Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work - they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living(TM).


We are searching for a

Facility Maintenance Manager

to join our Caritas team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:


Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program Life, travel, and other insurances Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan RRSP program (5% employer matching) Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance Free onsite parking Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

Supervises and evaluates the Maintenance team, including work assignments, training, disciplinary procedures, and performance evaluation Works with various community partners to ensure the health, wellness and safety of clients and employees in the various facilities Provides leadership and guidance in occupational and client health, safety and security programs Inspects buildings, grounds and equipment; oversees preventative maintenance program Asset Planner Administers the operating budget for building and maintenance; prepares purchase orders, verifies and approves invoices for payment Updates Emergency Plans (Fire, Disaster, Bomb etc.) and completes various emergency exercises to test the knowledge of the employees in emergency situations and the effectiveness of the various plans. This is performed in cooperation with the Regional Manager, Site Managers and Departmental supervisors Provides written reports to the Regional Manager on departmental and facility risk management on a quarterly and annual basis Collaborates with the Corporate Leadership team and facility management teams to develop and implement ongoing 5-year capital plan

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:


A degree or designation related to facility operation and maintenance or a combination of equivalent education and experience; Class 4 Boiler Certification; A minimum of 5 years' experience working with commercial or residential building systems and facilities; Hands on work experience in at least one of the following: plumbing, electrical, heating plants, HVAC, or carpentry; A thorough knowledge and understanding of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, heating plants, etc.) and experience in related repairs; Experience working with seniors in a retirement living or long-term care environment; Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Centralized Maintenance Management Systems; Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of

Great People

, apply today!




Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.




All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.