Plumber - Maintenance & Operations

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental coverage

Travel insurance

Long-term disability & Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a qualified Plumber to maintain and repair mechanical systems across facilities. The role includes renovations and installation of new equipment, ensuring reliable water, plumbing and HVAC infrastructure for patient care environments.

The position requires formal plumbing training, provincial certification, and at least five years of related experience. Travel to multiple sites may be required; a valid vehicle is necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in Plumbing is required.
• Experience in building construction, operation and maintenance of institutional facilities.
• Travel to other sites may be required; access to a reliable vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical systems and related equipment.
• Renovate and install new equipment within Nova Scotia Health.
• Repairs, replaces and upgrades plumbing, water, HVAC and related systems.

Skills

Institutional facilities experience

French language (preferred)

Education

Grade 12 / GED

Two-year plumbing program

Nova Scotia Journeyman Plumbing Certification

Job description

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Req ID: 227027

Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital

Department: FMS Maintenance SS

Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1

Union: CUPESupportPosition

Posting Closing Date: 6-Oct-26

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

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

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

Hours

• Permanent Full-time positon; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$32.79 - $38.55 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.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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.

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.