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Posted on January 27, 2026 by Public Service Commission, Government of Nova Scotia.

• Competition #: 47639
• Department: Natural Resources
• Location: Shubenacadie, NS
• Type of Employment: Permanent
• Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
• Closing Date: Open until filled
• Advertised until: 2026-02-26

Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources - including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.

Aviation Services is a division of the Department of Natural Resources responsible for providing helicopter support for all provincial government departments and agencies.

Under the general supervision of the Chief Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, carries out daily routine inspections, planned periodic inspections and repairs as well as field repairs to the Province's helicopter fleet in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR's), recommended practices and procedures established by aircraft manufacturers, power plant manufacturers and Transport Canada.

• Carried out airframe, engine and associated system inspections, repairs, and/or modification to department rotary wing aircraft in accordance with the regulations and procedures dictated by Transport Canada Aviation and Department of Natural Resources Aviation Services Maintenance Control and Policy Manual.
• Certify repairs and work that is accomplished in accordance with the procedures established by Transport Canada Aviation, Department of Natural Resources Maintenance Control and Policy Manual and other applicable airworthiness approved agencies.
• Clean and service aircraft; clean and maintain hangar generally, work areas specifically.
• Inspect and certify work carried out by the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 1's and 2's who cannot certify work on their own.
• Carry out independent inspections and random quality assurance checks of work completed by Aircraft Maintenance Engineers on Department of Natural Resources aircraft.

• For Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 2:
• Have an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License issued by Transport Canada in the M1 and/or M2 Category.
• Successful completion of a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance training program.
• Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent license from another Province.
• Reside in or relocate to Nova Scotia and be able to respond within 1 hour to Shubenacadie base while on call (due to the on-call nature of Search and Rescue).
• Willing to travel and occasionally travel overnight within or outside of the Province.
• For Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 3:
• Have an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License issued by Transport Canada in the M1 and/or M2 Category for a minimum of 2 years.
• Completed a Transport Canada Approved Type Training Course(s) on the Airbus H-125 airframe and Safran Arriel 2 series engine.
• Successful completion of a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance training program.
• Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent license from another Province.
• Reside in or relocate to Nova Scotia and be able to respond within 1 hour to Shubenacadie base while on call.
• Willing to travel and occasionally travel overnight within or outside of the Province.

• Experience in servicing, maintaining, and inspecting Rotor Wing aircraft.
• Experience working with WinAir or another maintenance tracking software.
• Valid Human Performance in Aviation Maintenance (HPIAM) course.
• Valid Emergency First Aid and CPR Certificate.

• Salary: $24.48 to $52.88 per hour.
• Employment: Permanent, Full Time.
• Start date: As soon as possible.
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy.

This position is advertised as an equal opportunity employer.