Chief Engine Operator - 4th Class - Maintenance & Operations

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Location:

Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital
Department: FMS Plant Operations SS
Type of Employment:
Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: CUPESupport Position
Posting Closing Date: 9-Jul-26

Reporting to the Assistant Manager of Maintenance & Operations, the Chief Power Engineer- 4th Class is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation, maintenance, inspection, and registrations/certifications of all equipment, boiler plants, chiller plants, and associated systems, within Nova Scotia Health facilities, while ensuring all work is completed in accordance with legislation and established standards. The Chief Power Engineer oversees all power engineers, plant operators and trainees for the assigned site(s).

This position must also liaise, communicate, supervise and work with the other trades, contractors and onsite supervisors to complete repairs, replace equipment, complete upgrades, prioritize, and problem solve as required.

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

• One year experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Proficiency in equipment, tools and vehicles related to the work environment
• Travel may be required, access to reliable transportation is required
• 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.

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Travel:
  Up to 25%

$31.68 - $37.43 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.

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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.

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, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.