Pipefitter (fulltime)

Position Title Steamfitter

Department/Unit Facilities Management

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number FM50-26

Employee Group NSGEU Local 99

Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)1.0

Classification Steamfitter

About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that’s celebrating 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary Reporting to the Utilities Manager, the incumbent is responsible for installation and maintenance of steam distribution and chilled water systems on the University campus.

Installs, repairs and maintains steam distribution and chilled water system related devices such as but not limited to pumps, exchangers, valves, coils, traps, strainers and regulators
Performs preventive maintenance tasks on designated steam and chilled water related equipment
Makes recommendations for upgrading steam and chilled water systems based on economical and best professional judgement
Valid Steamfitter certificate of qualification as recognised by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour & Advanced Education; Red Seal designation an asset
Must be willing and able to work overtime, respond to after-hours calls and perform standby duties if required
Ability to direct others in a foreperson capacity an asset
General safety, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Lock Out/Tag Out, Rigging and WHMIS training an asset
Assets
Additional Information Bargaining unit employees are given first consideration and will be notified regarding the status of their application. Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit