Plumber - Maintenance & Operations

 Req ID: 220281
Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital 
Department: FMS Plant Maintenance YRH
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 
CUPE Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 7-May-26

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Site Operations & Maintenance and working with the Trades Team Lead, the Plumber is responsible for the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and related equipment, the renovations and installation of new equipment within Nova Scotia Health.

Repairs, replaces and upgrades mechanical systems and equipment such as water systems, sprinklers, HVAC systems, medical gas systems, plumbing systems, hot water heating, steam hearing, convertors and condensate systems.

About You

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

• Grade 12/GED required. 
• Completed Two years plumbing program. 
• Nova Scotia Journeyman Plumbing Certification is required. 
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Plumbing is required.    
• Experience required in building construction, operation and maintenance of institutional facilities.
• Travel to other sites may be required. Access to a reliable vehicle is required.  
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information