power engineer

The Government of Nova Scotia; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government agency in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Program Lead for the Power Engineering Program. The successful candidate will provide specialized administrative and technical expertise, leading projects that uphold the province's safety standards. This role involves collaboration with technical safety professionals and various stakeholders to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in program management and a strong understanding of technical standards in safety and engineering.

Qualifications

• Advanced specialized program administrative expertise.
• Technical expertise related to health and technical safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced program administrative and technical expertise.
• Lead projects related to the Power Engineering Program.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across government.

Job description

Program Lead – Power Engineer (Program Admin Officer 4)

Posted on December 23, 2025 by The Government of Nova Scotia.

Job Details

• Competition #: 47649
• Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration
• Location: Dartmouth, NS
• Type of Employment: Permanent
• Union Status: NSGEU – NSPG
• Closing Date: 13-Jan-26 (Applications accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
• Salary: $3,107.16 to $3,649.33 bi-weekly
• Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time
• Start Date: 13-Jan-26
• Vacancies: 1
• Source: Nova Scotia Public Service Commission #47649

About Our Opportunity

As the Program Lead, you will be responsible for providing advanced specialized program administrative and technical expertise for the Power Engineering Program that impacts the province, as well as leading projects and initiatives within the mandate of the department.

The Program Lead, Power Engineering supports a team of technical safety professionals who are responsible for setting the health and technical safety rules and promoting, verifying, and enforcing compliance with the Province's Technical Safety Act, regulations, and safety standards for boiler and pressure equipment, power engineering, registered plants, fuel systems, and cranes.

The Program Lead works collaboratively across government and with various stakeholders and sectors to build collaborative relationships.

About Us

At the Safety Branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI), we are responsible for delivering effective regulatory management for the protection of the public and workers' safety through education, outreach, inspection and enforcement, equipment registration, permits, and licenses. Our staff of over 115 employees, located throughout Nova Scotia, use the Pathways to Compliance to enhance compliance by setting, promoting, verifying and enforcing requirements under various pieces of legislation.

LSI works to provide fairness, safety, and prosperity for all Nova Scotians. 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.