4th Class Power Engineer – Maintenance and Operations

Job title:

4th Class Power Engineer – Maintenance and Operations

Company

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Job description

Req ID: 199639
Location: Eastern Zone, Northside General Hospital
Department: FMS Plant Operations ACD NS
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 5
Support Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until FilledNova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityUnder the direction of the Chief Engineer/Assistant Manager the successful applicant will be responsible for the operation of the districts boilers and associated systems and equipment. Trouble shoots, maintains and repairs equipment and systems as directed by their supervisor. Shift work required. Equipment may include hospital clinical equipment as well as knowledge of plumbing, basic electricity, and carpentry. Grounds work such as mowing, upkeep and winter snow removal as well.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Fourth Class Standardized Power Engineers certificate from the NS Department of Labour and Advanced Education
• Five years’ experience preferred, after obtaining Fourth Class certificate in operation and maintenance of a high pressure steam plant.
• If the above is not available we will consider: two year’ experience after obtaining Fourth Class certificate in operation and maintenance of a high pressure steam plant.
• Must be able to work independently
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours

• Casual relief hours

Compensation and Benefits$28.30 – $28.79 HourlyOnce You’ve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.​This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Expected salary

$28.3 – 28.79 per hour

Location

North Sydney, NS

Job date

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 03:13:06 GMT

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