2526-219 - Assistant Facilities Manager (CL3) - Sydney Waterfront Campus

Assistant Facilities Manager (CL3)

Education

Sydney Waterfront Campus

Sydney, Nova Scotia

Department of Facilities and Engineering

Continuing Full-time Position: Commencing approximately October 24, 2025

Application deadline is 11:59pm, September 18, 2025

Competition No. 2526-219

Salary range: $72,800.00 to $85,647.06 annually

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is graduation from a recognized training program related to Trades Training or Building Services Technology in one or more of the following areas:
  • Red Seal Trades Certificate
  • Certified Engineering Technologist
  • 3rd Class Power Engineer
  • BMA Accreditation
  • Certification in Plumbing & Heating, Electrical or Building Related Trade
  • Building Environmental Systems Certificate
  • Other industry-specific certifications from organizations such as the Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) or International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), and APPA (formerly known as the Association of Physical Plant Administrators).
• You have a minimum of 5 years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related supervisory experience leading a team in a facilities maintenance or building operations setting.
• You have experience in construction of industrial facilities and associated commissioning.
• You have experience in Preventative Maintenance programs such as Megamation.
• You have experience in Change Management.
• You have knowledge and experience in Occupational Health & Safety Policy, Standards and Compliance.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and e-mail.
• 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 equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism.
• 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 are able to 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 start-up and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You are a strong communicator.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to procurement and logistics.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to the utilization of systems such as Directline/Megamation.
• You have strong project management skills as it relates to constructions projects.
• You have demonstrated strength in supervising, managing and leading a team.
• You show a strong commitment to community involvement such as volunteering at NSCC.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, as a key member of the Sydney Waterfront Campus' Facilities and Engineering Team, you will:

• Assist the Facilities Manager with facilities maintenance and operational activities including safe and efficient maintenance of the buildings, HVAC equipment, shop equipment, vehicles and grounds of Sydney Waterfront Campuses.
• Assist in managing and supervising unionized custodial staff and their work assignments during the day-to-day and planned work activities.
• In the absence of the Facilities Manager, provide leadership and oversight during the absence period, within the entire Facilities' team.
• In consultation with the Facilities Manager, ensure all related equipment and its maintenance is conducted as required at Sydney Waterfront Campus, in a timely and cost-effective manner, as directed by internal processes such as Megamation.
• Work with the Facilities Manager to ensure that all related equipment for Sydney Waterfront Campus is properly entered into Megamation in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) guidelines.

You may be required to work outside of regular hours to manage emergency situations.

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 Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at jaclynn.kelly@nscc.ca. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.