3rd Class Power Engineer - Maintenance and Operations

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is hiring a Permanent Full-Time 3rd Class Power Engineer for Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer and Assistant Manager on a 24-hour rotating shift, you will troubleshoot, maintain, repair and monitor all steam plant equipment and support facility maintenance.

You will oversee energy production to ensure constant plant operation, including boiler, chiller and water treatment systems.

Qualifications

• 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 familiarity.
• Knowledge of labor and safety codes.
• Must be able to work independently; travel to other sites may be required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs and monitors steam plant equipment.
• Oversees energy production to ensure continuous plant operation.
• Travel within the zone or other zones as needed.
• Supports facility general maintenance as regulations permit.

Skills

3rd Class Power Engineer License

Building mechanical systems knowledge

Independent work capability

Travel to other sites

Water treatment familiarity

Job description

Req ID: 228436

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.

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.