Industrial Mechanic - Maintenance and Operations

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 221998Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital Department: FMS Plant Maintenance Electrical CBRType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: UNIFOR Support PositionPosting Closing Date: 27-Aug-26About 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: Nova Scotia 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.

The Industrial Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance and repair of physical plant mechanical systems, including HVAC, boilers, and medical gas systems. They must ensure all work adheres to building, fire, and infection control codes while assisting in the installation of new mechanical equipment.

Candidates must hold a Nova Scotia Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic Certification and possess experience with mechanical systems in an industrial or commercial setting. A valid driver's license and familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems are also required.

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Travel insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Defined benefit pension plan

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• Industrial maintenance
• Mechanical systems repair
• HVAC systems
• Boiler systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Medical air systems
• Medical vacuum systems
• Fire suppression systems
• Reverse osmosis systems
• Computerized maintenance management systems
• Troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance
• Technical documentation
• Valid Driver's License
• Physical Therapy
• HVAC
• Boilers
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• Disabilities
• Water Heating
• Fire Suppression Systems
• Innovation
• Mechanical Systems
• Operations
• Reverse Osmosis
• Systems Controls
• Vacuum Systems

• Trades
• Healthcare
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
• Industrial Mechanic
• Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
• Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 28, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week