Industrial Mechanic/Millwright - Maintenance & Operations

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an Industrial Mechanic/Millwright to maintain and perform preventative maintenance on hospital equipment and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a Provincial Industrial Mechanic/Millwright Certification and three years of relevant experience. This full-time permanent role offers competitive hourly wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Provincial Industrial Mechanic/Millwright Certification required.
• Minimum of three years experience as an Industrial Mechanic or Millwright.
• Physical ability to perform duties including lifting and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on hospital equipment.
• Repair and maintain infrastructure and mechanical systems.
• Assist other trades as needed.

Skills

Provincial Industrial Mechanic/Millwright Certification

Three years experience as an Industrial Mechanic or Millwright

Ability to operate vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment

Competencies in other languages

Job description

Job Information

Req ID: 211673

Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital

Department: FMS Maintenance SS

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

CUP/Support Position

Posting Closing Date: 6-Nov-25

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Assistant Manager, Maintenance, and operations the industrial mechanic / Millwright contributes to the safe and effective operation of the facilities by maintaining and performing preventative maintenance routines of all types of buildings, hospital equipment, this will include and is not limited to repair and maintenance of equipment such as pumps, compressors. Fans, mechanical systems and components, fire suppression, building grounds and facility infrastructure. Assists other trades as needed.

About You

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

• Provincial Industrial Mechanic/Millwright Certification
• A minimum of three (3) years experience as an Industrial Mechanic or Millwright.
• Ability to withstand the physical nature of the job, including standing, bending, kneeling, climbing involving heights, and the lifting and moving of heavy and awkward objects.
• Ability to operate various motor vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment related to the work environment.
• 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 / 75 Hours Bi-weekly

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.

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