Supervisor, Facility Maintenance - Signing Bonus and Relocation Available

Company: IWK Health

Req ID: 209179 
Department/Program: Facilities
Location: Halifax   
Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time
 Start Date: Fall 2025
Union Status: Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $32.0149 - $40.0187 hourly
Closing Date: September 19, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

Incentives

Successful external applicants may be eligible for a one-time $10,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 in relocation assistance, subject to a two (2) year return-of-service agreement.

About IWK Health

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region.  We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia.  People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities.  We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes.  We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.  We are proud to support our patients, families, and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

About the Opportunity

The Supervisor coordinates daily operations, supports facility staff, and oversees work with contractors to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.  The role involves troubleshooting, prioritizing, and supervising maintenance activities while also providing backup support to the Manager and Chief Engineer.  The Supervisor helps ensure all facilities are safe, reliable, and meet the standards required to support patient care, clinical services, and mission-critical operations. 

About You

• Grade 12/GED required
• Red Seal Journeyman ticket in one of the facilities related trades: Electrician, Refrigeration, Carpenter, Plumber, etc. AND/OR Licensed Power Engineer/Plant Operator AND/OR other relevant Building/Facilities related certificate/diploma
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in hospital facility systems maintenance AND/OR 3 years of experience with building infrastructure in an acute-care hospital setting 

Hours

Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours weekly plus on call rotation and overtime as required  
 

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing.  If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation.  Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

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