Job Description

Req ID: 179962
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: FMS Plant Operations CBR
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3% FTE) x 2 position(s)
Status: UNIFOR Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 25-Jun-24Nova 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 an 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 to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityReporting to the Chief Power Engineer the 3rd Class Power Engineer performs a variety of tasks that ensure the safe, efficient and continuous operation of the high pressure steam plants, chiller plants, hot water boilers, pressure vessels, water treatment programs, and all related auxiliary equipment as well as building mechanical systems at their assigned site.The 3rd Class Power Engineer completes rounds of building mechanical rooms and must have a basic understanding of other building maintenance trades as they inspects various mechanical systems, ex: medical gas/air/vacuum system, air handling units (ventilation), heating systems, fire water pumping system.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Third Class Standardized Power Engineers certificate from the NS Department of Labour and Advanced Education.

• Five years\' experience preferred, after obtaining Third 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 Third Class certificate in operation and maintenance of a high pressure steam plant.

• Good knowledge of the operation of boilers, chillers, HVAC and other electrical machinery.
• Strong safety track record and mindset is a must.
• Knowledge of applicable safety codes.
• 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

• Casual relief position

Compensation and Incentives$29.95 - $30.44 HourlyOnce You\'ve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.\xe2\x80\x8bThis 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.Follow Us!

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