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We offer a varied and multifaceted position as a heating engineer at Aasiaat Hospital, with responsibilities throughout the Disko Region. As a heating engineer, you will be responsible for the hospital’s buildings and technical equipment in collaboration with the health care system’s central department for buildings and medical technology. You will be responsible for both Aasiaat Hospital and, to some extent, other health centers and health clinics in the region. 

This position offers a great deal of flexibility, as you’ll be able to plan your own work tasks. You’ll need to be able to identify, carry out, and complete many small projects on your own. 

It is assumed that you have received formal training in a trade or have extensive hands-on experience in a trade.

We offer:

  • A varied job that offers great flexibility, but also comes with a great deal of responsibility.
  • A large and exciting workplace that is constantly evolving.
  • A great team led by the current heating supervisor, who will be in charge of orientation and training. 

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has completed a trade program or has several years of documented practical experience in a trade.
  • Has experience with project management and project leadership
  • I am interested in being part of a team dedicated to maintaining the hospital’s buildings and technical systems in good condition for the benefit of the city and the region’s residents. 

About Us:

  • We place a high priority on close collaboration with our central departments, which manage our larger projects and procure technical equipment.
  • We place a high priority on economic and environmental responsibility.
  • The Disko Region has 6,000 residents. The healthcare system consists of a regional hospital, two health centers, a nursing station, and six village health stations.

Application

Applications, accompanied by copies of relevant supporting documents, must be submitted in PDF format via www.gjob.dk

Start Date: November 1, 2026, or as agreed

Application deadline: October 15, 2026 

Job interviews are held on an ongoing basis

Contact

For more information about the position, please contact Chief Regional Medical Officer Vibeke Sørensen by phone at (+299) 56 07 06 or by email at VEKS@PEQQIK.GL

Housing

Housing is allocated in accordance with the rules of the Greenlandic Health Service in effect at any given time.

Salary and Employment

Wages and terms of employment, including the right to travel upon hiring and upon termination and to relocation of household goods, in accordance with the agreement or collective bargaining agreement in effect at the time of employment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant bargaining organization.

Citizenship

If you are not a citizen of a Nordic country, please note that employment is contingent upon a valid residence and work permit. You may apply for a residence and work permit only after an employment agreement has been reached.

The Greenlandic Health Care System – Scope, Challenges, and Professional Pride

The Greenlandic Health Service falls under the Ministry of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the Rural Health Service, the Greenlandic Patient Home, and the Health Service’s Operations Division.

If you’re looking for professional challenges, are curious, and enjoy working in a variety of areas, then a job with the Greenlandic Health Service is right for you.

You can read more about the Greenlandic Health Service at www.gjob.dk

In Greenland, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy an active lifestyle. In the summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and sailing are popular activities. Winter brings the Northern Lights and plenty of skiing, and if you live north of the Arctic Circle, you can go dog sledding. In the larger cities, there’s a vibrant cultural scene with sports clubs, art exhibitions, concerts, cafes, and restaurants. You can read more about the region where the job is located at www.peqqik.gl

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Organizational Chart: The Greenlandic Health Service

The Greenlandic Health Service is a smoke-free workplace.

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