Supervisor and Chief Plant Operator, Facility Engineering - Signing Bonus and Relocation

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Company** : IWK HealthReq ID:** 209180 Department/Program: Facilities Location: Halifax Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time Start Date: Fall 2025 Union Status: Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit Compensation: $33.8005 - $42.2507 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 Supervisor and Chief Plant Operator supports daily coordination of maintenance staff and departmental operations. This role ensures all IWK buildings, systems, and properties - including the main campus and 15–20 off-site locations - are safe, reliable, and compliant with standards required for patient care and mission-critical services. Responsibilities include supervising staff and contractors, troubleshooting and prioritizing work, and ensuring compliance with safety and industry regulations. The position also provides backup support to the Manager and Maintenance Supervisor, while fulfilling legislative duties as Chief Plant Operator under the Power Engineers Technical Safety Act. About You

• Grade 12/GED required
• First class refrigeration certificate OR third-class power engineering certificate
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in plant maintenance, construction, or operations AND/OR 3 years of experience with building infrastructure in an acute-care hospital setting

Hours Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours weekly with flexibility to meet the demands of 24/7 operations including phone support and on-call rotation every third week 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. Follow Us IWK Health - Home | Facebook IWK Health (@IWKHealth) / Twitter IWK Health (@iwkhealth)

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