Electrician - Maintenance and Operations

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Truro; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a skilled Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems across facilities. The role involves a long-term full-time commitment with approximately 75 hours bi-weekly. A valid Journeyperson Electrician Certification is required, along with knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and potential benefits including health and pension plans.

Benefits

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge in maintenance repair and installation of all types of electrical systems.
• Valid training in WHMIS, Confined Space Awareness, Fall Protection, Arc Flash Training, First Aid, Lock & Tag Out, Infection Control.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of electrical services for maintenance and project activities.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment within facilities.
• Travel to work at other sites may be required.

Skills

Valid Nova Scotia Journeyperson Electrician Certification

Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code

Competencies in other languages (French preferred)

Job description

Req ID: 212496 | Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre | Department: FMS Plant Maintenance CEH | Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 | Position: CUPE Support Position | Posting Closing Date: 24-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.

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

Reporting to the Maintenance & Operations Assistant Manager, the Electrician contributes to the safe and effective operations of Nova Scotia Health facilities by providing a full range of electrical services respecting the day-to-day maintenance and project-related activities for the facilities. The Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of all existing, new, or renovated electrical systems and related equipment within the Nova Scotia Health facilities. This position may require travel to work at other sites. The Electrician may perform other duties as required.

About You

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

• Valid Nova Scotia Journeyperson Electricain Certification
• Demonstrated knowledge in maintenance repair and installation of all types of electrical systems and new equipment
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and Safety Codes
• Valid training in the following will be considered an asset: WHMIS, Confined Space Awareness, Fall Protection, Arc Flash Training, First Aid, Lock & Tag Out, Infection Control
• 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

• Long assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 18 months

Compensation and Benefits

$30.28 – $36.04 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.

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.