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HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

Halifax Regional Municipality • Halifax, NS
27 days ago
Salary
CA$40.24 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

11368BR

HVAC Technician

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for two (2) Permanent, full-time positions of HVAC Technician in the Transit Fleet division of Halifax Transit.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Applicants who previously applied for this position do not need to reapply.

Under the direction of the Fleet Supervisor, Halifax Transit, the HVAC Technician will be accountable to perform mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on various types of transit vehicles including, but not limited to, heating and air conditioning on Halifax Transit’s fleet of over 400 buses.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The HVAC Technician will perform scheduled and non-scheduled repairs on the fleet of buses to manufacturers and regulatory standards (Motor Carrier Act, UARB). Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

  • Read and Interpret blueprints, drawings or other specifications
  • Measure and layout reference points for installation
  • Assemble and install air conditioning components such as motors, controls, gauges, valves, circulating pumps, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators and compressors using hand and power tools
  • Install, troubleshoot and overhaul entire heating, ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
  • Start up system and test for leaks using testing devices
  • Recharge system with refrigerant, calibrate system, and perform routine maintenance
  • Repair and replace parts and components for entire air conditioning and ventilation systems
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
  • Grade 12 or equivalent education
  • Must possess a valid Red Seal endorsement in the air conditioning trade, meeting parameters as described under the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
  • Two (2) years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles
Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Well-developed ability to problem solve
  • Must have own hand tools
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment
  • Strong computer skills
  • Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s license with a good driving record and ability to obtain class 2 license. Candidate must also obtain air brake endorsement prior to employment
Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please note - Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

Please Note - Candidates will be required to provide proof of their valid certificates and licenses, per the educational technical qualifications, prior to being invited for an interview.

COMPETENCIES:­ Valuing Diversity; Communications; Customer Service; Teamwork & Cooperation; Value & Ethics; Organizational Awareness; Analytical Thinking.

WORK STATUS: ­Full-time, permanent.

HOURS OF WORK:
Position 1 - RLTC: 78640721: 7:00am – 3:30pm; Sunday – Thursday.
Position 2 - BTC: 78640722: 7:00am – 3:30pm; Sunday – Thursday.

SALARY:­ $40.24 per hour (plus shift premium) as per the Collective Agreement between the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 508 and Halifax Regional Municipality. Shift premium of $2.00 per hour for shifts after 3:30pm.

WORK LOCATION: Ragged Lake Transit Center, 110 Grassy Lake Drive, Halifax, NS, B3T 1A6
Burnside Transit Centre, 200 Ilsley Ave, Dartmouth, NS; B3B 1V1

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Friday, July 31, 2026.Both paper and online applications will be accepted.

This is a bargaining unit position.­ External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

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