Plumber - Maintenance and Operations

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia seeks a skilled Plumber for a temporary full-time role at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. The role involves maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, including plumbing, HVAC, and medical gas systems. Candidates must hold a Nova Scotia Journeyman Plumbing Certification and have at least five years of plumbing experience. This position offers a competitive hourly wage between $30.28 and $36.04. Join a diverse team in providing quality health services while enjoying work-life balance in beautiful Nova Scotia.

Qualifications

• Must have Nova Scotia Journeyman Plumbing Certification.
• Five years of experience in plumbing required.
• Ability to travel to other sites with a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical systems and related equipment.
• Oversee renovations and installations of new equipment.
• Repair, replace, and upgrade plumbing and HVAC systems.

Skills

Plumbing

Mechanical systems maintenance

Building construction

Operation and maintenance of institutional facilities

Competency in French

Education

Grade 12/GED

Two years plumbing program

Nova Scotia Journeyman Plumbing Certification

Job description

Job Details

• Req ID: 212614
• Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
• Department: FMS Plant Maintenance YRH
• Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT short-assignment (100%) x 1
• CUPE Support Position
• Posting Closing Date: 7-Jan-26

Overview

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 Assistant Manager, Site Operations & Maintenance and working with the Trades Team Lead, the Plumber is responsible for the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and related equipment, the renovations and installation of new equipment within Nova Scotia Health.

Repairs, replaces and upgrades mechanical systems and equipment such as water systems, sprinklers, HVAC systems, medical gas systems, plumbing systems, hot water heating, steam hearing, convertors and condensate systems.

About You

• Grade 12/GED required.
• Completed Two years plumbing program.
• Nova Scotia Journeyman Plumbing Certification is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Plumbing is required.
• Experience required in building construction, operation and maintenance of institutional facilities.
• Travel to other sites may be required. Access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

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

Hours

• Short Assignment Full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• December 2025 to May 2026

Compensation and Benefits

$30.28 - $36.04 Hourly

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.