Engineer

University of British Columbia — UBC Okanagan Campus - Kelowna, BC, Canada

Posted 2026-11-02

Job Title

Engineer

Job Category

BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff

Job Profile

BCGEU OK Salaried - Engineer

Job Family Group

Staff - Union

Department

UBCO | Operations and Utilities | Facilities Management

Compensation Range

$5,713.00 - $6,545.00 CAD Monthly

Job End Date

Ongoing

Posting End Date

November 15, 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

An additional $1/hour stipend will be added for Red Seal or Power Engineer Class 4 Certificate.

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 Summary

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for operating and maintaining building equipment and infrastructure related to boilers, cooling towers, pumps, air compressors, geo-exchange and district energy system HVAC systems, controls, assists in fire suppression systems and other related equipment to ensure the campus remains operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Organizational Status

Reports to the Assistant Chief Engineer. 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
1. Provides safety checks by:

  • Reviews daily log book to maintain communication continuity between shifts.
  • Follows log book procedure as in accordance to the BC safety authority.
  • Inspects Boiler systems for safe operation and report abnormalities to the Assistant Chief Engineer.
  • Conducts rounds of building mechanical rooms and report abnormalities to the Assistant Chief Engineer.
  • Follows all safety procedures such as lock out, fall arrest, confined space entry, etc.
  • Wears appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • 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.

2. Complete systems operation and maintenance, essential to UBC operations, including:

  • Monitors water quality in both open aquifer loop, district energy system heating and cooling systems and report anomalies or water quality concerns to the Assistant Manager, Engineering and Utility Services.
  • Works in a team approach to assist in the safe operation and maintenance of the campus mechanical systems and supporting infrastructure.
  • Works with required professional services or external contractors to assist in planning, designing and execution of complex system related contract work.
  • Assists in collection of records of utility data such as meter readings.
  • Conducts preventative maintenance of the specialized and highly technical district energy systems, geo-exchange systems, HVAC systems, boiler and chiller systems, air and vacuum compressors, and supporting infrastructure, requiring significant periods of concentration throughout the day.
  • Reports the need for inventory items requiring replenishing to the Assistant Chief Engineer.
  • Responds to urgent University situations such as fire alarms, floods, leaks, power disruptions, etc.
  • Conducts periodical fire hydrant flushing and testing, as well as campus wide unidirectional flushing.
  • Assists in routine fire sprinkler system tests.
  • Enters work order status into work order system.
  • Purchases supplies and records into excel tracking system.
  • Monitors and makes necessary adjustments to building automation systems.
  • Responds to space temperature complaints.
  • Performs minor cleaning of mechanical areas.
  • Performs backflow testing.

3. Responsible for administrative functions such as:

  • Keeps and maintains necessary administrative and systems records, such as log books, records, and tool inventories.
  • Holds a p-card and responsible for monthly reconciliations.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Errors in judgement could result in damage to buildings and/or equipment, classes being cancelled or delayed, lost revenue from chargeable booking, unnecessary over time, delayed or cancelled events. Errors in dealing with security and/or emergency calls could lead to increased risk of injury or property damage. Failure to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods, such as lock-out procedures, could result in safety hazards to the campus community and co-workers. Campus community safety would be compromised. It could also cause a backlog in the work load and delays in critical business functions. 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

Reports to the Assistant Manager, Engineering and Utility Services with day-to-day direction and operational guidance provided by the Assistant Chief Engineer.
Supervision Given

None.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Valid 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate required.
  • Valid Class 5 Drivers License required.
  • Over 6 years progressive related 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.
  • Cross connection control certification an asset.
  • Experience in refrigeration, HVAC repair, and gas fitting an asset.
  • Building Automation Systems experience is also an asset.
  • Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical work and 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. This position is also required to share the responsibility of being on-call.
  • Analytical thinking that incorporates creativity and innovation.
  • Flexibility and comfort with change.
  • Good customer service and communication skills are required.
  • Perform Backflow Preventors annual inspection.
  • Must be a team player.
  • Rotational shifts may be required due to operational requirements.

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