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Req ID: 221998

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Department: FMS Plant Maintenance Electrical CBR

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Union: UNIFOR Support Position

Posting Closing Date: 22-Jul-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Maintenance & Operations Assistant Manager, the Industrial Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing physical plant and related mechanical systems equipment while adhering to building, fire, infection prevention and control codes and regulations. These systems may include medical air systems, medical vacuum systems, HVAC systems, control and service air compressors, fire suppression systems, boiler systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, reverse osmosis systems, domestic hot and cold-water circulation systems, building heating and cooling circulation systems, physiotherapy pool systems, laundry washing, drying, and folding systems. The Industrial Mechanic may also be required to assist in the installation and maintenance of new mechanical systems. The Industrial Mechanic may perform other duties as required. Travel within the zone or other zones as needed.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic Certification Exposure to mechanical systems in a maintenance or installation capacity within a similar sized production, industrial or commercial enterprise. Familiar with computerized maintenance management systems. Able to develops solutions to problems from specialized knowledge and/or fundamental principles of the function, service and/or technical discipline. Adhere to Department of Labour standards. Valid Drivers License or access to reliable transportation required

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation And Benefits

$32.79 - $38.55 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.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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.

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.