Electrical Engineer (Engineer 4)

This work also requires the following qualifications and experience:

• Detailed knowledge of the NS Occupational Health and Safety Act, relevant regulations and standards.
• Experience interpreting and relaying technical information with others in a succinct, clear and respectful manner.
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, electronic) to effectively convey information to wide audiences.
• Skills and experience to deliver presentations and training modules to departmental staff, and special interest groups.
• Considerable judgment, tact and diplomacy and the ability to provide recommendations based on information that is sound, technically accurate, and reasonable.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in industry, and the impact of technology and equipment on workplace health and safety.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective professional relationships with clients, partners, other government departments and external agencies.
• Experience working both independently and as part of a team
• Application of equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion principles to all areas of your work, and support for colleagues to do the same.
• Ability to conduct work in a respectful manner
• Physical ability to work in large industrial workplaces and walk long distances.
• A valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.

While not required, it is considered an asset if you have:

• Experience working as part of a national technical standard committee; or
• A professional safety designation, such as the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation
• Experience working at a surface or underground mine
• Experience enforcing legal requirements
• Experience auditing or verifying compliance with health and safety rules at a workplace

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.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined 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.

Additional Information

This is a provincial based position where travel outside the immediate work area is required. You must possess a valid Nova Scotia's driver’s license (or equivalent) and access to a reliable vehicle.

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
• A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.

Pay Grade: PR 18
Salary Range: $3,547.06 - $4,171.42 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, Persons of African Descent, Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons 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.

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 Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.

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.

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more 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.