Chief Operating Engineer

• Department: Correctional Service Canada
• Reference number: PEN26J-023181-000158
• Selection process number: 2026-PEN-EA-PRA-202765
• Location: Drumheller (Alberta),; Stony Mountain (Manitoba),; Prince Albert (Saskatchewan)
• Salary: $44.51 to $49.31 per hour - Bonus Allowances: Inmate Training Differential (ITD) [10%], Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance (CSSDA) [$2,140$ annual]
• Level: HP-06
• Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
• Closing date: 31 December 2026

About the position Work environmentThe Technical Services, Prairie Region, of Correctional Service Canada is a stimulating and dynamic environment whose mission is to ensure the operation, compliance and sustainability of a real estate portfolio of more than $ 8 billion dollars in an operational environment. We are responsible for institutions and penitentiary clusters as well as parole offices and community correctional centers located throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The facilities we manage are very varied, such as buildings and structures, building mechanical systems, electrical distribution networks, infrastructures, generators, oil reservoirs, thermal power plants, water treatment and purification plants, roads, fences and barriers, and vehicles.

The positions are located in federal correctional institutions. Tradespersons employed in these areas are responsible to support the maintenance of the institutions while directly supervising and training inmates. All incumbents must be willing to work within a federal correctional environment including direct interaction and supervision of offenders. Intent of the process A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff positions of various tenures including permanent or temporary. Important messages Benefits:
Healthcare
Vision
Hospital
Dental Plans
Disability
Plan members who have retired from the federal public service are eligible to receive coverage under the Public Service Health Care Plan, provided they receive a public service pension. Institution based positions earn operational service time, where after 10 years of service employees can retire at age 50.
Leave with Pay:
Vacation paid leave @ 3 weeks annually up to 6 weeks,
Employees with more than two (2) years of service, as defined in clause 37.03, shall be credited a one-time entitlement of forty (40) hours of vacation leave with pay, or thirty-seven decimal five (37.5) where the standard workweek is thirty-seven decimal five (37.5) hours.
-12 paid statutory holidays per year
-Paid personal leave
-Paid sick time.
-Bereavement leave
-Parental/Maternity Allowance
-Leave for Preschool Childcare/Long Term Care of Parents/Family-related responsibilities.
Indeterminate employees are also able to apply for Leave with Income Averaging where you may be eligible for a special work arrangement that allows you to take an extended leave without pay (for a minimum of 5 weeks and a maximum of 3 months) while averaging your income over a 12-month period. This income averaging allows you to continue receiving part of your regular salary during your leave without pay. Conditions of employment◆Reliability security clearance
◆Valid Driver’s Licence Operational Requirements◆Willingness and ability to travel to various locations.
◆Willingness to work within correctional facilities.
◆Willingness to work with/or instruct inmates where applicable
◆Willingness to work overtime, holidays and shift-work for a 24/7 institutional establishment You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the followingEDUCATION
◆A secondary school diploma or 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.OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
◆Valid 2nd Class Power Engineer Certification in Canada, or Valid 3rd Class Power Engineer Certification* in Canada may be considered at some plants.
* 3rd Class candidates who have passed a portion of their 2nd Class exams may be considered for 2nd Class required locations. Indeterminate appointment to the position will be dependant on ability to achieve a full second class designation within a designated timeframe agreed upon by CSC and the individual.
Note to applicants: Must be able to be licensed in the province of employmentEXPERIENCE
◆Significant* experience operating high pressure steam boiler(s) and/or high pressure process, at or above the class being applied for
* Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full time performance of duties for a period of approximately five (5) years or moreApplied / assessed at a later dateABILITIES
◆Ability to analyze and evaluate situations and to provide solutions.
◆Ability to supervise the delivery of infrastructure and equipment maintenance services to a facility*.
◆Ability to communicate effectively orally
◆Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
*Facility is defined as a building and grounds which are similar in size to a correctional institution, hospital, airport, shopping mall, or college campus.COMPETENCIES
◆Create Vision and Strategy
◆Mobilize People
◆Uphold Integrity and Respect
◆Collaborate With Partners and Stakeholders
◆Promote Innovation and Guide Change
◆Achieve Results Language requirements (essential for the job) Applied / assessed at a later date English essential You may need (asset qualifications) May be applied / assessed at a later dateEDUCATION
◆Completion of a Post Secondary College Certificate or Diploma program.
◆Completion of an apprenticeship accreditation program, resulting in a trade or technical certification relevant to facilities maintenance/management.EXPERIENCE
◆Experience in supervision of employees
◆Experience in supervision of contractors
◆Experience in:
- Financial resources management;
- Human resources management;
- Project management;
- Managing shift schedules.
◆Experience working in a correctional facility.
◆Experience supervising the operations of HVAC, water treatment or pressure (steam, hot water, etc.) systems.
◆Experience supervising the delivery of infrastructure or equipment maintenance and/or construction services to a large facility*.
* Facility is defined as a building and grounds which are similar in size to a correctional institution, hospital, airport, shopping mall, or college campusORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
To support employment equity objectives, diversity and inclusion and/or to meet business objectives, selection may be limited to a member of an equity-seeking group.
To support workforce management objectives, employees who are subject to Workforce Adjustment (WFA) who meet the essential qualifications and conditions of employment may be considered before other candidates.