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Director- Atlantic

  • Halifax, NS
  • Hybrid
  • Posted Oct 10, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Regional Director oversees operational activity across 12 Walmart sites, managing a team of Account Managers to ensure performance standards and contract terms are met. The role involves building strong client relationships, developing maintenance methods, and traveling frequently within the assigned region.

Job details

Regional Director Job Descriptions Scandinavian Building Services has been a Canadian leader in retail and commercial cleaning for the last 60 years. Starting as a small family owned and operated business in Edmonton Alberta in 1982 to offering full service janitorial and building maintenance across Canada today. We attribute our success to staying true to our core values of Service, Motivate, Respect, and Connect. As we continue to grow we are looking to add a Regional Director to the Scandi Family! You will be overseeing a portfolio of 12 Walmart sites across Nova Scotia. Travel will include weekly, monthly and occasional overnight (up to monthly, or as required). Business hours are Monday to Friday 6am - 2:30pm with flexibility needed as business needs fluctuate. When not on the road visiting sites, you are welcome to work from the comfort of your own home. What’s in it for you: Awarded one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies: We’re committed to a high level standard of excellence for both clients and our Scandi Family. Growth Opportunities: A place to hang your hat. We want our employees to grow with us long term. Stability and Job Security: Even through tough economic times we’ve continued to steadily grow, and we aren’t slowing down any time soon. With a strong national presence across Canada Family First Culture: We are and have always been a family owned and operated business. We have family friendly events year-round and affectionately call our team members the Scandi Family. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive medical and dental plan as well as personal days off. What your day to day will look like: Reporting into Director of National Accounts and directly managing 4 Account Managers Lead all operational activity within your region through ensuring deadlines are met, developing preventative maintenance methods, building new and improved performance methods and enhanced cleaning techniques and skills Communicate with your team to maintain company policies and KPI’s and to resolve any performance issues Build strong relationships with clients by responding promptly to concerns and conducting regular check ins Lead the set up of new accounts and ensure contract terms are maintained for existing accounts Travel 60% locally within the region and up to 10% to a larger region What you’ll need to succeed: Traveling throughout the region is a daily part of the position so a valid drivers license in good standing is required. Must have 5 years managerial/ leadership experience with mid-senior level direct reports Business finance experience including budgeting and forecasting along with the ability to engage and motivate a team Post secondary education in business or project management is preferred Previous experience in the janitorial field is preferred Additional Job Details: Must be available 24/7 in case of emergency or client needs iPad, Cell Phone and Computer provided Company vehicle and fuel card provided Our interview process: 20 minute preliminary phone interview with our Recruiter 40 minute to an hour assessment (soft skills and personality) 30 minute MS Teams video interview with the Hiring Manager and direct Supervisor for the role At Scandinavian Building Services we are an equal opportunity employer who values a diverse workplace. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome all candidates to apply. We feel it is important that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.

What you’ll do

The Regional Director oversees operational activity across 12 Walmart sites, managing a team of Account Managers to ensure performance standards and contract terms are met. The role involves building strong client relationships, developing maintenance methods, and traveling frequently within the assigned region.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of managerial experience and business finance skills, including budgeting and forecasting. A valid driver's license is required, and post-secondary education in business or project management is preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical plan
  • Dental plan
  • Personal days off
  • Company vehicle
  • Fuel card
  • Ipad
  • Cell phone
  • Computer

Listed skills

  • Leadership · Preferred
  • management · Preferred
  • Budgeting · Preferred
  • Forecasting · Preferred
  • client relations · Preferred
  • KPI Management · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Operational management
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Performance management
  • Client relations
  • Contract management
  • Janitorial operations
  • Strategic planning
  • KPI management
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Corporate Finance
  • Commercial Cleaning
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Project Management
  • Phone Interviews

Job areas

  • Management & Leadership
  • Retail
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Director
  • Emergency Management Director
  • Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
  • Emergency Management Directors

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