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.

Job Summary
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.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces and installs motors, pumps, fans, compressors, shafts, pulleys, hoists, conveyors and other related rotating equipment on campus

Performs preventive maintenance on above referenced equipment

Utilizes lathe, milling machine and related equipment to repair existing machinery components and fabricate replacement components

Installs power drives in correct position, and aligns power shafts and pulleys

Assists in the organization and scheduling of preventive maintenance routines

Utilizes hoists, rollers, or trolleys to position machinery

Recommends equipment upgrades based on best economical/professional judgement

Notifies Working Foreperson/General Foreperson/Supervisor of potential hazards and corrective action taken or required

Utilizes drawings, blueprints,



schematics and equipment specifications to assist with duties

Works with and assists other tradespersons as required

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 environment

Performs other related duties as required

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

Required Qualifications

Valid Millwright/Machinist certificate of qualification recognised by the Nova Scotia Department of Education

Completion of certified trades school program preferred

Five years recent and related journeyperson experience in a corrective and preventive maintenance environment

Experience with predictive maintenance would be an asset

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

Proficiency in the use of the tools of the trade

Must be willing and able to work overtime and performs standby duties when required

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





Reliable and punctual

Valuable communication and organizational skills

Computer literacy would be an asset

Ability to take direction

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
Additional Information
Application Consideration
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

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

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📌 Millwright Machinist (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Nova Scotia