Assistant Operating Engineer

Operations - District 3, Asset Management

Advertisement Number: 45750

Salary(s): A2E $62,150.00 - $75,569.00 per year

Closing Date: December 4, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.

The Department of Public Service Delivery is seeking a Power Engineer to join their operations at 840-3rd Street NE in Portage La Prairie, MB. This position assists in the operation and maintenance of a 24/7 - 2nd Class high pressure steam plant in compliance with the Power Engineers Act, Provincial codes and acceptable best trade practices, as well as Workplace Health and Safety regulations.

Duties:

• Performs testing, maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance duties on boilers, air compressors, air conditioners and all auxiliary equipment and fire protection system components including fire pumps, sprinkler systems, and portable fire protection equipment.
• Responds to client heating/cooling calls; steam system malfunction; performs repairs as required.
• Assist the shift engineer in the operation of the power plant.
• Investigates/responds to fire alarms in all buildings throughout the facility, coordinates with facility staff and the fire department for appropriate emergency response.
• Operates the facility fire alarm system to perform user-level tasks such as understanding and responding appropriately to trouble, monitor and alarm conditions, enable/disable specific devices, clean/replace smoke detectors.

Assistant Operating Engineer

A2E Assistant Power Engineer

Regular/full-time

Public Service Delivery

Operations - District 3, Asset Management

Portage la Prairie MB

Advertisement Number: 45750

Salary(s): A2E $62,150.00 - $75,569.00 per year

Closing Date: December 4, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.

The Department of Public Service Delivery is seeking a Power Engineer to join their operations at 840-3rd Street NE in Portage La Prairie, MB. This position assists in the operation and maintenance of a 24/7 - 2nd Class high pressure steam plant in compliance with the Power Engineers Act, Provincial codes and acceptable best trade practices, as well as Workplace Health and Safety regulations.

Duties:

• Performs testing, maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance duties on boilers, air compressors, air conditioners and all auxiliary equipment and fire protection system components including fire pumps, sprinkler systems, and portable fire protection equipment.
• Responds to client heating/cooling calls; steam system malfunction; performs repairs as required.
• Assist the shift engineer in the operation of the power plant.
• Investigates/responds to fire alarms in all buildings throughout the facility, coordinates with facility staff and the fire department for appropriate emergency response.
• Operates the facility fire alarm system to perform user-level tasks such as understanding and responding appropriately to trouble, monitor and alarm conditions, enable/disable specific devices, clean/replace smoke detectors.

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