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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

4th Class Power Engineer - Maintenance and Operations

Sydney, NS, B1P 1P3, Canada

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Responsibilities

The 4th Class Power Engineer is responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of boiler systems and facility infrastructure at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. They perform troubleshooting and repair tasks while ensuring compliance with Nova Scotia Boiler & Pressure Equipment Regulations and relevant safety codes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Fourth Class Standardized Power Engineers certificate and possess knowledge of NS Power Engineering Regulations and CSA/ASME codes. Proficiency in building mechanical systems and the ability to work independently are essential for this role.

Experience

2 to 5 years

Education

professional certificate

Working hours

38 hours per week

Job type

Full-time

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Power engineering
Boiler operation
Pressure vessel maintenance
Facility infrastructure maintenance
Mechanical systems
Medical gas systems
Vacuum systems
Troubleshooting
SAP
Microsoft Office

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Travel insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Defined benefit pension plan

Minimum pay

$31.75

Maximum pay

$32.29

Pay currency

CAD

Pay period

HOUR

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Keywords

Power Engineer
4th Class
Maintenance
Operations
Boiler
Pressure Vessel Act
CSA
ASME
Mechanical Systems
Medical Gas
Vacuum Systems
SAP
Microsoft Office
CMMS
Infrastructure
Nova Scotia Health
Facility Maintenance

Original job description

Req ID: 226835
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: FMS Maintenance Power Engineers CBR
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: UNIFOR Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 1-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Engineer and/or Assistant Manager, the 4th Class Engineer troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs facility infrastructure equipment and carries out maintenance and repair work as directed by the Chief or their designate. This position is responsible for all building operations and maintenance aspects of the facility infrastructure, and the operation and monitoring of the boiler and all associated systems and equipment following the Nova Scotia Boiler & Pressure Equipment Regulations. This position may be required to complete general maintenance tasks as required throughout the facility. In special circumstances where approved. This position may be required to temporarily perform duties of a position with a higher-class Power engineer license to ensure coverage. Travel within the zone or other zones as needed. Other duties as required.

About You

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

Fourth Class Standardized Power Engineers certificate
Knowledge of NS Power Engineering Regulations, Pressure Vessel Act and related CSA and ASME codes
Must be able to work independently
In depth knowledge of building mechanical systems, including medical gas/vacuum systems
Ability to deal with multiple tasks and demands
Computer skills (Microsoft Office, SAP, Computerized Maintenance Management System, etc
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

$31.75 - $32.29 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.

Apply by Oct 1, 2026

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