Nova Scotia Health Authority

Full-Time Permanent

Weekdays Weekends Evenings Nights Shift Holidays

Description

Req ID: 194703Location: 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.

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.

Location Information

Community

North Sydney

County

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Province

Nova Scotia

Country

Canada

Opportunity Information

Employer

Nova Scotia Health Authority

NOC Code

Plumbers (72300)

Experience Required

Yes

Available Openings

1

Pay Type

Hourly

Pay Period

Hourly

Remuneration Per Pay Period

$32.65/hour (to be negotiated)

Estimated Weekly Hours

37.50

Start Date

—

End Date

—

Language

English

Posted on

February 14th 2025

Expires

March 16th 2025