Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Mechanical Services is a vital part of Simon Fraser University’s Facilities Services, responsible for maintaining the essential systems that keep our campuses running smoothly. From HVAC to plumbing, the team ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. Known for their technical expertise, collaborative spirit, and commitment to service excellence, Mechanical Services supports SFU’s academic mission by creating safe, comfortable, and functional environments for students, faculty, and staff. Their work reflects the university’s values of innovation, stewardship, and continuous improvement across all three campuses. We work hard to continuously optimize our operation finding ways to reduce energy consumption, maintenance costs, improve system reliability, and reduce our carbon footprint.
About the Role
Shift Engineers are essential to the operation and optimization of SFU’s District Energy System, chillers, cooling towers, and hydronic heating/cooling systems. They ensure daily compliance with Technical Safety BC regulations and support maintenance activities to uphold safety and performance standards.
This new Shift Engineer position will enhance team resiliency and coverage. The successful candidate will receive full training and primarily work dayshifts but will be rescheduled to cover for vacation periods within the rotating shift schedule.
The ideal candidate is someone who can think strategically and develop unique solutions to complex and interesting challenges. Someone who can work effectively as part of a greater team but also be highly self-motivated to support positive change. They are detail-oriented, safety-focused, and skilled in troubleshooting complex equipment. With strong communication and leadership abilities, they collaborate effectively across departments and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Their knowledge of Technical Safety BC regulations and commitment to compliance ensures the university’s infrastructure operates reliably and safely, supporting SFU’s academic and sustainability goals.
Qualifications
Class 3 Power Engineering Certificate and five years of related experience in areas such as fuel material handling, compressed air systems, water treatment systems, and controls, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
What We Offer
At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Poly Party:
*Prorated for part-time employees
Additional Information
Shift Engineer • Burnaby, CA
The Shift Supervisor is responsible for ensuring an excellent experience for their guests by coordinating the team to exceed expectations on every visit.The Shift Supervisor leads their team in car... Show more
Microchip’s Data Center Solutions (DCS) Business Unit offers industry-leading performance, reliability, and security for Storage Controllers, PCIe Switches, and NVMe solutions.As a Technical Staff ... Show more
Join Vancouver Coastal Health as a Shift Engineer - Second Class to oversee operations at the Power Plant.Enhance your engineering skills in a high-pressure environment.As a Second Class Shift Engi... Show more
Are you looking for a SCADA Engineer E4 role and have adequate experience in the field? This contract role maybe a right fit for you.The E4 – Engineer is a professional engineer or geoscientist who... Show more
Make a difference in sustainable water management as a Night Shift Site Engineer with Stantec in Burnaby, BC.This role focuses on delivering essential support to wastewater treatment projects.Joini... Show more
The post of chief engineer is vacant at BC Ferries and BC Ferries has released a dedicated notice to recruit the candidates who are interested and fit eligible for this post.All the candidates who ... Show more
The Shift Supervisor is responsible for ensuring an excellent experience for their guests by coordinating the team to exceed expectations on every visit.The Shift Supervisor leads their team in car... Show more
You’re eager to learn new concepts and master new skills.There’s no tool that’s useless in your arsenal.You thrive when facing new challenges and complex problems, and manage to often develop not j... Show more
The Shift Supervisor monitors employees shifts, assigns tasks and duties, and oversees the performance of those during work shift.This is a key role in our customer service department.Monitor emplo... Show more
Shape the future of developer experiences as an Engineering Manager overseeing CI/CD and tooling initiatives.Spearhead efforts to optimize developer workflows in rapidly evolving technologies.This ... Show more
Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia.It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfi... Show more
A leading healthcare provider in Burnaby is seeking a Casual Power Engineer to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of the Power Plant and its systems.The role necessitates a 3rd Class Po... Show more
Switchgear Applications Engineer.At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future.IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for comple... Show more
Staff - UnionJob CategoryIUOE 115Job ProfileIUOE - Operations Shift Leader (4th Class)Job TitleShift Sub-Head - Operations EngineerDepartmentMechanical Operations Trades | Mechanical | Building Ope... Show more
It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m³ and would pro... Show more
Performs maintenance and repair duties, including guestrooms, public areas, and equipment, ensuring a safe and functional environment while providing excellent guest service. Show more
We are seeking an exceptional problem solver who operates at the intersection of technical excellence, cloud infrastructure, and scalable system design.You will use your deep technical knowledge an... Show more
We are looking for a passionate Shift Manager to grow our leadership team.As a Shift Manager, you’re committed to being your best self and working with integrity as you learn how to operate multimi... Show more
L ’aromas Shift Supervisors are responsible for fostering and maintaining a positive and product work environment, which provides fast, efficient, and friendly service ensuring a Total Quality Expe... Show more
Lead cost oversight and financial management at StackAdapt as an Engineering Cost Platform Staff Engineer.Build robust tools for monitoring and optimizing engineering expenditures effectively.In th... Show more
