Technical Safety Mechanical Engineer; Engineer at Government of Nova Scotia

Department:
Labour, Skills and Immigration

Location:

DARTMOUTH

Type of Employment:
Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 02-Feb-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) works to provide fairness, safety and prosperity for all Nova Scotians by helping them live, learn and work to their highest potential. We have a team of more than 500 people working from offices throughout Nova Scotia, who together are responsible for workplace and public safety, pensions, apprenticeship, adult education, and many other facets of everyday life.

The Safety Branch strives to work its government partners, stakeholders and Nova Scotians to build a stronger culture of health and safety.

As the Technical Safety Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing advanced specialized program administrative and technical expertise for the Boilers and Pressure Vessel, Power Engineering and Fuel Safety Programs that impacts the province, as well as leading projects and initiatives, within the mandate of the department. A primary focus will include pressure equipment design and welding/brazing procedure review and registration, as well as provide input to the Chief Inspector for the issuance of Canadian Registration Numbers that will include the Nova Scotia designator.

Work with the Fuel Safety team will include design reviews of gas systems and code interpretation and review. There is also a portion of the duties that may see you performing inspections on regulated equipment throughout the province.

The Technical Safety Mechanical Engineer supports a team of technical safety professionals and the Chief Inspector/Program Lead for Boiler and Pressure Equipment and Chief Inspector/Program Lead for Fuel Safety. They are responsible to set the health and technical safety rules and promote, verify, and enforce compliance with the Province’s Technical Safety Act, regulations and safety standards for boiler and pressure equipment, power engineering, registered plants and Fuel Safety.

This position reports to the Manager, Boiler and Pressure Vessel, Fuel Safety, Power Engineering and Cranes.

• Works collaboratively across government and with various stakeholders and sectors to build collaborative relationships.
• Offers sound advice and information on technical issues, emerging trends and regulation and code updates. This may include leading jurisdictional scans, statistical research, stakeholder consultations and in-depth analysis.
• Preparation of briefing notes, presentations, and recommendations.
• Represent the department on various provincial and national technical and association committees.

To be successful in this role you will need to have a Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical Engineering plus 6 years related experience, an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. You also need to have technical knowledge in CSA and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel, Pressure Piping, and Refrigeration Codes, as well as general knowledge in Power Engineering and Registered Plants and knowledge in Fuel Safety codes, standards, regulations and design.

Candidates must be licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a professional engineer (or engineer-in-training) with Engineers Nova Scotia, and must maintain their licensure in good standing for the duration of their employment as an engineer.

Must have knowledge and experience in design, application, manufacturing and non-destructive examination methodologies, welding procedure and performance qualification requirements, and quality programs related to boilers and pressure equipment manufacturing.

Must have passed the examination within the last two years for, or hold, or obtain within one year of employment, the In-Service (IS) Commission from National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.

Must hold the Authorized Inspector (AI) Commission as well as the B Endorsement from National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors or be able to obtain within 2 years of employment.

Must have experience in administering an ASME Authorized Inspection Agency’s Quality Assurance Program under ASME QAI-1, (Part 5 as a minimum).

For this role you also have:

• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and manage risks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in policy and program development
• Experience interpreting regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Experience working with diverse groups and their representatives
• Daily access to a reliable motor vehicle

Assets for this role include:

• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Engineering degree or significant experience in a relevant industry (pressure equipment, boilers, power engineers, fuel designs and installations)

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral…