About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Position Details
Position Information

Position Title: Instrumentation Mechanic

Department/Unit: Facilities Management

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number: FM103-26

Employee Group: NSGEU Local 99

Position Type: Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract

Employment Type: Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE): 1.0

Rate: $36.64 per hour

Classification: Instrumentation Mechanic

Job Summary
Reporting to the Utilities Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the configuration, installation, removal, programming and maintenance of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning ( HVAC ) Controls/Automations Systems on the University Campus.

Key Responsibilities

Installs, repairs, maintains, calibrates and commissions ventilation equipment, thermostats, sensors, controllers, variable speed drives and related controls equipment

Configures , troubleshoots, installs and programs electronic controllers

Performs preventive maintenance tasks on designated HVAC related equipment

Programs building automation systems to meet occupancy needs while maximizing energy efficiency

Services low voltage controls wiring





Makes recommendations for upgrading, enhancing and/or retrofitting existing equipment

Performs all duties in accordance with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as University and Government rules and regulations

Maintains a clean work setting

Assists other tradespersons as required

Performs other duties as required

Note
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

Valid Instrumentation Control Technician certificate of qualification with Red Seal designation as recognised by the Nova Scotia Department of Education or an Associate degree in Electronics, Mechanical Systems, Computer Technology, Air Conditioning or similar field

Completion of certified trades school program preferred

Five years recent and related journey person experience in construction and maintenance areas

Computer literacy and Direct Digital Controls knowledge required

Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints, and equipment specifications

Familiar with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as University and Government rules and regulations

Ability to take direction

Ability to direct others in a foreperson capacity preferred

Reliable and punctual





Good communication and organizational skills

Knowledge of the tools of the trade

Must be willing and able to work overtime, respond to after-hours calls and perform standby duties if required

General safety, Confined Space, Lock Out/Tag Out, Fall Protection and WHMIS training an asset

Application Consideration
Bargaining unit employees are given first consideration and will be notified regarding the status of their application. All other applicants will be considered when there is no qualified internal candidate and will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies: 1

Open Date: 07/27/2026

Close Date: 08/09/2026

Open Until Filled: No

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📌 Instrumentation Mechanic (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Nova Scotia