2425-414 - Facilities Manager - Akerley Campus

Facilities Manager

Location:
Akerley Campus, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Department:
Department of Facilities and Engineering

Position Type:
Continuing Full-time Position (Commencing approximately February 18, 2025)

Application Deadline:
11:
59 PM, January 16, 2025

Competition No:
2425-414

Salary Range:
$100,733.818 to $118,510.373 annually

Qualifications

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a post-secondary degree/diploma in Facilities Management or Building Sciences such as:
  
• Architectural or Engineering
• Building Services Technician/BMA Accreditation
• Certified Engineering Technologist
• 3rd Class Power Engineer
• Journeyperson Certification in Plumbing, Heating, Electrical or Building Related Trade
• Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) / Building Environment Systems (BES) / International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
• A certificate in Project Management would be considered an asset.
• 7-10 years of recent occupational experience in a facilities management role, including construction and maintenance services, building operations, and facility administration, which includes 5 years' experience supervising, managing, and leading a team.
• Construction Safety Supervisor certification or equivalent would be considered an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of administrative, budgeting, financial, procurement, and personnel management practices and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a team and a strong track record for professional development.
• Occupational experience that includes project management, preventative maintenance systems, inventory control, energy and systems management, and leadership in sustainability programs would be considered an asset.
• Experience in Occupational Health & Safety Construction Management.
• Familiarity with and comfort using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, Office 365, and inventory control and preventative maintenance software.
• Comfortable working in a digital environment and taking responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology. Committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that enable interaction at all levels of an organization.
• Superior customer service skills and ability to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
• Strong team working skills that contribute positively to a team environment.
• Specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in occupational health and safety, with an understanding of implementing risk management programs.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent coordination skills related to facilities operations (e.g., coordinating services, work, events, logistics, etc.).
• Proven records and information management skills specifically related to inventory control and preventative maintenance.
• Strong project management skills and comfort handling multiple capital projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated strength in supervising, managing, and leading a team with a strong commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Team player as a member of the Akerley Campus Management Team.
• Strong commitment to excellence and customer service.
• Dedication to life-long learning.
• Strong commitment to community involvement.

Responsibilities

As the campus' Facilities Manager, you will be accountable for efficiently maintaining the buildings and grounds of the Campus to a standard of health, safety, cleanliness, appearance, physical security, and energy efficiency generally associated with a public post-secondary educational institution offering a full schedule of daytime programs and evening courses, with an emphasis on sustainability and valuing our customers and their needs. You will provide cost-effective and timely facility management and maintenance services that promote our commitment to the care and preservation of the Campus facilities, a safe working environment, and effective risk management in order to create and maintain a welcoming environment reflecting standards of excellence in support of NSCC programs. In this position, you will report to the Campus Principal with functional accountability to the Director of Facilities and Engineering.

Additional Information

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.