4th Class Power Engineer - Maintenance and Operations

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About the Opportunity
Under the direction of the Chief Engineer/Assistant Manager the successful applicant will be responsible for the operation of the districts boilers and associated systems and equipment. Trouble shoots, maintains and repairs equipment and systems as directed by his/her supervisor. Shift work required. Equipment may include hospital clinical equipment as well as knowledge of plumbing, basic electricity, and carpentry. Grounds work such as mowing, upkeep and winter snow removal as well.

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

Fourth Class Standardized Power Engineers certificate from the NS Department of Labour and Advanced Education
Five years’ experience preferred, after obtaining Fourth Class certificate in operation and maintenance of a high pressure steam plant.
If the above is not available we will consider: two year' experience after obtaining Fourth Class certificate in operation and maintenance of a high pressure steam plant.
Must be able to work independently
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
Temporary, Full-time Long Assignment, 75 hours bi-weekly
Approximate term of 12 months (Assignment length subject to change)
Compensation and Benefits
$28.30 - $28.7+ 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.