Position Profile
We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.
Working together in a one-team approach aligned by our core values, Explore Edmonton’s business units’ market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while also developing products and experiences that have a uniquely Edmonton flavour. And by incorporating the management of the city’s two award-winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact. While Explore Edmonton’s mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians. The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.
Managed by Explore Edmonton Corporation, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre both work toward a vision of being among North America’s top-performing venues and achieve that vision through a commitment to positive social, environmental, and economic impact. As two of Edmonton’s largest and busiest venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre have a combined 672,000 square feet and welcome more than 1.8 million visitors every year.
Job Details
The Edmonton Convention Centre is looking for a Maintenance Engineer 2 to join the team! The Maintenance Engineer 2 will be responsible for the safe operation of all mechanical and electrical systems throughout the Edmonton Convention Centre.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Maintaining and repairing of HVAC equipment, plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, bars equipment, moveable walls, and bleachers
- Moving/handling equipment and lighting systems on a preventative and demand maintenance schedule.
- Making decisions regarding changes to HVAC control settings
- Making field decisions when required in priority situations.
- Operating and controlling of climate control systems
- Operating of building automation systems.
- Understanding, following, and complying with Explore Edmonton’s Health and Safety policy, ECC’s Health & Safety Program and OH&S regulations.
- Supporting and promoting a Safe and Healthy work environment to clients, guests, contractors, and employees
- Operating equipment in a safe & proper Manner.
- Adhering to waste sorting guidelines
- Supporting and promoting ECC’s sustainability commitment as part of the ECC brand
The successful candidate will have:
- Fourth Class Engineers Certificate or equivalent.
- Valid drivers license
- Ability to work safely with limited supervision
- Ability to lift, carry, and work on ladders in hard to access areas such as ceiling spaces.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and building automation control systems.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade
- Experience working with power tools and equipment
If this role piques your interest, please submit your cover letter to let us know how you feel you could make an impact along with your resume. Please submit your interest no later than March 30, 2023.
Explore Edmonton Corporation has currently paused our Covid-19 Vaccination Policy. Explore Edmonton Corporation wants to ensure candidates and potential new employees know, should our Covid-19 Vaccination Policy come into effect again, our policy is All employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide proof of vaccination or participate in the rapid testing program. Employees who cannot be fully vaccinated based on a protected ground may request an exemption.
Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.