Facilities Manager (CL7)
Marconi CampusSydney, Nova Scotia

Department of Facilities and EngineeringTerm Full-time Position: Commencing approximately April 10, 2023 and ending approximately April 10, 2024
Application deadline is 11:59pm, March 21, 2023Competition No. 2023-066
Salary range: $94,478.89 to $111,151.64 annually

You are a collaborative, team player who takes personal accountability to deliver on what is expected in your role and you strive for excellence every day. You understand our position as role models to our students and as such, you demonstrate the utmost professionalism, integrity and respect for all persons in everything you do. You are committed to life-long learning, occupational currency and a belief in NSCC's mission. You bring a learning-centered perspective to everything you do. You think broadly, celebrate diversity of thought, and respect the uniqueness of individuals. You flourish in a dynamic, changing and sometimes ambiguous environment by keeping informed and connected within your role and the College. Is this you?

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum education qualification for this position is a Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma in Facilities Management or Building Sciences such as:
  • Architectural or Engineering
  • Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) /Building Environment Systems (BES)/International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
  • Power Engineering - 3rd Class
  • Journeyperson Certified Trade: Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, etc.
• A management credential, certificate in Project Management and Construction Safety Supervisor certification or equivalent would be considered assets.
• You have 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 or leading a team.
• Occupational experience that includes project management, preventative maintenance, inventory control, energy and systems management would be considered an asset.
• Experience managing in a unionized environment would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, email, Office 365, inventory control systems and are comfortable working in a paperless environment.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology, and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion and professionalism.
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact at all levels of an organization.
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in Occupational Health and Safety and Risk management.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You are a strong communicator.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to facility operation (e.g., coordinating services, work, events, logistics, etc.) across multiple locations.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to Inventory control, preventative maintenance and routine safety requirements.
• You have strong project management skills are comfortable working with capital projects.
• You have demonstrated strength in supervising, managing and leading a team with a strong commitment to professional development.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and customer and client service.
• You are dedicated to life-long learning.
• You show a strong commitment to community involvement.
• As a member of a regional campus management team, you are a collaborative team player.

You will change lives. You will join committed individuals as we work to build Nova Scotia's economy and improve quality of life through education and innovation. As an NSCC employee, you will be part of that change.
You will find a place to grow personally and professionally with opportunities for professional development and collaborative projects.
You will do meaningful and challenging work in a publicly accountable and respectful working and learning environment that is diverse, safe and inclusive. You will have the freedom to enable innovation, improvement and excellence.
You will celebrate the uniqueness of individuals. NSCC campuses are located on the traditional territory of the Mi'kmaq People. Nova Scotia Community College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing an online questionnaire with your application.

NSCC offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. As a learning-centred organization, we provide opportunities for every NSCC employee to be a life-long learner. 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 Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.