4th Class Power Engineer - Maintenance and Operations

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Sydney; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Travel coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a 4th Class Engineer to troubleshoot, maintain and repair facility infrastructure, including boilers and medical gas systems. You will ensure smooth building operations and comply with boiler regulations while traveling to sites as needed.

The role is a permanent full-time position (75 hours biweekly) with health, dental, and pension benefits, and requires the capacity to work independently in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NS Power Engineering Regulations, Pressure Vessel Act and related CSA and ASME codes.
• Must be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• In-depth knowledge of building mechanical systems including medical gas/vacuum systems.
• Willingness to travel to other sites within the zone.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs facility infrastructure equipment.
• Operates and monitors boilers and related systems per NS regulations.
• Performs maintenance tasks as directed by Chief Engineer or designate.

Skills

Independent working

Building mechanical systems

Medical gas/vacuum systems

Ability to multi-task

Travel to other sites

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:

• 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
• 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.

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.