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Chief Operating Engineer
Correctional Service Canada
Closing date: December 31, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
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Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Correctional Service Canada.
Reference number
PEN26J-023181-000158
PEN26J-023181-000158
Selection process number
2026-PEN-EA-PRA-202765
2026-PEN-EA-PRA-202765
Location
Drumheller (Alberta), Stony Mountain (Manitoba), Prince Albert (Saskatchewan)
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]
$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
HP-06
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
For further information on the organization, please visit Correctional Service Canada.
On this page
- About the position
- Conditions of employment
- Operational Requirements
- You need (essential for the job)
- Language requirements (essential for the job)
- You may need (asset qualifications)
- Our commitment
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Preference
- How to apply
- Additional links
- Hiring organization contact
About the position
Work environment
The 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.
The 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.
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.
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.
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
◆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 following
EDUCATION
◆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.
◆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.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
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 employment
◆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 employment
EXPERIENCE
◆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 more
◆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 more
Applied / assessed at a later date
ABILITIES
◆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.
◆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
◆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
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
EDUCATION
◆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.
◆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.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
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 campus
◆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 campus
ORGANIZATIONAL 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.
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.
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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
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 self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide- Your résumé
- Contact information for 2 references
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Additional links
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Hiring organization contact
Name: Ethan Senick, Human Resources Advisor, Staffing OperationsEmail address: