2526-173 - Building Services Lead - Truro Campus

Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC; Truro; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Truro, NS is seeking a Building Services Lead. This full-time role involves planning and supervising building services and ensuring environmental sustainability. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience in facilities management, and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers competitive benefits and a salary ranging from $45,359.95 to $47,954.41 annually.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience in facilities management.
• Experience with HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical trade is an asset.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise building services and facilities support staff.
• Ensure adherence to environmental sustainability practices.
• Provide effective maintenance and custodial services.

Skills

Commitment to inclusion

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Education

High school diploma or GED

Building Environment Systems (BES) Level 1

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Building Automation Systems Software

Job description

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The Opportunity

Truro, NS

Education and Training

Experienced

Full-time

Competition Number : 2526-173

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Wellness Programs

Operational Support

Building Services Lead (FS12)

Education

Northern Region - Truro Campus

Truro, Nova Scotia

Department of Facilities and Engineering

Full Time Continuing Position : Commencing approximately August 18, 2025

Application deadline is 11 : 59PM, July 29, 2025

Competition No. 2526-173

Salary range : $45,359.95 to $47,954.41 annually

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What you'll do

Responsibilities

What you will be doing…

This position is located in the Northern Region at Truro Campus.

Facilities and Engineering is accountable to provide effective and timely maintenance and custodial service that promote commitment to the care and preservation of campus facilities, a safe work environment, effective risk management in order to create and maintain a welcoming environment reflecting standards of excellence in support of NSCC programs.

NSCC is committed to taking a leadership role as the College continues its journey towards environmental sustainability for the benefit of all Nova Scotians. As a steward of the environment, you will be responsible to demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining an environmentally sustainable workplace in all aspects of your position (such as waste management programs, energy efficiency programs and conservation).

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, as the Building Services Lead, you will plan, schedule, direct and functionally supervise all duties applicable to building services and facilities support staff in addition to general maintenance and cleaning duties.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience :

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED) or willingness to attain Grade 12 or GED within your probationary period. Building Environment Systems (BES) Level 1 or equivalent. You have a Forklift Operators Certificate or are willing to obtain this certification within your probationary period. A Building Trade Certification would be considered an asset.
• You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in a facilities management department with an emphasis on the management and supervision of custodial, maintenance, general building trades and shipping and receiving functions.
• Experience aiding with an HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical trade would be considered an asset.
• Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations would be considered an asset
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, Megamation and building automation systems software.
• You have demonstrated experience providing general and preventative maintenance duties
• Possession of a valid driver's license is a bona fide relevant occupational requirement for this position.

Relevant Skills And Knowledge

You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism.

You possess excellent interpersonal, and communication skills and can interact effectively with a diversity of people.

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 Building Automation Systems Software

Ability to read and interpret the mixes and various uses of chemicals used for cleaning.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

You are familiar working within and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures.

You have a proven ability to follow oral and written instructions.

You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to Work orders and Preventative Maintenance.

You possess a trade or you possess experience providing assistance to a trade.

You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in Facilities Management.

You are dedicated to life-long learning and keeping up with new technologies in facilities maintenance field.

You show a strong commitment to community involvement

You are able to perform all physical duties of the job as required for the operation and maintenance of the facilities and operation of small hand tools and shop equipment.

A Little Bit About Us

Nova Scotia Community College

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal / Indigenous Persons, Black / African Nova Scotians, 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 the online questionnaire within the application.

NSCC is organized into five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.

Eastern Region : Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning Centre

Northern Region : Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning Centre

Metro Region : Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus

Southwest Region : Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning Centre

Valley Region : Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)

Stand-Alone Campuses

Ivany Campus

Sydney Waterfront Campus

eCampus

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link.

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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 [e-mail]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here : https : / / www.nscc.ca / about / publications / policies-procedures / policies / employee-workplace-accommodations-policy.asp

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.

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