Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 85611
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Red Deer AB
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 28, 2026
Classification: Trade Power Plant Engineer 4th Class
Salary: $2,582.91 to $2,671.62 bi-weekly ($67,413 - $69,729/year)
Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for delivering about one quarter of the Alberta government’s Capital Plan, which addresses the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta’s population that support key social programs and services and economic development.
The Ministry designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.
This position performs work essential to the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of large heating and/or cooling plant(s) and auxiliary equipment for the assigned facility, with services provided being critical to the health and comfort of facility users, clients, and visitors.
Equipment operated, maintained, and repaired by the Power Plant Engineer 4th Class may include:
- Low pressure water tube boilers, Fire tube Boilers and Hot water Boilers.
- Glycol Chiller and AC units.
- Diesel engine operated emergency power generators.
- Natural gas fired plant, heat exchangers and air handling units.
- Water softeners Dealkalizer, water treatment area.
This position may be required to operate a building management control system, as well as automated card access and computerized maintenance management systems. Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator, the Power Plant Engineer 4th Class functions within applicable legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, and standards.
The primary responsibilities for the Power Plant Engineer include, but are not limited to:
- Heating and cooling plant components and other mechanical and auxiliary equipment within the assigned facility are operated and maintained in accordance with established policies, guidelines, and standards.
- Routine maintenance of boilers and other mechanical and auxiliary equipment within the assigned facility.
- Preventative maintenance is performed on mechanical and auxiliary equipment within the assigned facility.
- Administrative and other services are provided in support of facility operations and maintenance.
- Building Maintenance on multiple buildings on site.
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Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies.
- Systems Thinking – you observe and understand the larger impact of your role and consider how your own work impacts other and vice versa.
- Creative Problem Solving – you identify several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems.
- Drive for Results – You actively set goals and remain open to advice on reaching them.
- Build Collaborative Environments – you promote positive conflict resolution by identifying issues and facilitating discussion and/or coaching to constructively resolve conflict.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to
Required:
- Fourth Class Power Engineer’s Certificate
Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g. related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
Assets:
- Operations and maintenance procedures for heating and cooling systems and related auxiliary equipment.
- Building mechanical maintenance practices and approaches.
- Safe operation and maintenance of relevant tools and test equipment.
- Relevant provisions of legislation, regulations, directives, policies, and codes (e.g., ABSA regulations, mechanical system and equipment standards, Site Maintenance Manuals, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations, First Aid and CPR standards, Code of Conduct and Ethics, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act).
- Relevant information, building management control, and maintenance management systems and business productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Internet)
This position is a permanent, full-time role, with a standard 40 hour work week, Monday to Friday, scheduled weekend checks and after hours call outs.
Location: Red Deer AB
Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
- Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what we have to offer:
- Working for the Alberta Public Service.
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP).
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
- Professional learning and development.
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resoures for information.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Gloria Ducharme at [email protected].
