Cole Harbour Place is a 200,000 square foot sport and recreation facility located in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. We are here to serve and accommodate members of our local and surrounding communities to achieve their personal health and wellness goals. The facility includes pools, rinks, weight room and training centre, dance and fitness studios, spin studio, squash courts, various meeting rooms as well as multiple community minded tenants.

Cole Harbour Place is seeking a skilled and dedicated full time permanent Building Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our 200,000 square foot sport and recreation facility. Reporting to management, this position is responsible for maintaining critical building systems, including heating, refrigeration, pool mechanical systems, and air handling equipment, while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for members, tenants, and guests.

The Building Engineer plays a key role in daily facility operations, including ice maintenance, pool water treatment, preventative maintenance, general repairs, event setups, and responding to facility needs. This position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a rapid-paced community recreation environment.

Duties:

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of building heating system, pool mechanical, air handling equipment, and refrigeration plant





Responsible for ice maintenance, ice resurfacing

Responsible for pool water treatment and filtration systems maintenance

Take regular meter readings on designated equipment

Responsible for the condition and possible repairs of all fixed installations (i.e. lights, doors, toilets, showers, arena fixtures, etc.)

General labour work including but not limited to: setup and tear down of daily functions, snow removal, etc

Other duties or responsibilities may be assigned and added at managements discretion

Qualifications:

Second Class Refrigeration ticket or 4th Class Power Engineer ticket

Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Must possess or be willing to obtain: WHMIS and fall arrest

Previous building maintenance experience is considered an asset

Previous experience with pools, rinks, and air handling units is considered an asset

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Detail oriented with an ability to multi-task

Willingness to do what it takes to get the job done

Compensation:

As per NSUPE Local 22 Collective Agreement. Currently CA$25.39 per hour Full-time Permanent employment

What’s in it for you?

Free family membership to Cole Harbour Place

Free Parking

A dynamic work environment committed to extraordinary staff and customer satisfaction

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📌 Building Engineer (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Cole Harbour Place
📍 Nova Scotia