The Opportunity: Mechanical Maintenance EngineerPermanent, Full-Time position, based out of Whitehorse, Yukon.
What is in it for you: - Competitive Pay with annual cost of living increase
- Northern Allowance: $7,920.00 + 5.2% Base Pay added to Base Salary
- Comprehensive Benefit Package that begins the first day of employment
- 160 hours of vacation leave, 160 hours of sick leave, 40 hours of special leave
- Travel Allowances for employee and their spouse and dependent(s)
- Annual Wellness Subsidy
- Cell Phone Subsidy
- RRSP Match begins first day of employment
- Relocation Assistance
- Training and Development opportunities
- Opportunity to be a part of something greater and help the Yukon
Are you a Mechanical Engineer looking for an opportunity to work with the systems and equipment that keep Yukon's power generation facilities running safely and reliably? Yukon Energy is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our team in Whitehorse, Yukon, providing technical expertise to support the maintenance, reliability and long-term performance of mechanical assets across our hydro and thermal generation facilities.
What will you do: As a member of the Mechanical Maintenance team, you will:
- Provide technical support for planned and unplanned maintenance, troubleshooting and equipment repairs across hydro and thermal generation facilities.
- Investigate mechanical equipment failures, perform root cause analysis and recommend improvements to enhance asset reliability, safety and operational performance.
- Develop maintenance strategies, equipment test plans and recommendations for overhauls, upgrades and preventative maintenance activities.
- Manage smaller capital projects and support equipment installations, testing and commissioning, working closely with maintenance personnel, contractors and other technical teams.
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Asset Management to support long-term asset planning, equipment lifecycle management and continuous improvement initiatives.
What you need to succeed: - A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Yukon.
- A minimum of four years of relevant experience in utilities, including technical and operational experience with mechanical systems.
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial mechanical equipment, such as turbines, generators, pumps, compressors, engines and associated auxiliary systems.
- Knowledge of mechanical equipment condition monitoring, including vibration analysis, temperature monitoring and non-destructive testing (NDT).
- Experience supporting maintenance planning, equipment overhauls, capital projects and commissioning activities.
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and technical documentation, with a strong understanding of mechanical hazards and safe work practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and operational teams.
- A valid Class 5 driver's license, a valid first aid certificate and willingness to travel to remote operational sites, occasionally for extended periods.
Ready to apply? Visit Yukon Energy Careers or contact People & Culture at [redacted] with any questions. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Posted: October 20, 2026 | Learn more about Yukon Energy
