Building Engineer, Facilities Management

Posting Period

Open:         August 8, 2025 

Deadline:    August 21, 2025 

UNIFOR

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within this bargaining unit.

Department Name

Facilities Management 

The Building Engineer is a shared resource between Victoria Hospital and University Hospital.  Reporting to the Coordinator, Facilities Engineering, the Building Engineer's primary function is the safe, reliable and efficient operation of building physical plant equipment and systems which includes water, waste return, electricity, steam, HVAC, fire alarm systems and medical gas distribution. The Building Engineer must have a sound working knowledge of these systems and be able to make adjustments in order to maximize performance at peak operational levels.

This individual must be familiar with various types of control systems, with the ability to troubleshoot and repair various electro/mechanical systems and equipment.  In addition to projects and tasks as assigned by the Coordinator, responsibilities of the position include, regular mechanical systems inspections, execute planned programmed maintenance routines.

Status:                          Regular Full-Time

Rate of Pay:                 $34.73 per hour - $35.40 per hour

In accordance with the Letter of Understanding between LHSC and UNIFOR Local 27, this role is entitled to a market rate adjustment of $7.00 per hour for all hours worked, and is in addition to your applicable starting rate.  The need for market rate adjustments will be reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to change.

Hours of Work:            Shifts are required by unit and subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Qualifications

• Diploma in Stationary or Power Engineering, Facilities Systems Technician (3 terms) or Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) or Electrician - Industrial 
• Provincial Certificate of Qualification as a Third Class Stationary Engineer, Industrial Millwright, Facility Technician, or Electrician - Industrial  (Steam time required for Third Class, up to 4 year apprenticeship required for Millwright, Electrician or Technician)
• Minimum 4 years' recent building operational experience in an industrial or healthcare environment operating a computerized Building Automation System
• Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT) designation preferred
• Demonstrated proficient computer skills (Internet, email, and Honeywell BAS)
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety, WHMIS, Fall Arrest, Lock out/Tag out, Arc Flash, Asbestos, Building and Fire code regulations, and relevant technological advances
• Valid Ontario driver?s licence and ability to meet requirements of Use of Personal Vehicle for Hospital Business Policy preferred
• Ability to execute planned program maintenance routines
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and hospital naming of equipment protocol and drawings
• Demonstrated advanced ability to follow safe working practices and procedures
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to tailor communication style in order to interact effectively with Coordinators, contractors and agency representatives to achieve departmental objectives
• Customer focused with service-oriented attitude
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and take initiative
• Demonstrated planning, analytic, and problem solving abilities
• Demonstrated ability to be self directed and work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and deal with competing priorities
• Advanced ability to make and execute life safety decisions and to work under extreme stress conditions
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC?s vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!

Immunization Requirements  

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC?s Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC. 

Teaching, Learning and Research

LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canada?s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect.  LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.  Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.  Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work or study permits. It is the employee?s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.