Clinical Engineer - QEll Redevelopment

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Halifax seeks a Clinical Engineer to support clinical planning and equipment procurement for health technology projects. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, be registered with Engineers Nova Scotia, and have strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to be part of a diverse, innovative health team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Four years’ experience in a clinical setting.
• Competencies in other languages, French preferred.
• Master's degree in clinical engineering is a key asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide biomedical engineering expertise to support clinical equipment procurement.
• Serve as a consultant for technology use optimization.
• Conduct risk management related to clinical equipment.

Skills

Biomedical, electrical, or mechanical engineering knowledge

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Strong report writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Registration with Engineers Nova Scotia (P.Eng. or EIT)

Tools

Computerized maintenance management systems

Database applications

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 212266

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department: QERD Project Tm

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Management/Non Union P Position

Posting Closing Date: 6-Nov-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.

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About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Planning, the Clinical Engineer has the responsibility for the provision of clinical/biomedical engineering expertise to support planning and clinical equipment procurement across the sub-projects of the larger Redevelopment project. The Clinical Engineer serves as consultant, interpreting the applied physics of technologies used as well as the technology/physiology interaction/implications for clinicians and general staff for optimization of technology use, health technology assessment, risk management, etc. The Clinical Engineer is specifically responsible to support planning and clinical equipment procurement for the various QEII Redevelopment Projects. The Clinical Engineer will provide related advice concerning biomedical preventive maintenance program(s); equipment/technology management and assessment; risk management; electrical and medical gas distribution with respect to clinical use; and other duties as required.

About You

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited engineering program, specializing in biomedical, electrical, or mechanical engineering (or a related engineering field)
• Registration with Engineers Nova Scotia as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligible to be registered with Engineers Nova Scotia
• Four years’ experience (or equivalent) in a clinical setting.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Master's degree in clinical engineering, biomedical instrumentation, or related fields is a key asset
• Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) designation is an asset
• Experience developing technical specifications is an asset.
• Excellent computer skills required, especially with computerized maintenance management systems, database applications, and quality assurance/risk management programs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of judgment and initiative required with strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting abilities
• Strong report writing skills
• Previous team leadership and project management experience would be an asset.

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

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately December 2025 to December 2031

Compensation And Benefits

$42.94 - $53.67 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.

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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.