Req ID: 194703
Location: Eastern Zone, Northside General Hospital
Department: FMS Plant Maintenance ACD NS
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
UNIFOR Support Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Assistant Manager with Maintenance and Operations, the successful candidate will carry out repairs, troubleshoot and maintain all plumbing, heating, pneumatic equipment and systems as well as the installation of new systems and equipment. Responsible for preventative maintenance functions on such equipment.

About You

• Grade 12/GED required.

• Nova Scotia Labour and Workforce Development certification as a Red Seal Plumber.

• Preference will be given to an individuals who holds a Red Seal Pipe / Steamfitter certificate.

• Minimum of five (5) years' experience after obtaining journeyman's status in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of building systems and high pressure equipment preferably in a hospital setting.

• Ability to interact well with others.

• Travel to other sites may be required and must have access to a reliable vehicle.

• Willingness to participate in all training programs required to meet present and future requirements of the position.

• Other duties as required.

• Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours

Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Shift work, including evenings and weekends, is required

Compensation and Benefits

$27.43 - $32.65 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.