Shift Operator 4th Class - Maintenance & Operations

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

Job summary

A health services provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Shift Operator 4th Class to ensure the safe operation of facilities and maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate must have certification as a Power Engineer 4th Class, and possess knowledge of building code standards. This permanent full-time role requires 75 hours weekly with a competitive hourly wage of $31.24 - $31.78. Benefits including health, dental, and pension plan are available.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Certification as a Power Engineer 4th Class required.
• Travel to other sites may be required and must have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the safe and effective operation of the facilities.
• Ensures all functions are completed in accordance with legislation.
• Works within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions of the organization.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of building code standards

Competencies in other languages

Education

Certification as a Power Engineer 4th Class

Job description

Req ID: 212023
Location: Western Zone, Fishermen's Memorial Hospital
Department: FMS Maintenance FMH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
CUPE Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 10-Nov-25

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.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Engineer & Facility Manager, or designate, the Shift Operator 4th Class contributes to the safe and effective operation of the facilities by providing a full range of services relating to the day-to-day maintenance and project-related activities for the facilities respecting the heating, air conditioning, power and water generation units, and general maintenance. The Shift Operator 4th Class ensures all functions are completed in accordance with legislation, established standards, policies and exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.

About You

• Certification as a Power Engineer 4th Class required.
• Travel to other sites may be required and must have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Knowledge of building code standards and OH&S.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 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 position; 75 hours weekly.

Compensation and Benefits

$31.24 - $31.78 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.