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performing maintenance rounds;

• Troubleshooting process equipment;

• Undertaking preventative maintenance;

• Responding to fire alarms; and

• Operating our natural gas boilers and the bioenergy plant.

In cases where coverage is needed, the Shift Engineer will have the opportunity to perform planned maintenance on process equipment such as the vertical feed screw, metering bin, pellet boiler, pumps, fans, motors, and piping.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess a valid BC or Inter-Provincial 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate and a valid Class 5 driver’s license. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years related experience, preferably in a Commercial/Institutional environment; knowledge of computerized building control and energy management systems; and a strong mechanical aptitude. Experience in water treatment/testing and HVAC systems is required.

In addition to the above requirements, the following are considered to be an asset:

• Experience in bioenergy plant operation and maintenance;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

• The ability to work in a service-oriented team environment demonstrating flexibility, and a commitment to safety in a continuously changing setting.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Salary

This position has been classified at a Grade 8A, $36.49/hr. The casual hourly rate of pay shall be at Step 1 for the Grade when filling a position that has been rated by the Job Evaluation Committee.

As part of our casual pool of employees available on an on-call basis, you may be called in to assist during peak periods, vacation, or for sick leave coverage. The normal hours of work will require 12-hour shifts from 7:00am – 7:00pm and 7:00pm – 7:00am.

The successful candidate must be willing and able to provide a clear Criminal Records Check.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity

The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “he/she/they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.

Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

About the University and its Community

Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.

Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.

UNBC’s three regional campuses are located in Quesnel, Fort St. John, and Terrace. The South-Central campus in Quesnel is situated on the traditional territory of the Lhtako Dené (Red Bluff Band), Nazko, Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation (Kluskus Band), and Esdilagh First Nations (formerly Alexandria Band). Lhtako, Nazko, and Lhoosk’uz are Dakelh First Nations, and Esdilagh is a member of the Tsilhqot’in Nation. The Peace River-Liard campus in Fort St. John is situated on the traditional territory of the Doig River, Blueberry River and Halfway River First Nations. They are the Dunne-Za people. The Northwest campus in Terrace is situated on traditional Ts’msyen (Tsimshian) territory of the Kitsumkalum and Kitselas First Nations. It includes a satellite campus in the coastal community of Prince Rupert. UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~74,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.

To Apply

The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Internal applicants from CUPE Local 3799 will be given priority consideration.

Applicants should create an applicant profile and apply to this position by uploading and submitting the following documents;

• a current curriculum vitae.
• proof of education

Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

For Inquiries contact the recruitment team via email [email protected] or phone (250) 960-5521

The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC; however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and as positions/ casual assignments become available. UNBC retains applications on file for 6 months. If you would like to withdraw your application, you may do so by contacting [email protected]