Electromechanical Technician

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Company : IWK Health

Req ID : 179067

Department / Program : Clinical Engineering , Digital and Client Services

Location : Halifax

Type of Employment : Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date : ASAP

Union Status : Unifor Service , Support Bargaining Unit

Compensation : $ 29.3432 - $ 30.3419 / hour

Closing Date : 9 May 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23 : 59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region.

We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, an d learners at sites across Nova Scotia . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities.

We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values , and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.

We are proud to support our patients, families, and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people.

Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization.

There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities that also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years.

We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportion of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country.

We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases, and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face.

We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer.

We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black / African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants / Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager, the Electromechanical Technician performs and documents a variety of skilled tasks related to the maintenance, repair, performance inspections, upgrading, and installation of designated medical and support equipment such as, but not limited to : sterilization & reprocessing, operating room support equipment (OR lights, Booms, Surgical tables), Blanket / Fluid Warming Cabinets, medical gas outlet system, patient support structures (patient beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, exam chairs, etc), and patient handling devices (lifts / hoists) located through the main IWK campus and offsite clinics.

The Electromechanical Technician will be interacting with a broad range of allied health professionals covering a diverse group of teams across the organization.

Hours of Work

8 : 00 am - 4 : 00 pm, Monday - Friday

Your Qualifications

• Diploma in relevant Electromechanical Technician or Engineering Technician (Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical) program from a recognized institution.
• Certification as a Certified Technician (C.Tech) or Millwright (Red Seal) is an asset.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a direct or related technology support role preferred.
• Excellent grasp of diverse, fundamental engineering / technical concepts and relationships. Must have a deep understanding of Mechanical, Electrical / Electronics, hydraulics, and instrumentation as well as a deep understanding of the medical device industry.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve issues.
• Ability to facilitate the integration of new technologies and provide innovative technical solutions to ensure that IWK Health is enabled to meet organizational mandates.
• Robust strategic thinking and planning skills that translate into effective implementations.
• Ability to properly prioritize work based on an environment for regular competing demands.
• Comprehensive knowledge of codes, standards, and accepted practices related to Medical Equipment / Clinical Engineering.
• Solid understanding of the health care delivery system with particular emphasis on supporting clinical operations.
• High level of proficiency with computer systems, specifically Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• A demonstrated commitment to safe working skills and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Competency in other languages will be considered an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview / testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation.

Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

I f you are an employee of IWK Health , please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.