Opportunities: Electrical Technologist (Architectural Assistant 3)
Opportunities: Electrical Technologist (Architectural Assistant 3)
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Job Description
Competition # :46908
Department:Public Works
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:19-Sep-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Join the Real Estate and Infrastructure Management team at the Department of Public Works and help shape Nova Scotias future. The Electrical Technologist is a critical member of a Technical group composed of registered Professionals and certified technologists that provide in-house planning design and construction administration services. Collectively we support our Asset Management and Project Management business partners with respect to the execution of the organizations operational and capital plans. We provide advice and services to our business partners throughout the planning and project execution process with shared objectives of legislative compliance and the application of best practices in an environment of fiscal restraint. Our work informs investments in a variety of provincially owned properties including museums courthouses correctional facilities research centres and heritage sites. We are focused on safety client satisfaction sustainability energy efficiency and accessibility.
About Our Opportunity
We need your technical expertise to help promote a safe healthy and inclusive built the Electrical Technologist for the Technical Services group located in downtown Halifax you will collaborate with a group of Architects Engineers and Technologists to support the selection planning design and execution of construction repair or maintenance projects across the is what is in it for you:
- Work-Life Balance:Maintain a healthy work-life balance with a 35-hour work week.
- Superior Benefits Package:Employers Contributions covering 50 -100% of Basic Life Health Travel Dental
- Investment in Your Future:Take advantage of our defined benefits pension plan for a stable retirement with an employer matched contribution equal to a minimum 8.4% of salary.
- Generous Time Off:Enjoy all national/civic holidays a minimum 3 weeks of paid vacation plus consideration for personal and family related medical.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Accommodate your needs with various options including work from home and modified work weeks.
- Employee and Family Support:Access our Employee and Family Assistance Programs for resources and guidance.
- Support in Times of Need:Receive short and long-term disability assistance when required.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration:Experience the power of collaboration as you engage with various government departments working towards efficient and effective program execution.
- Lifelong Learning:Continuously expand your knowledge and skills through training and development programs.
- Challenge:Apply your knowledge and experience to the betterment of public service and to the benefit of all Nova Scotians.
Primary Accountabilities
You will work with the Technical Services team to support the Real Estate and Infrastructure Management Branch by providing input to the Capital Planning process assessing existing infrastructure participating in the development of scopes for approved projects providing design services within the capacity of the team in coordination with all disciplines and providing Design Review services of submittals from external service providers. During the tender award execution and close-out phases of the project you will provide technical and construction administration support to the project team. Through the course of this work you contribute to the development of corporate standards that will support decision making and influence portfolio investment into the future. Through relationship building and a client focussed approach you will provide advice and support to a variety of clients with varying levels of technical knowledge. This includes the need to manage expectations through open and respectful communication and to fulfill agreed deliverables within established schedules.
Qualifications and Experience
You have completed an approved program as an electrician an Electrical Technician or an Electrical Engineering Technologist with associated certification and have eight (8) years of related experience.. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
You must:
- Have a strong understanding of electrical systems and approaches applied across a broad spectrum of infrastructure.
- Have superior skills in Electrical Design and relevant experience in using AutoCAD and/or Revit
- Experience reviewing construction documents prepared by others to ensure alignment with the intended scope clarity and consistency with established standards.
- Have project support experience - performing shop submittal reviews general conformance reviews on site and supporting project close-out.
- Have significant experience working with skilled Trades People Construction Supervisors Engineers Design Consultants and Architects;
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing requirements responsive to client needs.
As the ideal Candidate you have:
- Familiarity with electrical and building codes in Nova Scotia.
- Demonstrated ability to apply codes and standards related to electrical design for power distribution lighting fire alarm emergency power supply and telecommunication systems.
- An understanding of other building design disciplines systems enabling multi-discipline coordination
- A Good understanding of drawing conventions and standards
- Strong analytic oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency using the latest version of the following programs: MS Word MS Excel MS Outlook
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: interview(s) and reference checks.
Equivalency
We recognize equivalent combinations of training education and experience providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. 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.
Working Conditions
This position includes a combination of office and field work. Normal hazards associated with construction sites and working near heavy equipment are present. The position supports projects in all regions of Nova Scotia therefore some travel and associated overtime should be expected. (a valid Drivers License with a clean driving record is required).
Additional Information
Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Pay Grade: TE 26
Salary Range: $2574.66- $3008.06Bi-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
