PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Manager, Corporate Operational Resources
Halifax Nova Scotia

About the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) is the province's provider of workplace injury insurance. We inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. But if it occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work. We also provide caring, compassionate support in the wake of workplace tragedy. Our employees describe the culture as Collaborative, Evolving, Service-Minded and Team-Focused.

About the Role

The Manager, Corporate Operational Resources (CORe) reports to the VP, Finance and Corporate Operational Resources. The Manager, CORe is responsible for a broad base of activities encompassed under facilities and administrative management. This includes managing: facilities, security and safety; and managing administrative functions: procurement processes and reporting, client focused home modification/construction projects, the printing and postal service teams and the front-office reception. This role is responsible for assisting the Vice President in departmental operational planning and in alignment with the organization's strategic objectives. Establishes and implements performance standards and measures and being accountable for meeting service and performance goals for the department.

This position is responsible for all management functions of the CORe team and leading the following: projects, organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources, budgeting, financial tracking, and managing procurement and contract management processes when applicable for the department.

The role establishes and implements performance standards and measures and being accountable for meeting service and performance goals for the department. The manager contributes to the overall success of the WCBNS and ensures the CORe team is aligned with the organization's strategic objectives. This includes leadership and development of staff, change management, corporate growth and organizational objectives.

Your Experience & Skills

• Graduation from university with a degree in engineering, architecture or business, or a degree supplemented by relevant additional formal education such as, but not limited to, construction, engineering, architecture, and/or building systems/facilities management.
• A minimum of 5+ years' related experience in facilities management, with a minimum of 3 to 5 years in progressively senior roles with demonstrated leadership accountabilities.
• In depth experience in facilitating change, including collaboration with management stakeholders.
• Membership in the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) or other facilities management related organization is an asset.

We offer a competitive compensation package ranging from $90,359 - $112,951.

Application Details

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by 4pm on January 17, 2025. In the subject line of your email, please quote the competition number: JV 169-24 EXT Manager, Corporate Operational Resources.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Selected candidates will be contacted to participate in interviews. Please note: WCB is required to check all employment references before presenting an offer to the successful candidate.

Diverse & Inclusive Workplace

The WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace culture and an accessible work environment where diversity thrives.

The WCB Nova Scotia is the province's provider of workplace injury insurance. Our people are safety champions with a caring, compassionate and can-do-attitude. At the WCB Nova Scotia, every employee is an important contributor to our organization's corporate goals. We strive to advance our inclusive workplace culture by weaving the social, cultural, visible, and invisible differences of our employees into our way of work. We also take inspiration from the diverse communities we serve across Nova Scotia.

We have adopted a foundational Inclusive Workplace Policy that strives to build upon our core values of safety, care and compassion. We stay in practice to increase our cultural competency and strengthen our relationships with community.

The WCB Nova Scotia is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace that is accessible and accommodating to individuals with disabilities and other protected characteristics to support their full participation in the recruitment process and workplace.

Accommodation Request

WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with job candidates and employees to request reasonable accommodation in a confidential manner.

To request accommodation, please contact the Human Resource team by email at [email protected]. All information received will be kept confidential.

To learn more about WCB Nova Scotia, visit www.wcb.ns.ca or connect with us on LinkedIn.