Electrical Technologist (Architectural Assistant 3)

About Us

Join the Real Estate and Infrastructure Management team at the Department of Public Works and help shape Nova Scotia’s future.   We support the improvement of a variety of provincially owned properties including museums, courthouses, correctional facilities, research centres and heritage sites. We are focused on safety, client satisfaction, sustainability, energy efficiency, and accessibility in an environment of fiscal restraint.   If you want to be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative environment, this may be the right opportunity for you.

About Our Opportunity

We need your technical expertise to help promote a safe, healthy and inclusive built environment. As the Electrical Technologist for the Technical Services group located in downtown Halifax, you will collaborate with a group of Architects, Engineers and Technologists to support the selection, planning, design and execution of construction, repair or maintenance projects across the province. Here is what is in it for you:

• Work-Life Balance: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with a 35-hour work week.
• Superior Benefits Package: Employers Contributions covering 50 -100% of Basic Life, Health, Travel, Dental
• Investment in Your Future: Take advantage of our defined benefits pension plan for a stable retirement with an employer matched contribution equal to a minimum 8.4% of salary.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy all national/civic holidays, a minimum 3 weeks of paid vacation, plus consideration for personal and family related medical.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Accommodate your needs with various options including work from home and modified work weeks.
• Employee and Family Support: Access our Employee and Family Assistance Programs for resources and guidance.
• Support in Times of Need: Receive short and long-term disability assistance when required.
• Cross-Sector Collaboration: Experience the power of collaboration as you engage with various government departments, working towards efficient and effective program execution.
• Lifelong Learning: Continuously expand your knowledge and skills through training and development programs.
• Challenge: Apply your knowledge and experience to the betterment of public service and to the benefit of all Nova Scotians.

Primary Accountabilities

You will work with the Technical Services team to support the Real Estate and Infrastructure Management Branch by providing input to the Capital Planning process, assessing existing infrastructure, participating in the development of scopes for approved projects,  providing design services within the capacity of the team in coordination with all disciplines and providing Design Review services of submittals from external service providers.  During the tender, award, execution and close-out phases of the project, you will provide technical and construction administration support to the project team.  Through the course of this work, you contribute to the development of corporate standards that will support decision making and influence portfolio investment into the future.  Through relationship building and a client focussed approach, you will provide advice and support to a variety of clients with varying levels of technical knowledge.  This includes the need to manage expectations through open and respectful communication and to fulfill agreed deliverables within established schedules.

Qualifications and Experience

You have completed an approved program as an electrician, an Electrical Technician or an Electrical Engineering Technologist, with associated certification and have eight (8) years of related experience. . An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

You must:

• Have a strong understanding of electrical systems and approaches applied across a broad spectrum of infrastructure. 
• Have superior skills in Electrical Design and relevant experience in using AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Experience reviewing construction documents prepared by others to ensure alignment with the intended scope, clarity, and consistency with our established standards. 
• Have project support experience - performing shop submittal reviews, general conformance reviews on site, and supporting project close-out. 
• Have significant experience working with skilled Trades People, Construction Supervisors, Engineers, Design Consultants and Architects; 
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing requirements, responsive to client needs.

As the ideal Candidate, you have:

• Familiarity with electrical and building codes in Nova Scotia.
• Demonstrated ability to apply codes and standards related to electrical design for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, emergency power supply, and telecommunication systems.
• An understanding of other building design disciplines’ systems, enabling multi-discipline coordination
• A Good understanding of drawing conventions and standards
• Strong analytic, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency using the latest version of the following programs: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

This position includes a combination of office and field work. Normal hazards associated with construction sites and working near heavy equipment are present.  The position supports projects in all regions of Nova Scotia therefore some travel and associated overtime should be expected. (a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record is required).

Additional Information

Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths