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Dartmouth, NS

Education and Training

Experienced

Full-time

Competition Number: 2627-062(b)

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Assistant Facilities Manager

Akerley Campus

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Department of Facilities and Engineering

Continuing Full Time Position: Commencing approximately August 10, 2026

Application deadline is 11:59PM, Jully 23, 2026

Competition No. 2627-062(b)

Salary range: $$76,058.94 to $89,481.11 annually

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What you'll do

Responsibilities

What you will be doing…

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will provide support in overseeing the day-to-day operations including safe and efficient maintenance of the buildings, HVAC equipment, shop equipment, vehicles and grounds of Akerley Campus, and all associated sites including the 100-bed housing complex. Responsibilities include managing building operations, maintaining equipment and campus grounds, and ensuring health, safety, cleanliness, appearance, and physical security standards are met in alignment with public post-secondary institutional requirements.

You Will Also

Manage and supervise unionized custodial staff and their work assignments during the day-to-day and planned work activities. Provide leadership and oversight within the entire Facilities' team in the absence of the Facilities Manager. Ensure all related equipment and its maintenance are conducted as required at Akerley Campus, in a timely and cost-effective manner, as directed by internal processes such as Megamation and in consultation with the Facilities Manager. Work with the Facilities Manager to ensure that all related equipment for Akerley Campus is accurately entered into Megamation in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) guidelines.

Please note that Akerley Campus programming runs during daytime, evening and weekend hours and therefore this position requires flexible working hours including evenings and weekends when required.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience

The minimum educational qualification for this position is graduation from a recognized training program related to Trades Training or Building Services Technology in one or more of the following: Red Sealed Trades Certification Certified Engineering Technologist 3rd Class Power Engineer Certification Plumbing & Heating, Electrical or Building Related Trade Building Environmental Systems Certificate BMA/IFMA Accreditation Other industry-specific certifications from organizations such as the Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) or International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), and APPA (formerly known as the Association of Physical Plant Administrators). You have a minimum of 5 years of recent and related occupational experience in leading a team in a facilities maintenance or building operations setting. Occupational experience that includes Facility Management would be considered an asset. Experience in construction of industrial facilities and associated commissioning would be considered an asset. You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail. Demonstrated experience in Preventative Maintenance programs such as Megamation. Experience in change management. You possess knowledge and experience in Occupational Health & Safety Policy, Standards and Compliance. 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. You have a valid Nova Scotia driver's license.

Relevant Skills And Knowledge

You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism. 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 are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction. You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in facility management, building operations, as well as start-up and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems. You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to procurement and logistics. You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to the utilization of systems such as Directline/Megamation. You have strong project management and coordination skills specifically related to construction projects, building operations, custodial management and maintenance. You have demonstrated strength in supervising, managing, building, and leading a team. You are familiar working within and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures. You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills. You are a strong communicator and have a proven ability to follow instructions. You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence, life-long learning, and community involvement. You are able to perform all physical duties of the job as required for the operation and maintenance of the facilities and operation of small hand tools and shop equipment.

A Little Bit About Us

Nova Scotia Community College

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

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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 Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at nikki.berrigan@nscc.ca. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.

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