4th Class Power Engineer - Maintenance and Operations

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Req ID: 228810

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Department: FMS Maintenance Power Engineers CBR

Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1

Union: UNIFOR Support Position

Posting Closing Date: 13-Nov-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.

About You

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

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• 4th Class Power Engineer License to operate as issued by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour
• Proof of a current license is required prior to interview
• In depth knowledge of building mechanical systems, including medical gas/vacuum systems
• Knowledge of labour and safety codes
• Ability to lift in excess of 40 lbs (18 kg)
• 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

• Casual relief, no guaranteed hours
• Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

$31.75 - $32.29 hourly

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.

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.