HVAC Maintenance Technician- Permanent Full Time

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Department: FMS Plant Maintenance Electrical CBR

Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% ) x 1

Posting Closing Date: 13-May-26

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Maintenance and Operations, the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Tech supports the safe and effective functioning of healthcare facilities. The role is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration systems in accordance with codes, standards, and policies. The incumbent ensures system reliability, uses and modifies programming of the building automation system (BAS), conducts preventive maintenance, and provides emergency response to minimize downtime in critical care environments. Travel between NSH sites may be required.

Refrigeration Air Conditioning Journeyperson Red Seal required.

Proficiency in the use of computers (e.g. Microsoft Office) required.

Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.

Experience working with a safety permit system.

May be required to work evening/night shift.

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

Permanent full-time position; 33.68 - $39.44 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.

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.