Operating Engineer

Operating Engineer

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Corporate Management Branch

Closing date: March 30, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
AGR26J-086395-000631 Selection process number
26-AGR-BCAB-EA-CMB-64766 Location
Lethbridge (Alberta) Employment tenure
Permanent Full-Time Salary
$41.17 to $43.25 per hour - Salary under review Level
HP-04 Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Organization information
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About the position

Duties
• Operate and maintain high pressure and low pressure steam boilers.
• Operate and maintain heating boilers.
• Maintain HVAC systems throughout the facility. Work environment
The Lethbridge Research and Development Centre is a large facility with numerous mechanical and boiler rooms, as well as complex operational systems. Intent of the process
The immediate need to staff is for one HP-04 position indeterminately. The position location is in Lethbridge, Alberta and that full-time on-site presence in Lethbridge, Alberta is required.A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various employment tenures. Positions to be filled
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As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace. We also have various employee diversity networks dedicated to ensuring that our department continues to grow as an inclusive employer.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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Possession of a valid, class (5) (Alberta) driver’s license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
Be able and willing to wear appropriate Personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to chemical hazards in the workplace.

Operational Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel.
Ability and willingness to work overtime including evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to be part of the emergency/call back list and provide stand-by duty 24 hours/day; 7 days/week.
Ability and willingness to work under variable weather conditions.
Ability and willingness to work in harsh environments (outdoors, cold, hot, dust, and noise).
Ability and willingness to work with chemicals.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the followingEducation:
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1). Note:
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. Possession of a valid , class (5) (Alberta) Power Engineer certification, or other provincial/territorial equivalency. At a later stage in the selection process, you will be required to provide documentation verifying your educational credentials.If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials(CICIC).

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Experience:
Experience in maintaining and repairing commercial and institutional building systems.
Experience in the use of building automation software.Applied / assessed at a later dateKnowledge:
Knowledge of building maintenance.
Knowledge of mechanical equipment repair.Competencies:
Adaptability
Concern for Safety
Initiative
Planning & Organizing
Problem Solving
TeamworkAbilities:
Ability to read drawings and prepare material lists.
Ability to understand and interpret building codes and regulations.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date English essential - You are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of your choice.

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later dateAsset Education:
Successful completion of a post-secondary program in a field relevant to the position.

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Asset Experience:
Experience in plumbing.
Experience with boilers.
Experience with heating equipment.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups, as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.

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