Shift Operator - 4th Class - Maintenance & Operations

Job summary

The Shift Operator is responsible for the safe and effective operation of facility systems including heating, air conditioning, and power generation. They perform day-to-day maintenance and project-related activities in accordance with established legislation and organizational standards.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 227551Location: Western Zone, Fishermen's Memorial Hospital Department: FMS Plant FMHType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: CUPE Support PositionPosting Closing Date: 16-Oct-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Chief Engineer & Facility Manager, or designate, the Shift Operator 4th Class contributes to the safe and effective operation of the facilities by providing a full range of services relating to the day-to-day maintenance and project-related activities for the facilities respecting the heating, air conditioning, power and water generation units, general maintenance. The Shift Operator 4th Class ensures all functions are completed in accordance with legislation, established standards, policies and exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Certification as a Shift Operator - 4th Class required. Travel to other sites may be required and must have access to a reliable vehicle. Knowledge of building code standards and OH&S. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificationsHours Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Compensation and Benefits $31.24 - $31.78 HourlySuccessful 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.

What you’ll do

The Shift Operator is responsible for the safe and effective operation of facility systems including heating, air conditioning, and power generation. They perform day-to-day maintenance and project-related activities in accordance with established legislation and organizational standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a 4th Class Shift Operator certification and possess knowledge of building code standards and OH&S. The role requires the ability to work independently and access to a reliable vehicle for travel between sites.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• French · Preferred
• reliable vehicle · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Building maintenance
• Heating systems
• Air conditioning
• Power generation
• Water generation
• Building code standards
• Occupational health and safety
• Professional judgment
• Facility management
• Project-related activities
• Automotive Knowledge
• HVAC
• Building Codes
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Innovation
• Legislation

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