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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

3rd Class Power Engineer - Maintenance and Operations

Sydney, NS, B1P 1P3, Canada

$34.45 - $35.00 Hourly

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Job details

Pay: $34.45 - $35.00 Hourly
Apply by: Nov 4, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 21, 2026

Original job description

Req ID: 228437
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: FMS Plant Operations CBR
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: UNIFOR Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 4-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer & Assistant Manager on a 24-hour rotating shift basis, the 3rd Class Power Engineer troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and monitors all steam plant equipment and supports facility general maintenance as regulations permit. This position is responsible for maintenance and repair work on equipment as directed by his/her supervisor which can include the boiler plant, chiller plant, water treatment plant and facility as regulations permit. The operator oversees all energy production during working hours and is responsible for maintaining constant production from the plant to the entire facility, following the Nova Scotia Boiler & Pressure Equipment Regulations. In special circumstances where approved, this position may be required to temporarily perform duties of a position with a higher-class or lower-class Power Engineer license to ensure coverage. Travel within the zone or other zones as needed. Other duties as needed.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

3rd Class Power Engineer License to operate as issued by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour
In depth knowledge of building mechanical systems, including medical gas/vacuum systems.
Previous building maintenance experience
Water Treatment Familiarization
Knowledge of labor and safety codes
Must be able to work independently
Travel to other sites may be required

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

Hours

Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$34.45 - $35.00 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank 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.

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.

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Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and monitor steam plant equipment and other facility systems, including boiler, chiller, and water treatment plants. Oversee energy production during assigned shifts, maintain continuous plant output in accordance with Nova Scotia regulations, and provide general facility maintenance as permitted.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Third Class Power Engineer license issued by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour. The role also requires knowledge of building mechanical systems, including medical gas and vacuum systems, building maintenance experience, water treatment familiarity, knowledge of labor and safety codes, and the ability to work independently.

Skills

Troubleshooting
Equipment Repair
Plant Operations Monitoring
Boiler Plant Operations
Chiller Plant Operations
Water Treatment
Building Mechanical Systems
Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems
Building Maintenance
Energy Production
Knowledge of Labor and Safety Codes
Independent Work
Power Engineering

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Travel Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan

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Keywords

Third Class Power Engineer License
Steam Plant
Boiler Plant
Chiller Plant
Water Treatment Plant
Building Mechanical Systems
Medical Gas Systems
Vacuum Systems
Facility Maintenance
Energy Production
Nova Scotia Boiler and Pressure Equipment Regulations
Labor Codes
Safety Codes
Rotating Shifts
Equipment Troubleshooting
Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Repair
Plant Operations

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