Millwright Machinist

Halifax, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 28, 2026
1 position

$31.98 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Installs, removes, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains rotating equipment across the university campus, including motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and conveyors. Uses machining tools and technical drawings to repair or fabricate components, supports preventive maintenance planning, and follows safety requirements.

Job details

Position Details Position Information Position Title Millwright Machinist Department/Unit Facilities Management Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number FM126-26 Employee Group NSGEU Local 99 Position Type Regular, On-Going Duration of Contract (if applicable) Employment Type Full Time Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0 Rate 31.98 Classification Millwright Machinist About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018. Job Summary Reporting to the Trade Supervisor and/or Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the installation, removal, repair and preventive maintenance of rotating equipment on the University campus. Key Responsibilities Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces and installs motors, pumps, fans, compressors, shafts, pulleys, hoists, conveyors and other related rotating equipment on campus Performs preventive maintenance on above referenced equipment Utilizes lathe, milling machine and related equipment to repair existing machinery components and fabricate replacement components Installs power drives in correct position, and aligns power shafts and pulleys Assists in the organization and scheduling of preventive maintenance routines Utilizes hoists, rollers, or trolleys to position machinery Recommends equipment upgrades based on best economical/professional judgement Notifies Working Foreperson/General Foreperson/Supervisor of potential hazards and corrective action taken or required Utilizes drawings, blueprints, schematics and equipment specifications to assist with duties Works with and assists other tradespersons as required Performs all duties in accordance with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as University and Government rules and regulations Maintains a clean work environment Performs other related duties as required Note Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. Required Qualifications Valid Millwright/Machinist certificate of qualification recognised by the Nova Scotia Department of Education Completion of certified trades school program preferred Five years recent and related journeyperson experience in a corrective and preventive maintenance environment Experience with predictive maintenance would be an asset Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and equipment specifications Proficiency in the use of the tools of the trade Must be willing and able to work overtime and performs standby duties when required Familiar with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as University and Government rules and regulations Reliable and punctual Good communication and organizational skills Computer literacy would be an asset Ability to take direction Ability to direct others in foreperson capacity would be an asset General safety, Confined Space, Fall Protection and WHMIS training would be an asset Assets Additional Information Application Consideration Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date 10/27/2026 Close Date 11/09/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22434

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Requirements

Requires a valid Millwright/Machinist certificate recognized by the Nova Scotia Department of Education and five years of recent, related journeyperson experience in corrective and preventive maintenance. Candidates must be proficient with trade tools, able to interpret technical drawings, and willing to work overtime and standby duties; trade school completion is preferred.