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.

Reporting to the Trade Supervisor and/or Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the installation, removal, repair and preventive maintenance of rotating equipment on the University campus. Performs preventive maintenance on above referenced equipment Utilizes lathe, milling machine and related equipment to repair existing machinery components and fabricate replacement components Assists in the organization and scheduling of preventive maintenance routines Valid Millwright/Machinist certificate of qualification recognised by the Nova Scotia Department of Education Five years recent and related journeyperson experience in a corrective and preventive maintenance workplace Experience with predictive maintenance would be an asset Must be willing and able to work overtime and performs standby duties when required Computer literacy would be an asset Ability to direct others in foreperson capacity would be an asset General safety, Confined Space, Fall Protection and WHMIS training would be an asset Assets 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 Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). #

📌 Maintenance Machinist / Millwright (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality