Nova Scotia Operating engineer Jobs – 81 Openings This Week

3rd Class Power Engineer
Dalhousie University —Truro, NS
- $29.55 an hour
- Overtime
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Coastal Engineering Services Manager
Thales —Dartmouth, NS
- $148,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Engineering
- English
- Designated paid holidays
- Disability insurance
MCASPHALT | Facility Operator
MCASPHALT INDUSTRIES LTD —Eastern Passage, NS
- From $24 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
Intermediate Coastal Engineer/Designer
Dillon Consulting Limited —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Presentation skills
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
Industrial Engineering Student/Co-op - Fall 2026
Irving Shipbuilding —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Bachelor's
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Intermediate Structural Engineer (Bridges)
Dillon Consulting Limited —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Writing skills
- Engineering
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
Maintenance Person
Delta Hotels By Marriott Halifax Downtown —Halifax, NS
- $22.39–$23.39 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Carpentry
- Maintenance
- English
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Production Supervisor, Test & Trials
Irving Shipbuilding —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
- Construction
Senior/Intermediate Structural Engineer (Facilities – Ports and Marine)
Dillon Consulting Limited —Sydney, NS
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Writing skills
- Engineering
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
Team Lead, Electrical Engineering
Irving Shipbuilding —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
Transportation Civil Technician
AECOM —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Dental care
Geotechnical Engineer (U/G) - 14x14
Bullitt Staffing Inc —Canada
- $70 an hour
- Contract
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
Naval Application Engineer - NETE
Weir Group —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- English
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3rd Class Power Engineer

Dalhousie University -
Truro, NS

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Job details

Full-time
$29.55 an hour
1 day ago

Qualifications

Boiler
WHMIS Certification
Computer operation
Blueprint reading
Organizational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Position Information

Position Title

3rd Class Power Engineer

Department/Unit

Facilities Management

Location

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

FM62-26

Employee Group

NSGEU Local 99

Position Type

Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Rate

$29.55 per hour

Classification

3rd Class Power Engineer

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 celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Central Plant Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Key Responsibilities

Efficient operation of boilers and chillers (operation of biofuel system if in Truro location) for maximum performance
Provides ongoing monitoring of Thermal Plant systems and equipment to ensure safety and efficiency (ie. boilers, chillers, diesel generator, electrical transformer, controls, etc.)
Performs maintenance on Thermal Plant systems and equipment to ensure continuous operation
Maintains a clean work environment in the thermal plant
Performs other maintenance tasks as required
Responds appropriately to critical alarms by investigating and analyzing upset conditions in order to identify and correct problems or request assistance
Performs all duties in accordance with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act, as well as University and Government rules and regulations
Performs water treatment control duties, as required
Completes log sheets on regular scheduled intervals, as directed
Completes daily log book entries on each shift as required
Completes daily, weekly and monthly inspection sheets, as directed
Energy management through Metasys/Rockwell Plant Controls as required and directed
Maintains a clean work environment
Will provide relief coverage for the regular shift operators in addition to their own regularly scheduled operating and maintenance shifts to make up their full-time hours
Performs other duties as required

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus

Required Qualifications

Valid 3rd Class Power Engineer’s certificate (standardized) recognized by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour or equivalent
Minimum of three years recent and related experience
Knowledge and understanding of computer control systems including Johnson Controls Metasys and the Digital Control System (DCS) (burner management system and boiler modulating system) of boiler controls
Knowledge and understanding of computer use and various programs
Good communication and organizational skills
Ability to read and interpret drawings/blueprints
Familiar with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act, as well as University and Government rules and regulations
Ability to take direction and be flexible in working hours
Must be willing and able to work shifts, rotating shifts and overtime, as required
General safety and WHMIS training an asset
Must be capable of working alone

Assets

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 99) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

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 www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Open Date

06/02/2026

Close Date

06/15/2026

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21259

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