Facilities Engineer

The City of Lethbridge is a mid‑sized city that offers breadth of opportunity while allowing staff to have direct influence on city operations. Senior leaders are readily accessible, and decisions are made quickly so that employees can see the impact of their work on a daily basis.

The Facility Services Department provides quality building environments for city employees and citizens across a wide variety of business service areas, from administration and operations to leisure facilities. We combine expert knowledge with a focus on the comfort, safety and functional requirements of building users. The Department is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient and functional facilities are available to our partners and users.

• Design and professionally authenticate new or revised building systems and control sequences of operation.
• Monitor building system performance, analyze trend data to verify the effectiveness of programming and set‑point changes.
• Develop design standards and recommendations.
• Produce feasibility reports.

• Document key engineering information related to the design and operation of building systems.
• Compile, create and maintain accurate records of building system descriptions, control system sequences of operation, schematic system diagrams, recommended operating set‑points and any other related information.

• Manage the implementation of assigned mechanical and electrical projects through planning, procurement, design, construction and post‑construction stages, ensuring scope, budget and schedule requirements are met.
• Coordinate planning, design and construction with facility stakeholders and operators, including community groups, organisations and grant‑faring agencies where applicable.
• Manage multiple projects of varying scope and complexity at any given time. Adjust prioritisation as required.

• Provide technical advice/assistance to the department’s technical and project‑management staff.
• Lead commissioning and re‑commissioning activities.
• Review monthly utility data and monitor the output performance of the city’s solar photovoltaic systems.
• Perform other duties related to the department’s service delivery as required.

• Undergraduate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, and a minimum of five years of related experience in the building industry, preferably in design consulting or project management with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Experience and knowledge of the construction process and ability to communicate effectively with project managers, maintenance staff, consultants, contractors and building occupants.
• Comprehensive understanding of building mechanical and electrical equipment and systems, and how they interrelate.
• Knowledge of government legislation and industry standards related to building mechanical and electrical systems (e.g., building codes).
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and team‑building skills with the ability to motivate others.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to stay current with relevant industry best practices and standards.

• Applicants must submit a copy of their post‑secondary credentials and APEGA standing.
• The incumbent must use their personal vehicle to travel throughout the City and maintain appropriate insurance coverage for this purpose.
• The incumbent may occasionally need to work beyond regular hours and on weekends.
• Short‑listed candidates may be required to pass a Police Information Check (PIC).

Interviewed candidates will be required to complete a written test following the interview. The test will assess technical knowledge, analytical and problem‑solving skills and communication skills.

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the city’s workforce and organisational effectiveness.
• Partner directly…