About Dalhousie UniversityDalhousie 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 DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title: Instrumentation MechanicDepartment/Unit: Facilities ManagementLocation: Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaPosting Number: FM103-26Employee Group: NSGEU Local 99Position Type: Regular, On-GoingDuration of ContractEmployment Type: Full TimeFull-time Equivalency (FTE): 1.0Rate: $36.64 per hourClassification: Instrumentation MechanicJob SummaryReporting 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 ResponsibilitiesInstalls, repairs, maintains, calibrates and commissions ventilation equipment, thermostats, sensors, controllers, variable speed drives and related controls equipmentConfigures, troubleshoots, installs and programs electronic controllersPerforms preventive maintenance tasks on designated HVAC related equipmentPrograms building automation systems to meet occupancy needs while maximizing energy efficiencyServices low voltage controls wiringMakes recommendations for upgrading,



enhancing and/or retrofitting existing equipmentPerforms all duties in accordance with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as University and Government rules and regulationsMaintains a clean work environmentAssists other tradespersons as requiredPerforms other duties as requiredNoteDue to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.Required QualificationsValid 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 fieldCompletion of certified trades school program preferredFive years recent and related journey person experience in construction and maintenance areasComputer literacy and Direct Digital Controls knowledge requiredAbility to read and interpret drawings and blueprints, and equipment specificationsFamiliar with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act,



as well as University and Government rules and regulationsAbility to take directionAbility to direct others in a foreperson capacity preferredReliable and punctualGood communication and organizational skillsKnowledge of the tools of the tradeMust be willing and able to work overtime, respond to after-hours calls and perform standby duties if requiredGeneral safety, Confined Space, Lock Out/Tag Out, Fall Protection and WHMIS training an assetApplication ConsiderationBargaining 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 StatementDalhousie 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/hiringfordiversityPosting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies: 1Open Date: 07/27/2026Close Date: 08/09/2026Open Until Filled: No#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Instrumentation Mechanic (Winnipeg)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Winnipeg