Power plant Jobs in Gatineau, QC

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City : Ottawa

OrganizationalUnit : Real Property Planning and Management

Classification : HP-5

Tenure : Continuing

Language Requirements : English

Work Arrangements : Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements this position will require full-time physical presence at the at the NRC work location identified.

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The Role

We are looking for a Shift Operating Engineer to support our Real Property Planning and Management Branch. The incumbent would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity Excellence Respect and Creativity.

Our Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) registered First Class High-Pressure Power Plant operates with a small team of Operating Engineers who are typically designated as Shift Operating Engineer and Assistant Shift Operating Engineer. The Operating team operates on a rotational 12-hour shift basis (24 hours / day 7 days / week 365 days / year).

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Engineer the Shift Operating Engineer is responsible for all Operations and Maintenance of the Power Plant. This includes five high pressure steam boilers 24 chillers air compressors a gas turbine that powers a 4.5 MW Generator and the steam distribution to the NRC Montreal Road Campus. They are also responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the NRC Montreal Road Campus Heating / Co-Generation Power Plant. They provide monitoring and emergency maintenance response for all Montreal Road Campus buildings and monitors equipment and systems for other NRC buildings in the National Capital Region during quiet hours.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates :

Education

Successful completion of secondary school according to provincial standards.

Must have a valid Second Class Operating Engineer Certificate issued by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA).

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad please see Degree equivalency

Experience

The following experience criteria would be considered an asset :

Condition of Employment

For a Reliability Status verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Language Requirements

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria :

Technical Competencies

Behavioural Competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile : Technology Support

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Compensation

From $94501to $99246per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan comprehensive health and dental coverage disability and life insurance office closure at the end of December and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

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Closing Date : 20 October 2025 - 23 : 59 Eastern Time

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 94501 - 99246