Stationary Engineer (Power Engineer) - Signing Bonus and Relocation Available

Company : IWK Health

Req ID: 209178 
Department/Program: Facilities
Location: Halifax   
Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time, Temporary, Full-time, -AND- Casual Relief opportunities available
 Start Date: Fall 2025
Union Status: Support Bargaining Unit
Compensation: Anticipated pay range effective November 24, 2025: $32.8695 - $33.9720 hourly
Closing Date: September 19, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

Incentives

Successful external applicants may be eligible for a one-time $10,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 in relocation assistance, subject to a two (2) year return-of-service agreement.

About IWK Health

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, and 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.

About the Opportunity

The Stationary Engineer (Power Engineer) operates, inspects, maintains, records data, and performs minor repairs on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, high and low pressure steam systems, emergency power generation systems, containment lab mechanical systems, medical vacuum/gas systems, and fire suppression systems.  The position is also responsible for performing both planned and unplanned start-up and shutdown of systems. 

As a Third Class regulated plant under Department of Labour regulations, IWK Health’s physical plant must be continuously supervised by a licensed Power Engineer to ensure compliance. 

About You

• Grade 12/GED required
• Interprovincial Fourth-Class Power Engineer License (Includes Second Class Refrigeration License)

Hours

Monday - Friday and Weekends, 7.5 hour shifts or 11.25 hour shifts (7:00 am-7:00pm/7:00 pm to 7:00 am)

Once You've Applied

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.

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

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