The Building Operator / 4th Class Power Engineer is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and optimization of building systems across client facilities in Campbell River and the Comox Valley. With a strong focus on steam, boiler, and hot water systems, this role ensures reliable building performance, regulatory compliance, and a high standard of service for clients and occupants. Success in this role means safe operations, well-maintained systems, and trusted client relationships.
Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara
Building Operators are critical to keeping our clients’ facilities operating safely, efficiently, and without disruption. Their expertise directly supports occupant comfort, asset reliability, and Modern Niagara’s reputation for technical excellence, safety leadership, and long-term client partnerships.
Key Impact / Purpose
Deliver safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mechanical, electrical, and building systems
Protect client assets by identifying deficiencies, recommending improvements, and maintaining system performance
Strengthen client relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and professionalism
Support Modern Niagara’s safety-first culture by consistently adhering to regulatory and company standards
Duties and Responsibilities
Operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair boilers, HVAC systems, electrical systems, and plumbing systems, with a primary emphasis on steam, boiler, and hot water units
Maintain all mechanical, electrical, and craft services within design capabilities and prescribed environmental conditions
Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure efficient and reliable system operation
Communicate daily with supervisors and building personnel regarding service issues, system status, and required actions
Develop and maintain operating instructions and procedures for equipment and systems
Establish and execute periodic operational testing schedules for critical equipment and systems
Evaluate system performance and provide deficiency reports and improvement recommendations to the Supervisor
Establish performance standards and ensure work is completed in accordance with quality and safety expectations
Escort and oversee subcontractors performing outsourced building services
Support commissioning activities for new or upgraded plant and equipment
Train new and existing client staff from pre-construction through construction and operational phases
Perform other duties as required within the scope of contractual obligations
Must Haves
4th Class Power Engineer Certification (TSBC) or equivalent (TSSA)
Strong subject matter expertise in steam, boiler, and hot water systems
Minimum 5 years of experience in general building maintenance
Working knowledge of WHMIS, provincial safety legislation, and applicable building codes and regulations
Experience using CMMS, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and Microsoft Office applications
Excellent communication skills with a strong customer-service mindset
Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment
Nice to Haves
Experience working in a hospital or healthcare environment
Exposure to commissioning activities and client staff training
Familiarity with multi-site facility operations
This is an evergreen position.
Expected compensation: $35.00 – $38.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Modern Niagara Offers
Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution
Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family
An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness
24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services
A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization
Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up
Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work
Corporate discounts through various vendors across Canada, including fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance, and more
Here at Modern Niagara, because we know our people are the best in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.
About Modern Niagara
Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure — and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life.
Our Culture & Values
We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive. We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@modernniagara.com so we can make appropriate arrangements.
We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We build for life.
We build for the life that happens indoors. We know that Canadians spend the vast majority of their time inside buildings. From receiving healthcare to legislating and representing citizens to participating in sports and other activities, we make any space comfortable and healthy for those who use it. We are committed to providing exceptional occupant experiences.
We build for the life of the building. Buildings can best reach the objectives they were set out to achieve when we look at them over the course of their entire life, including design, construction, operation, maintenance, and improvement. For us, using data and evidence to inform decisions provides us and our partners with an effective path towards high-performing, sustainable facilities.
We build for the life of our communities. We know that buildings do not exist in a vacuum. Buildings, streets, and the people that occupy and use them are but a few of the ingredients that make up our cities and communities. We believe that nurturing social equity, enabling economic activity, and reducing our impact on the environment in all that we do – including how we build and maintain our buildings – is integral to playing a positive role in sustaining our communities for us and for future generations.
Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors achieve their objectives by meeting the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We also develop custom, turnkey solutions to help reach the desired outcomes.
Recognized by SMACNA and Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine among Canada’s safest employers since 2019, Modern Niagara has been a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2002.
