Senior Facilities Specialist

NS
On-site
Posted Sep 4, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 8+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Senior Facilities Specialist is responsible for all facilities maintenance, contracting, and internal work order coordination. They will perform general building maintenance, manage external contractors, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Job details

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 150 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.Job Summary Reporting to the Director of Facilities and working closely with our Senior Director, Site Lead, the Senior Facilities Specialist will be responsible for all facilities maintenance and contracting. This position will coordinate internal work orders, maintenance requests, general renovations and coordinate external contractors as required. This role will report on site to our Bedford, NS office.As Senior Facilities Specialist, your main responsibilities will include: Perform a variety of facility related tasks in the areas of preventive and general building maintenance, carpentry, equipment construction, and courier or locksmith duties Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget Follow written work instructions. Must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools and equipment (WHMIS) Proper use of required PPE May participate in LEAN Events, “Six S” activities, action teams, etc Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization Assist management with special projects and assignments as requested What you require to be successful in the role: 8+ years of experience in maintenance/utility work or any combination of training and/or experience that will allow the incumbent to perform listed duties Thorough understanding of general job aspects and moderate understanding of the detailed aspects of the job; knowledge of electrical, mechanical and building construction trades, skilled in operating applicable equipment Experience support commercial/industrial environmentsStrong working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, access control, fire/life safety) and how to troubleshoot/escalate issues appropriately Vendor/Contractor management capabilities - including creating scopes of work, obtaining quotes, monitoring service levels and managing renewals Strong communication and customer service mindset - able to work effectively with employees, leadership, vendors and internal partners Excellent organizational and documentation skills with high attention to detail (work orders, logs, compliance records, asset lists, invoices and purchase orders) Project Coordination Skills - able to manage timelines, budgets, stakeholders, and communicate progress for moves/changes and minor capital work Benefits of working with DRS Canada: A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter An opportunity to participate in the design and development of DRS PPI’s next generation of power conversion equipment, using leading edge technology Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance Industry leading wellness program including: Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare An exceptional mental health benefit Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program Competitive compensation including: Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning Maternity and Parental leave top-up Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off About DRS Pivotal Power DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group. All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance. Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com/careers. #DRSCanada

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in maintenance or utility work with a strong understanding of building systems and trade skills. The role requires excellent organizational, communication, and project coordination abilities.

Benefits

• Health coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Virtual healthcare • Mental health benefit • Employee and family assistance program • Professional development reimbursement • Registered retirement savings plan • Financial planning • Maternity and parental leave top-up • Vacation • Personal days • Sick leave