Shift Operator 3rd Class

Req ID: 202798

Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital

Department: FMS Plant Operations VRH

Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1

CUPE Support Position

Posting Closing Date: 28-Oct-25

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Reporting to the assistant manager or designate of facility services the shift operator 3rd class contributes to the safe and effective operation of a second-class power plant at Valley regional hospital 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. The shift operator 3rd class also operates and maintains ventilation and air conditioning systems, maintains logs and records relating to safety and efficiency of plant mechanical systems and assists in maintenance of buildings and equipment.

The Shift Operator 3rd Class ensures all functions are completed in accordance with legislation, established standards, policies and procedures 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.

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

• Certification as Shift Operator Third Class or eligible for Inter-Provincial Third Class Power Engineer Certification of Qualification.
• Five (5) years' experience in plant operations
• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations, building codes and CSA standards.
• Ability to use a variety of hand, power and industrial tools for measuring, cutting, welding and assembling.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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

• Permanent Full-time position; 75 hours biweekly;

$ $32.78 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.