Elevator & Lift Inspection Officer (Inspector Specialist 3)

Competition # : 44463

Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration

Location: DARTMOUTH

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: ​04-Dec-24 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI), we are responsible for delivering effective and efficient regulatory management for the protection of the public and workers’ safety through education, outreach, inspection and enforcement, equipment registration, permits, and licenses. The Safety Branch employees throughout Nova Scotia do this by using the Pathways to Compliance to enhance safety through setting, promoting, verifying and enforcing requirements under various pieces of legislation.

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 staff of more than 500 employees working from offices throughout Nova Scotia. Together we are responsible for safety, labour standards, apprenticeship, immigration and population growth, and many other facets of everyday life.

About Our Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Elevators, Lifts and Amusements, the Inspector is independently responsible for the enforcement of the Elevator and Lifts Act and Regulations, the Amusement Devices Safety Act and Regulations across the province. This is done through providing information, advice and technical direction and interpretation of applicable codes and standards for various stakeholders. The Officer conducts a wide variety of specialized technical inspections as well as investigations of accidents, incidents, and complaints.

The Inspector will be responsible for compliance and enforcement with the above legislation, including immediate orders, issuing of summary offence tickets, as well as initiating prosecution action. Future responsibilities may include input to the technical development of the relevant CSA, ASME and ASTM codes and standards.

The Inspector will also review design drawings and specifications for elevators, lifts and amusement rides, to ensure compliance with applicable Codes and Standards. They will also prepare monthly activity and status reports as well as attend meetings and prepare associated correspondence.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role you have completed High School and completion of a related trade or technical training in design, construction, maintenance and inspection of elevating devices, plus 7 years of related experience after the course completion. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.

Requirements for this role also include:

• Class A Elevator Certificate of Competency
• Working knowledge of the requirements of applicable CSA, ASME and ASTM Codes and standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical theory and technology
• Experience interpreting regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Experience working with diverse groups and their representatives

Assets for this role include:

• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Significant experience in a relevant industry

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.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

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.

Additional Information

The work location for this position is flexible and can be from any Provincial office located in Nova Scotia.

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
• Department specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: TE 30

Salary Range: $3,066.18 - $3,561.47 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].