Nova Scotia Community College

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Sydney Waterfront Principal with functional accountability to the Director of Facilities and Engineering, you will:

• Be accountable for efficiently maintaining the buildings and grounds of the Campus to a standard of health, safety, cleanliness, appearance, physical security and energy efficiency generally associated with a public post-secondary educational institution offering a full schedule of daytime programs and evening courses, with an emphasis on sustainability and valuing our customers and their needs.
• Provide cost-effective and timely facility management and maintenance services that promote our commitment to the care and preservation of the Campus facilities, a safe working environment, and effective risk management to create and maintain a welcoming environment reflecting standards of excellence in support of NSCC programs.
• The office of the Facilities Manager has a consolidated budget under their direct control and are responsible for managing and overseeing and work to ensure that the organization's costs are maintained and that their financial goals are met. The Facilities Manager has a mix of unionized staff resources consisting of skilled trades, maintenance and custodial along with a complement of casual assistance is required during periods of peak activity for events and summer relief.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum education qualification for this position is a Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma in Facilities Management or Building Sciences such as:
  • Architectural or Engineering
  • Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) /Building Environment Systems (BES)/International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
  • Power Engineering - 3rd Class
  • Journeyperson Certified Trade: Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, etc.
• You have 7-10 years (full-time equivalent) of recent occupational experience in a facilities management role, including construction and maintenance services, building operations and facility administration, which includes 5 years' experience supervising, managing or leading a team.
• Occupational experience that includes project management, Construction Safety Supervisor certification, preventative maintenance, inventory control, energy and systems management would be considered an asset.
• A management credential, certificate in Project Management and Construction Safety Supervisor certification or equivalent would be considered assets.
• You are familiar and comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Office 365, CMM systems such as Megamation, Building Automation Control Systems (BAS) along with familiarity with Security and CCTV software, inventory control systems, and are comfortable working in a paperless environment.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology, and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact at all levels of an organization
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in Occupational Health and Safety and Risk management.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You are a strong communicator
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to facility operation (e.g., coordinating services, work, events, logistics, etc.).
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to facilities management, Inventory control, preventative maintenance, and routine safety requirements.
• You have strong project management skills and are comfortable working with capital projects.
• You have demonstrated strength in supervising, managing and leading a team
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence
• You are dedicated to life-long learning
• You show a strong commitment to community involvement

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

NSCC is organized into six campus regions and one stand-alone campus. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.

• Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
• Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning Centre
• Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
• Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning Centre
• Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
• Sydney Waterfront and eCampus Region: Includes Sydney Waterfront Campus and eCampus

Stand-Alone Campus:

• Ivany Campus

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact David Meister, HR Talent Consultant at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.