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Req ID: 227600
Location: Central Zone, Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital
Department: FMS BIOMEDICAL ENG-ESM
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 21-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Engineering, the Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, testing, and performance verification of a wide range of clinical and facility-based equipment used throughout healthcare environments.

Working both independently and collaboratively with clinical staff, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders, the Equipment Maintenance Technician provides technical expertise, supports equipment evaluations and commissioning activities, and helps ensure equipment remains safe, reliable, and available for patient care.

This position provides service coverage to multiple healthcare facilities and requires regular travel between sites. A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.

About You

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

• Grade 12
• Successful completion of a two-year Electronic Engineering Technology program or equivalent post-secondary technical program.
• Electronic Certification, Industrial Mechanic Certification, Industrial Electrical Certification, or equivalent trade certification considered an asset.
• Minimum two years' related experience in equipment maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and installation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, and related electromechanical systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, maintain, upgrade, and install a wide variety of equipment, including sterilization and reprocessing equipment, operating room equipment, patient beds, medical gas systems, water purification systems, patient lifts, and other related systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and make sound technical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with staff, contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems and maintaining accurate technical documentation.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, and working in confined or awkward spaces.
• Competencies in other languages are an asset, French preferred.

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

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Travel to other sites required. Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

Compensation and Benefits

$33.81 - $34.92 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.

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.