Oil Heat System Technician - Competition Number: 2026/27-045-700530P

About NLHC

The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NL Housing) is a crown corporation whose mandate is to develop and administer housing assistance policy and programs for the benefit of low to moderate income households throughout the province. As the largest landlord in the Province, NL Housing manages a portfolio of over 5,500 units province-wide. The services provided by NL Housing provide clients with access to safe, stable and affordable housing, which is essential to the social, financial, and physical well-being of individuals, families and communities. There is a wide range of housing needs across the province, from those facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, to low income households needing assistance to pay rent or complete much-needed repairs on their homes. For more information on our programs and services, and strategic priorities, please visit our website

About the Department/Region

Context: The Eastern Region maintains and supports approximately 3,500 NL Housing rental properties on the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas through offices in St. John's (Avalon) and Marystown. The region provides a wide range of services, including receiving and processing rental applications; administering rental accounts and lease compliance provisions; providing various client services and tenant relations including eviction prevention, and monitoring, facilitating and administering property maintenance. A variety of programs designed to support low to moderate income households and homeowners are also delivered. Regional staff members are involved in the delivery of the Provincial Home Repair, Home Modification, Home Energy Savings, Partner Managed Housing, and Rent Supplement Programs.

Position Details

Competition Number: 2026/27-045-700530P

Employment Type: 1 Permanent Position

Department/Region: Eastern Region

Location: Avalon Regional Maintenance, St. John's

Posting Status: Internal/External

Closing Date: November 2, 2026

Salary Scale: $57,428 to $63,793 per annum (CG-29, $27.61 to $30.67 per hour), 40-hour work week

Duties:

The incumbent is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining oil-burning heating systems in both occupied and vacant residential properties. This includes working with components such as thermostats, motors, piping, safety devices, fuel supply connections, ventilation, and electrical systems, all in compliance with applicable codes and environmental protection requirements. Duties involve reviewing and interpreting blueprints and specifications to determine work requirements and system layout; identifying necessary tools, materials, and equipment; and assembling system components using hand and power tools, including measuring, cutting, threading, and soldering. The role also includes marking component locations, cutting openings through walls and floors, installing supports and hangers, testing systems for proper operation, adjusting controls, troubleshooting malfunctions, and performing scheduled maintenance. The incumbent is expected to maintain daily records of materials and labour, operate a corporate van, and perform other related duties, including plumbing.

Screening Criteria

Completion of Oil Burner Mechanic Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate

Experience in installing, maintaining and repairing oil-burning heating systems in residential properties

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of applicable building, environmental, and safety codes and regulations

Knowledge of oil heating system components

Ability to maintain accurate records

Ability to operate a computer to prepare documents or access databases.

Ability to read blueprints, drawings and sketches

Ability to effectively exchange information

Ability to manage time and tasks while working independently

Relationship building

Professionalism

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer:

Satisfactory Certificate of Conduct

Valid class 5 driver's license

Proof of required Journeyperson

Conditions of Acceptance

Willing to accept day travel (significant)

Willing to accept overnight travel (occasional)

Willing to accept overtime (occasional)

Willing to accept work on-call (occasional)

Acknowledges requirement for heavy lifting (25 to 50lbs) (significant)

Acknowledges requirement for heavy lifting (greater than 50lbs) (occasional)

Applicant Information

This is a CUPE Local 1860 bargaining unit position and as per the Collective Agreement, applicants internal to the bargaining unit will be processed prior to other candidates. 

Newfoundland Labrador Housing values diversity in the workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing recognizes the need for work life balance and offers flexible work arrangements.

Disability related accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting View email address on jobs.swagapp.com or by calling View phone number on jobs.swagapp.com.

Preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Applications should be received prior to midnight Newfoundland Standard time on the closing day.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application submitted clearly demonstrates the required criteria. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required screening criteria will be screened out.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application includes accurate and current contact information, including phone number, mailing and e-mail addresses.

All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of stated credentials as part of the selection process.

This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with NL Housing.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Please note that applications will not be accepted in-person, by fax, email or mail at this time.