Department: Public Works
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 08-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Our Building Infrastructure Design Group is a collective of architectural and engineering professionals, working everyday to lead, guide and build our projects from early notes and sketches through all the phases of design and construction. We use both a big picture (systems) lens and a detailed technical/code lens to help guide projects from big idea to completion of the project goals. The types of projects that we work on include large additions and replacement facilities for hospitals and schools, art galleries, court houses, offices, and other buildings that support the various Nova Scotia government departments.
From our offices, located in the heart of historic downtown Halifax, we provide expertise throughout the design, tendering, construction, and inspection phases of major building projects. Durability, efficiency, accessibility, and progressive iterative design excellence are our targets and the hallmarks of our work. The architecture that we lead and guide on behalf of the Province is both inspiring and impactful.
Our team celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we pride ourselves on a working environment in which different perspectives, experiences and talents are valued.
Requirements of this position include a solid base and understanding of electrical systems and approaches applied across a broad spectrum of infrastructure. You will apply fundamentals and engineering tools to design normal and emergency power distribution, communication, life safety, lighting, instrumentation and building control systems. You will contribute to the continued development of standards and best practices that reflect the organization’s priorities with respect to safety, energy efficiency, sustainability, accessibility and fiscal restraint.
Through the application of these standards, you will work within a team of technical experts to produce construction documents in the form of drawings and specifications, clearly defining the work required as a means of achieving best value. You will review construction documents prepared by others to ensure alignment with the intended scope, clarity, and consistency with our established standards.
You will support the project team through all project stages in the role of designer and/or owner representative, performing technical equipment reviews, general conformance reviews on site, and supporting project close-out.
You will be located in downtown Halifax and will support a wide range of projects in every corner of the province. As such, travel will be required to perform field reviews to establish existing conditions, provide troubleshooting expertise, make recommendations on work required and confirm the quality of work performed.
You will work as a member of a team that supports a variety of clients with varying levels of technical knowledge. A client focussed approach shall be employed with the intent of building strong relationships and trust. This includes the need to manage expectations through open and respectful communication and to fulfill agreed deliverables within established schedules.
You have completed an approved program as an Electrical Technician or an Electrical Engineering Technologist and have eight (8) years of related experience. You are a Certified Electrical Technician or Technologist and member of a recognized Canadian Association or qualify for certification by a Canadian Association. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
You must:
As the ideal Candidate, you have:
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.
This position has a combination of office and field work. Field work occurs in adverse weather conditions and normal hazards associated with construction sites and working with or near heavy equipment are present.
This position will require climbing, working at heights and/or working within confined spaces.
You must be able to work under adverse conditions in times of emergency and sometimes overtime may be required.
As the ideal candidate, you exercise sound problem-solving and decision-making skills. You have proven and professional communication skills, both oral and written, for collaborating with various stakeholders. You have well developed planning and organizational skills, coupled with the ability to multi-task and adapt in this fast-paced environment with competing priorities. You maintain a professional and courteous disposition and hold a high standard for client and customer service.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Pay Grade: TE 26
Salary Range: $2,561.85 - $2,993.09 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
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