Opportunities: Technical Safety Mechanical Engineer (Engineer 4)
Opportunities: Technical Safety Mechanical Engineer (Engineer 4)
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Job Description
Competition # :46327
Department:Labour Skills and Immigration
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:27-Jun-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department of Labour Skills and Immigration (LSI) works to provide fairness safety and prosperity for all Nova Scotians by helping them live learn and work to their highest potential. We have a team of more than 500 people working from offices throughout Nova Scotia who together are responsible for workplace and public safety pensions apprenticeship adult education and many other facets of everyday life.
The Safety Branch strives to work its government partners stakeholders and Nova Scotians to build a stronger culture of health and safety.
About Our Opportunity
As the Technical Safety Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for providing advanced specialized program administrative and technical expertise for the Boilers and Pressure Vessel Power Engineering and Fuel Safety Programs that impacts the province as well as leading projects and initiatives within the mandate of the department. A primary focus will include pressure equipment design and welding/brazing procedure review and registration as well as provide input to the Chief Inspector for the issuance of Canadian Registration Numbers that will include the Nova Scotia designator. Work with the Fuel Safety team will include design reviews of gas systems and code interpretation and review. There is also a portion of the duties that may see you performing inspections on regulated equipment throughout the province.
The Technical Safety Mechanical Engineer supports a team of technical safety professionals and the Chief Inspector/Program Lead for Boiler and Pressure Equipment and Chief Inspector/Program Lead for Fuel Safety. They are responsible to set the health and technical safety rules and promote verify and enforce compliance with the Provinces Technical Safety Act regulations and safety standards for boiler and pressure equipment power engineering registered plants and Fuel Safety.
This position reports to the Manager Boiler and Pressure Vessel Fuel Safety Power Engineering and Cranes.
Primary Accountabilities
- Works collaboratively across government and with various stakeholders and sectors to build collaborative relationships.
- Offers sound advice and information on technical issues emerging trends and regulation and code updates. This may include leading jurisdictional scans statistical research stakeholder consultations and in-depth analysis.
- Preparation of briefing notes presentations and recommendations.
- Represent the department on various provincial and national technical and association committees.
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role you will need to have a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering plus 6 years related experience an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. You also need to have technical knowledge in CSA and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Pressure Piping and Refrigeration Codes as well as general knowledge in Power Engineering and Registered Plants and knowledge in Fuel Safety codes standards regulations and design.
Must have knowledge and experience in design application manufacturing and non-destructive examination methodologies welding procedure and performance qualification requirements and quality programs related to boilers and pressure equipment manufacturing.
Must have passed the examination within the last two years for or hold or obtain within one year of employment the In-Service (IS) Commission from National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.
Must hold the Authorized Inspector (AI) Commission as well as the B Endorsement from National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors or be able to obtain within 2 years of employment.
Must have experience in administering an ASME Authorized Inspection Agencys Quality Assurance Program under ASME QAI-1 (Part 5 as a minimum).
For this role you also have:
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions and manage risks
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in policy and program development
- Experience interpreting regulations policies procedures and guidelines
- Experience working with diverse groups and their representatives
- Daily access to a reliable motor vehicle
Assets for this role include:
- Experience working in a unionized environment
- Engineering degree or significant experience in a relevant industry (pressure equipment boilers power engineers fuel designs and installations
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.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as aDefined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here: Benefits for government employees.
What We Offer
- Career Development where you have access to career guidance tools resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued respected connected and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless Career Paths.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade: PR 18
Salary Range: $3231.58- $3800.42Bi-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 Womenin 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.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at
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 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 concernsmay be directed to
Employment Type
Full-Time
