Biomedical Engineering Technologist - Biomedical Engineering

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nova Scotia Health Authority seeks a Biomedical Engineering Technologist in Halifax. The role involves supporting medical technology by repairing and maintaining medical devices, along with assisting in training staff. This permanent, full-time position also requires travel across multiple sites in the central zone.

Benefits

Market Adjustment of approximately $10,000 annually

Health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology required.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a CET within two years.
• Access to reliable transportation is required due to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support for medical technology by repairing and maintaining medical devices.
• Assist in the training of medical staff.
• Perform safety and performance inspections on equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of electronics

Manual skills for repairs

Competencies in other languages

Education

Two-year course in Electronics Engineering Technology

Certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 203609

Location: Central Zone, Dickson Building - QEII

Department: FMS Biomedical Engineering

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

NSGEU Support Position

Posting Closing Date: 9-Jun-25

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 supervision of the Manager, Biomedical Engineering, the Biomedical Engineering Technologist provides support for medical technology by repairing, maintaining, and calibrating life support and other medical devices as well as maintaining medical computers and networks. The Biomedical Engineering Technologist also assists in the training of physicians, nurses, therapists, and other technical staff as well as performing safety performance and routine inspections on electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment and systems.

This is considered a regional position and would require travel. The home base will be at the Dickson building, Central Zone, but will support clinical engineering work at Cobequid, Hants, Tri-Facilities and all clinics in Halifax Regional Municipality.

About You

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

• Successful completion of a two-year course in Electronics Engineering Technology (accredited diploma) required.
• Must be registered or eligible to be registered with TechNova as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) within two (2) years of hire.
• Must have access to reliable transportation, as travel to multiple sites within central zone is required with this position.
• Must have working knowledge/training of electronics with the ability to understand the operation and have manual skills required to repair, calibrate, perform safety, performance routine inspections on electronic, electrical, mechanical, and optical equipment, devices, systems, and instruments.
• Specialized training in advanced biomedical equipment such as Anesthesia and Respiratory would be an asset.
• Training on various OR technology and laboratory equipment would be an asset.
• Knowledge of networking medical devices would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Certification as a Certified Biomedical Engineering Technologist (CBET(C)) with the Canadian Board of Examiners for Biomedical Engineering and Dialysis Technologists and Technicians is required for achievement of step 5 of the pay scale for this position.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.
  
  

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
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

$28.89 - $38.67 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.

This position is currently eligible for a Market Adjustment of approximately $10,000.00 annually. Eligibility for a Market Adjustment is reviewed periodically.

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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.