Director, Capital Assets

Job summary

The Director of Capital Assets oversees facility operations, maintenance, construction projects, and the management of capital assets. They are responsible for leading teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing procurement processes, and developing strategic goals for school infrastructure.

Job details

Employment Opportunity Position Title: Director, Capital Assets Reports To: Director of Education Location: Eskasoni School Board Office Employment status: Full-time Permanent Job Summary: The Director of Capital Assets oversees facility operations, maintenance, construction projects, and capital asset management. Ensure schools are properly maintained and oversee operations personnel for the departments of maintenance, transportation, and technology. Responsibilities: Plan, organize, direct, and control operations and maintenance of all facilities to support the schools and capital assets; Lead, supervise, and manage a team of employees to ensure daily care and maintenance of capital assets; Manage operations and activities to ensure regulatory compliance and resources are managed effectively; Lead planning and execution of capital projects and monitor capital construction projects; Develop and implement procedures on capital assets and projects; Develop strategic goals and objectives for improvements such as facilities, grounds, equipment, and improvement plans; Liaise with school administrators on facility concerns to ensure support on educational requirements; Manage procurement processes, vendor selection and contracts; Ensure all buildings are maintained in accordance with health and safety codes, board policies and standards, as well as legislative requirements; Analyze operational systems and procedures in coordination with supervisors of maintenance and transportation to ensure student safety; Develop and maintain health and safety protocols, including school safety plans, fire drills, lockdowns, evacuations, and crisis/emergency plans for all buildings; Ensure maintenance and data of records ie: schedules, inspections, and audits, are in compliance with regulations; Collaborate effectively with supervisors, principals, and parents/guardians in solving bus discipline issues; Perform other related duties assigned by the director of education. Requirements: Post-secondary education in business, construction, or related fields. Minimum 5 years of experience in leadership roles, preferably in a school-based environment and capital project management. Knowledge of Mi’kmaq culture, language, and community dynamics is an asset Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels. Strong leadership skills and effective decision-making skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace apps (Gmail, Sheets, Docs) Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed. Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization. Application Process: Applications should be submitted electronically through BambooHR and must include a resume, cover letter, and 3 work-related references or by email to shannondenny@schoolbd.ca The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record with vulnerable sector check and child abuse registry prior to commencing employment. Preference will be given to Indigenous people in accordance to the Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Submit the above information to: Shannon Denny, Human Resource Generalist Eskasoni School Board 4645 Shore Road Eskasoni, NS B1W 1K3 Phone: 902-379-2206 Fax: 902-379-2273 Email: shannondenny@schoolbd.ca Closing Date: October 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM

What you’ll do

The Director of Capital Assets oversees facility operations, maintenance, construction projects, and the management of capital assets. They are responsible for leading teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing procurement processes, and developing strategic goals for school infrastructure.

Requirements

Candidates must possess post-secondary education in business, construction, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, preferably in a school-based environment with capital project management, is required.

Listed skills

• Procurement · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Google Workspace · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• crisis management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Capital asset management
• Facility operations
• Construction project management
• Strategic planning
• Procurement
• Vendor management
• Health and safety compliance
• Leadership
• Decision-making
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Workspace
• Budgeting
• Regulatory compliance
• Crisis management
• Communication
• Team management
• Effective Communication
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Auditing
• Management
• Capital Assets
• Decision Making
• Regulatory Compliance
• Facility Operations
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Requirements Management
• Safety Codes
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Education
• Construction
• Transportation
• Administrative
• Capital Assets Manager
• Director of Project Management
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists