Union/Affiliation: Poly Party
Pay range: $45.11 hourly SFU Department Descr: Facilities Services
Position Grade: 35
# of openings: 1
Biweekly Hours: 70.42
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 workday shifts 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
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