Job Description

Competition # : 46583
Department: Justice
Location: WATERVILLE
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: ?23-Oct-25 ? (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Correctional Services division of the Department of Justice is responsible for the administration and operation of community and custody-based programs and services for adults and young persons. Within the Correctional Services core business area there are two programs: community corrections & correctional facilities. Each of these program areas is broken down into closely related activities that have a specific impact on the programs target group.
Four (4) adult correctional facilities and one (1) youth centre provide the safety and security of persons in custody while providing programs that address dynamic criminogenic factors to assist with their successful reintegration back into the community.
Nova Scotia Correctional Services utilizes an evidence-based approach in both Community Corrections and custodial facilities. Core Correctional Practices (CCP) is the foundational practice that drives reintegration and rehabilitation practices deployed within Correctional Services. Utilizing CCP, Correctional Services staff can effectively interact, manage behavior, and help facilitate change, within target populations.
For more information on the Department of Justice Correctional Services please visit .
About Our Opportunity
The Electrician is responsible for the operation, repair and maintenance of the Nova Scotia Youth Centre, out buildings and property. The Electrician will perform highly diversified duties to ensure that all mechanical, electrical, and architectural systems perform and operate efficiently and properly to provide a safe, secure, effective, and efficient work environment. Maintain the security systems, which includes cameras, electronic and manual locks and computerized key control. This position will also complete minor carpentry, mechanical, and electrical repairs. The incumbent is the primary point of contact for the Nova Scotia Youth Centre's responsible for the quality control and safe operation of the building.
Primary Accountabilities
You will be responsible for:

• Systems Maintenance - Ensures the efficient operation of the major plan systems of heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing, water supply, pool, security, waste disposal, generator. Performs preventative maintenance and documentation.
• Servicing Equipment - Ensuring regular servicing of all major equipment, locks & keys, fire systems, machines and vehicles and ensures all security equipment.
• Maintains Building Grounds - maintains landscaping, mowing, snow removal, parking lot and exterior buildings.
• Repairs/Renovations - Completes minor repairs and coordinates the work of outside contractors and tradespersons.
• Serves as after-hours and stand-by on-call Maintenance Person on a rotational schedule.
• Inventory - ensures adequate supply of materials, tools, repair parts.

You have the important responsibility for ensuring that all work completed is in compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code, National Building Code of Canada, National Fire Code of Canada and Department requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
Successful completion of Grade 12 and trade certification in the electrical field from a recognized trade school. Considerable experience in the maintenance of a large physical plant.
Special Skills - The incumbent must demonstrate sound judgement and possess knowledge applying to a variety of building and mechanical trade skills. Must have good working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of institutional van or other designated transportation vehicle. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties on schedule under minimal supervision. Thorough working knowledge of institutional policy, procedures and directives pertaining to position duties. Proficiency and ability in handling all fire/life safety and communication equipment.
Is a particular credential, license, trade certification, professional designation, required to fulfill the duties of the position:
Interprovincial electrical license
Incumbent must also have valid drivers license with entitlement to drive designated institution vehicle.
This position requires an overall knowledge of mechanical / energy systems as well as security related systems found within a correctional environment. The Electrician is not only responsible to coordinate and delegate work repairs but must assume responsibility for performing many of these repairs and prioritize and be available to respond to emergency repairs.
A trade certification i.e. "Certified Red Seal Electrician" is mandatory for this position. Therefore, must not only have the certification but have working knowledge and experience in this trade. Also important to this position is strong communication skills, as the candidate is required to deal with a variety of staff and outside agencies. Therefore, a high degree of professionalism is essential.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: .
Working Conditions
Normal work week is 40 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
May be required to work overtime on occasion.
Additional Information
This is a Permanent employment opportunity, located in Waterville, NS.
What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths

Pay Grade: MOS 17
Salary Range: $2,204.90 - $2,277.39 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

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