Assistant Manager Maintenance & Operations

Req ID: 196382
Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital
Department: FMS Maintenance & Operations
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 18-Feb-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 leadership, directing and managing staff in the daily operations and prioritization of Zone facility services, contributing to the implementation and maintenance of standards, policies and procedures, job analysis, work flow routines, and staffing needs. Plans, organizes and directs the Maintenance/operations department (for responsible sites) for the operation, maintenance and repair of the physical Plant, buildings and grounds, as well as associated equipment and mechanical/electrical systems, to support the function of the facilities and to meet the needs of the patients, clients, and staff. Responsible to oversee and coordinate 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/Operations.
• 3 to 5 years progressive leadership experience in facilities management with at least 1 year experience in managing employees and resources.
• Travel to other sites is required. Access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in a healthcare environment 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.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other departments, consultants, contractors, and all other stakeholders.

More About You

• Experience and competence in building operations and facilities management.
• 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 Micro soft word and excel programs.
• 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 management systems and preventative maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, prioritize, manage and coordinate infrastructure needs and complex infrastructure projects.
• Commitment to furthering education and to remaining current on all provincial & federal standards, laws and regulations as they apply
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practice, and organizational health.
• Demonstrated experience in emergency response coordination in the event of extreme weather/natural disasters and preplanning for response strategy during external and internal systems failures.
• Knowledge and competency in infection prevention and control measures during renovation and construction in a health care facility considered an asset.
• 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 biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$40.15 - $50.19 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.