Req ID: 217115
Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha's Regional Hospital
Department: FMS Plant Operations SMRH
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 4
UNIFOR Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 11-Jun-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 by the Chief or their designate. This position is responsible for all building operations and maintenance aspects of the facility infrastructure, and the operation and monitoring of the boiler and all associated systems and equipment following the Nova Scotia Boiler & Pressure Equipment Regulations. This position may be required to complete general maintenance tasks as required throughout the facility. In special circumstances where approved. This position may be required to temporarily perform duties of a position with a higher-class Power engineer license 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 deal with 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.
- Casual relief, no guaranteed hours
- Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
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.
