Facilities Engineer

Overview

Why Lethbridge?

Lethbridge is a mid‑sized city—big enough to offer breadth and opportunity, but small enough that your work has influence. Unlike larger cities with many layers, here you’ll know senior leaders, have direct access to decision‑making, and see your impact every day. At the City of Lethbridge, managers and professionals alike are empowered to work at a higher level and grow their careers in meaningful ways.

The City of Lethbridge Facility Services Department takes pride in providing quality building environments for our employees and citizens across a wide variety of business service areas, spanning administration and operations locations, to leisure facilities. We provide expert knowledge and advice across a broad range of specialized areas, with the comfort, safety, and functional requirements of building users at the forefront of our work. We are currently seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to play a key role in ensuring that safe, efficient, and functional facilities are made available to our partners and users. If you take pride in a job well done, are invested in public service, are looking to apply your engineering knowledge and skills, and expand your experience with a diverse portfolio of buildings and customer needs, then this is a prime opportunity for you to join our accomplished team and play a primary role in supporting the City’s buildings and service providers.

Job Posting

STATUS : Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK : 37.5 hours per week

As our top candidate, you will be responsible for implementing building retrofit projects and designing building systems that meet the needs of the City for efficiency, safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness. You will use your professional judgment and knowledge of industry codes to guide the design of building systems and the establishment of any critical operating parameters. Key components of this role include project management, engineering design, and the creation and maintenance of accurate and accessible building system documentation. You will also develop and undertake commissioning procedures and activities to ensure the successful start‑up, operation, and turnover of City operated building systems. The successful candidate will translate their vast knowledge and experience of building mechanical / electrical equipment and systems and their interrelatedness into innovative ideas on how to reduce the energy consumption of the City’s buildings.

Reporting to the Planning and Projects Manager, the Facilities Engineer maintains an accurate understanding of the design and operation of building systems, and will also plan, design, and implement building system installation and retrofit projects.

The position will be responsible for the following :

Design and Analysis

• Designs and professionally authenticates any new or revised building systems and control sequences of operation.
• Monitors building system performance, and analyzes trend data to verify effectiveness of programming and set point changes.
• Develops design standards and recommendations.
• Produces feasibility reports.

Document Management

Project Management

Other Duties

Qualifications & Experience :

Additional Requirements :

Interviewed candidates will be required to complete a written test following the interview as part of the evaluation process. The test will consist of questions designed to assess the candidate’s technical knowledge, analytical and problem‑solving skills, and communication skills.

Why You’ll Love It Here :

You’ll be joining a collaborative, supportive team that values your input and celebrates our wins. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow, adapt, and make a difference. If you bring a positive attitude, and a passion for service, this is the place for you.

For further information on this opportunity, please contact :

Sam Conard, Facilities Planning & Projects Manager, at 403‑320‑4249 or sam.conard@lethbridge.ca

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online by clicking on “Apply” at the top of this screen.

Applicants must apply online.

We are unable to accept paper copies of resumes or applications sent via email.

Closing Date : January 28, 2026 at 4 : 00 PM MST.

All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta.

The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

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