Power Engineer jobs in Canada

Req ID: 215175
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: FMS Maintenance Power Engineers CBR
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
UNIFOR Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 29-Jan-26

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Reporting to the Chief Engineer and/or Assistant Manager, the 4th Class Engineer troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs facility infrastructure equipment and carries out maintenance and repair work as directed. This position is responsible for all building operations and maintenance of the facility infrastructure, and operates and monitors the boiler and all associated systems and equipment in accordance with the Nova Scotia Boiler & Pressure Equipment Regulations. The role may include general maintenance tasks throughout the facility. In special circumstances where approved, this position may temporarily perform duties of a higher-class Power Engineer to ensure coverage. Travel within the zone or other zones as needed. Other duties as required.

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

• Fourth Class Standardized Power Engineers certificate
• Knowledge of NS Power Engineering Regulations, Pressure Vessel Act and related CSA and ASME codes
• Must be able to work independently
• In-depth knowledge of building mechanical systems, including medical gas/vacuum systems
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and demands
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, SAP, Computerized Maintenance Management System, etc)
• Travel to other sites may be required

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

• Permanent full-time / 100% / 75 hours biweekly

$31.75 - $32.29 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.

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.