Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technician - Maintenance and Operations

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is hiring an Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technician for the Central Zone at Halifax Infirmary. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, upgrading and installation of HVAC/R systems across sites, with on-call duties and full-time permanent status.

Ideal candidates hold an approved apprenticeship, have four years of journeyperson experience, and demonstrate strong safety knowledge, communication, and problem-solving abilities while working both independently and as

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved air conditioning/refrigeration apprenticeship program.
• Four years’ experience as a journeyperson.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety codes.
• Demonstrated communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Eager to learn new skills and participate in on-the-job training.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in emergency situations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nova Scotia driver's license and have access to reliable transportation as required.
• Experience working with commercial equipment (chillers/cooling towers).

Skills

Journeyperson experience

Safety codes knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

On-call readiness

WHMIS/ Safety training

Driver's license

Education

Air conditioning/refrigeration apprenticeship

Tools

Chillers

Cooling towers

Job description

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technician - Maintenance and Operations

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII. Department: FMS Maintenance Electricians HI. Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1. NSGEU Support Position. Posting Closing Date: 7-Oct-26.

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Under the general direction of the Assistant Manager, Maintenance and Operations, the Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technician performs a variety of skills related to the trade which are required for the maintenance, repair, upgrading and installation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment for Nova Scotia Health sites.

About You

• Completion of an approved air conditioning/refrigeration apprenticeship program


• Four years’ experience as a journeyperson


• Working knowledge of applicable safety codes


• Demonstrated communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team


• Eager to learn new skills and participate in on-the-job training


• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in emergency situations


• Valid training in the following would be considered an asset - WHMIS, confined space awareness, fall protection, Arc flash, first aid, lock-out tag-out and infection control


• Must be able to carry out physically-demanding tasks, work in all weather conditions, work from heights and in enclosed spaces as necessary, and be able to carry out duties safely, effectively and efficiently


• Able to communicate effectively with co-workers, customers and other staff


• Must possess and maintain a valid Nova Scotia driver's license and have access to reliable transportation as required


• Experience working with commercial equipment (chillers/cooling towers)

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

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time Position; 75 Hours Bi-weekly


• Must be able to be on-call as required

Compensation and Benefits

$33.68 - $39.44 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.

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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