Assistant Manager Maintenance & Operations

 Req ID: 209766
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre 
Department: FMS M&O CEHHC SCCC BMHC
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 24-Sep-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Responsible for supporting the Manager by providing front line leadership, directing and managing staff in the daily operations and prioritization of Maintenance & Operations services, contributing to the implementation and maintenance of standards, policies and procedures, job analysis, workflow routines, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and staffing needs. Plans, organizes and directs the Maintenance & Operations department for the operation, maintenance and repair of the physical plant, buildings and grounds, as well as associated equipment and mechanical/electrical systems.  Responsible to oversee and coordinate assigned construction projects under $50,000; to participate in the tendering and awarding of service/renovation contracts and ensure proper implementation (i.e. standards maintained) and minimal interference with hospital staff and services.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Certified journeyperson or post secondary education related to maintenance and operations.
• 3-5 years progressive leadership experience in facilities or maintenance management.
• Healthcare experience would be considered an asset.
• Experience managing a wide range of projects and stakeholder teams, committees, etc.
• Proven record of success working with staff, contractors, consultants, and clients.
• Ability to apply risk assessment and management principles and processes.
• Strong communication, planning, presentation and organizational skills.
• Knowledge in use of data collection and reporting systems and other related preventive maintenance software programs. Must have well developed computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of SAP is considered an asset.
• Organized with the ability to work in a fast paced, changing organization, responding to a variety of competing demands while working with minimal supervision.
• Sound knowledge of physical plant equipment, power distribution systems, computerized building automation systems (BAS), computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and preventative maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, prioritize, manage and coordinate infrastructure needs and complex infrastructure projects.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time / 75 Hours Bi-weekly 

Compensation and Benefits

$40.95 - $51.19/hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. 

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.