Job Description

?Req ID: 215486
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: FMS M&O QEII
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 10-Feb-26
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) provides sustainable safe and high-quality health services that are accessible, people-centered, promote health and wellness, and optimize the health of all Nova Scotians. This is accomplished in the Central Zone Tertiary Care Hospitals which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of specialized care including inpatient, outpatient, and community-based programs and services, including mental health and addictions, primary health care, public health, and continuing care.
Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance & Operations, the Assistant Manager is responsible for tactical level leadership to front-line staff in the coordination and management of plant operations, maintenance, and small construction projects in the three largest health care facilities in the province
Responsible for supporting the Manager by providing leadership, directing, and managing staff in the daily operations and prioritization of Zone facility services, contributing to the implementation and maintenance of standards, policies and procedures, job analysis, workflow routines, and staffing needs. Plans, organizes, and directs the Maintenance/operations department (for responsible sites) for the operation, maintenance and repair of the physical Plant, buildings, and grounds, as well as associated equipment and mechanical/electrical systems, to support the function of the facilities and to meet the needs of the patients, clients, and staff. Responsible to oversee and coordinate construction projects under $50,000; to participate in the tendering and awarding of service/renovation contracts and ensure proper implementation (i.e. standards maintained) and minimal interference with hospital staff and services.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Certified journeyperson or post-secondary education related to Maintenance/Operations required.
• 3-5 years progressive leadership experience in facilities management with at least 1 year experience in managing employees and resources required
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in a healthcare environment asset
• Experience managing a wide range of projects and stakeholder teams, committees, etc.
• Proven record of success working with staff, contractors, consultants, and clients.
• Ability to apply risk assessment and management principles and processes.
• Strong communication, planning, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other departments, consultants, contractors, and all other stakeholders.
• Experience and competence in building operations and facilities management.
• Knowledge in use of data collection and reporting systems and other related Preventive Maintenance software programs. Must have well developed computer skills and be proficient in Micro soft word and excel programs.
• Organized with the ability to work in a fast paced, changing organization, responding to a variety of competing demands while working with minimal supervision.
• Sound knowledge of physical plant equipment, power distribution systems, computerized building management systems and preventative maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, prioritize, manage, and coordinate infrastructure needs and complex infrastructure projects.
• Commitment to furthering education and to remaining current on all provincial & federal standards, laws and regulations as they apply
• Demonstrated experience in emergency response coordination in the event of extreme weather/natural disasters and preplanning for response strategy during external and internal systems failures.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours

• Permanent, Full-time position; 75 Hours Bi-weekly
• Shiftwork / Call / Rotation / etc

Compensation and Benefits
$40.95 - $51.19 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
?This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Skills Required