Inspector (Specialist) 3 (Elevator & Lift Inspection Officer)

The Government of Nova Scotia; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia, Labour, Skills and Immigration department in Dartmouth, is seeking an Inspector (Specialist) for Elevators, Lifts and Amusements. You will independently enforce the Elevator and Lifts Act and Amusement Devices Safety Act across the province, providing information, technical direction, and interpreting codes.

This role reviews designs, prepares reports, issues orders, and may assist in prosecutions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus related trade/technical training, then 7+ years experience.
• Class A Elevator Certificate of Competency required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; regulatory interpretation experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Elevator and Lifts Act across the province through inspections.
• Issue orders and pursue prosecution as needed.
• Review elevator design drawings and compliance with codes.
• Prepare monthly activity/status reports and correspondence.

Skills

Elevator Codes

Regulatory interpretation

Electrical theory

Mechanical theory

Communication skills

Diversity experience

Education

Trade/Technical training

High School diploma

Tools

CSA/ASME/ASTM codes

Job description

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Inspector (Specialist) 3 (Elevator & Lift Inspection Officer)

Competition # : 49772

Department:Labour, Skills and Immigration

Location:DARTMOUTH

Type of Employment:Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date:04-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI), we are responsible for delivering effective and efficient regulatory management for the protection of the public and workers’ safety through education, outreach, inspection and enforcement, equipment registration, permits, and licenses. The Safety Branch employees throughout Nova Scotia do this by using the Pathways to Compliance to enhance safety through setting, promoting, verifying and enforcing requirements under various pieces of legislation.
LSI works to provide fairness, safety, and prosperity for all Nova Scotians by helping them live, learn and work to their highest potential. We have a staff of more than 500 employees working from offices throughout Nova Scotia. Together we are responsible for safety, labour standards, apprenticeship, immigration and population growth, and many other facets of everyday life.

About Our Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Elevators, Lifts and Amusements, the Inspector is independently responsible for the enforcement of the Elevator and Lifts Act and Regulations, the Amusement Devices Safety Act and Regulations across the province. This is done through providing information, advice and technical direction and interpretation of applicable codes and standards for various stakeholders. The Officer conducts a wide variety of specialized technical inspections as well as investigations of accidents, incidents, and complaints.
The Inspector will be responsible for compliance and enforcement with the above legislation, including immediate orders, issuing of summary offence tickets, as well as initiating prosecution action. Future responsibilities may include input to the technical development of the relevant CSA, ASME and ASTM codes and standards.
The Inspector will also review design drawings and specifications for elevators, lifts and amusement rides, to ensure compliance with applicable Codes and Standards. They will also prepare monthly activity and status reports as well as attend meetings and prepare associated correspondence.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role you have completed High School and completion of a related trade or technical training in design, construction, maintenance and inspection of elevating devices, plus 7 years of related experience after the course completion. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.
Requirements for this role also include:

• Class A Elevator Certificate of Competency
• Working knowledge of the requirements of applicable CSA, ASME and ASTM Codes and standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical theory and technology
• Experience interpreting regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Experience working with diverse groups and their representatives

Assets for this role include:

• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Significant experience in a relevant industry

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as aDefined Benefit Pension Plan , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, Benefits for government employees.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.

Pay Grade: TEEL 30

Salary Range: $3,520.46- $4,089.13Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, Persons of African Descent, Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act.If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU).

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must ... ??? . Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed [e-mail].