Posted 22 days ago
3rd Class Power Engineer - Maintenance and Operations
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Kentville, Nova Scotia
Overview
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring a casual 3rd Class Power Engineer for maintenance and operations at Valley Regional Hospital. The role runs the steam plant, boiler, chiller and water treatment systems on a 24-hour rotating shift, with casual relief hours and no guaranteed hours. Pay is $33.05 to $33.59 per hour and a 3rd Class Power Engineer licence is required.
Pay:
$33.05–$33.59 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair steam plant equipment
- Monitor boiler, chiller and water treatment systems
- Maintain constant energy production for the facility
- Support general facility maintenance as regulations permit
- Work 24-hour rotating shifts
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Current 3rd Class Power Engineer licence
- In-depth knowledge of building mechanical systems and medical gas/vacuum
- Knowledge of labour and safety codes
- Ability to lift over 40 lbs (18 kg)
- Travel to other sites may be required
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Mechanical & electrical trades |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 88 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | 3rd Class Power Engineer |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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Full company description
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
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- 59,470
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,666
- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
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- Other recorded names
- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
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- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 240 |
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Req ID: 226096
Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital
Department: FMS Plant Operations VRH
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 2
Union: CUPE Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 18-Nov-26
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer & Assistant Manager on a 24-hour rotating shift basis, the 3rd Class Power Engineer troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and monitors all steam plant equipment and supports facility general maintenance as regulations permit. This position is responsible for maintenance and repair work on equipment as directed by his/her supervisor which can include the boiler plant, chiller plant, water treatment plant and facility as regulations permit. The operator oversees all energy production during working hours and is responsible for maintaining constant production from the plant to the entire facility, following the Nova Scotia Boiler & Pressure Equipment Regulations.
In special circumstances where approved, this position may be required to temporarily perform duties of a position with a higher-class or lower-class Power Engineer license to ensure coverage.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- 3rd Class Power Engineer License to operate as issued by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour
- Proof of a current license is required prior to interview
- In depth knowledge of building mechanical systems, including medical gas/vacuum systems
- Knowledge of labour and safety codes
- Ability to lift in excess of 40 lbs (18 kg)
- Travel to other sites may be required
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Casual relief, no guaranteed hours
Compensation and Benefits
$33.05 - $33.59 Hourly
What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
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.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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