2627-179 - Assistant Facilities Manager (CL3) - Sydney Waterfront Campus

Jobbe; Sydney; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Community College in Sydney, Nova Scotia, seeks an Assistant Facilities Manager (CL3) to oversee daily operations of the Sydney Waterfront Campus, ensuring safe, efficient building maintenance and asset management.

The role requires at least five years of supervisory experience, relevant trades certification, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Flexible hours including evenings/weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent supervisory experience in facilities maintenance or building operations.
• Experience in construction and commissioning of industrial facilities.
• Experience with Preventative Maintenance programs and Megamation.
• Familiar with procurement, budgeting and asset management.
• Comfortable using facility management software and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day building operations, HVAC equipment, shop equipment, vehicles and campus grounds.
• Lead and supervise custodial staff; provide leadership in the absence of the Facilities Manager.
• Ensure equipment maintenance is conducted timely and cost-effectively per OEM guidelines.
• Accurately enter equipment data into Megamation and coordinate with Facilities Manager.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Facilities management

Project coordination

Health & safety

Procurement & logistics

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Digital literacy

Education

Red Seal Trades Certification

Certified Engineering Technologist

3rd Class Power Engineer

Plumbing & Heating/Electrical or Building Trade

Building Environmental Systems Certificate

IFMA/BOMA/APPA certifications

Tools

Megamation

Directline/Megamation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Facilities Manager (CL3)

Full-time Position, commencing approximately October 13, 2026.

Location: Sydney Waterfront Campus, Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Application deadline: 11:59pm, September 22, 2026.

Competition No: 2627-179.

Salary range: $76,058.94 to $89,481.11 annually.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will provide support in overseeing the day-to-day operations including safe and efficient maintenance of the buildings, HVAC equipment, shop equipment, vehicles and grounds of the Sydney Waterfront Campus. Responsibilities include managing building operations, maintaining equipment and campus grounds, and ensuring health, safety, cleanliness, appearance, and physical security standards are met in alignment with public post-secondary institutional requirements.

Please note that Sydney Waterfront Campus programming runs during daytime, evening and weekend hours and therefore this position requires flexible working hours including evenings and weekends.

• Manage and supervise unionized custodial staff and their work assignments during the day-to-day and planned work activities.
• Provide leadership and oversight within the entire Facilities' team in the absence of the Facilities Manager.
• Ensure all related equipment and its maintenance are conducted as required at Sydney Waterfront Campus, in a timely and cost-effective manner, as directed by internal processes such as Megamation and in consultation with the Facilities Manager.
• Work with the Facilities Manager to ensure that all related equipment for Sydney Waterfront Campus is accurately entered into Megamation in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) guidelines.

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:
  • Red Seal Trades Certification
  • Certified Engineering Technologist
  • 3rd Class Power Engineer
  • Certification in Plumbing & Heating, Electrical or Building Related Trade
  • Building Environmental Systems Certificate
  • BMA Accreditation
  • 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 five (5) years (full-time equivalent) of recent supervisory experience leading a team in a facilities maintenance or building operations setting.
• Experience in construction of industrial facilities and associated commissioning.
• Demonstrated experience in Preventative Maintenance programs such as Megamation.
• Experience in change management.
• Occupational experience that includes facility management would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, and facility management software such as Megamation.
• 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 inclusion diversity, equity, 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.
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in facility management, building operations, as well as start-up and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems.
• 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/Megagation.
• You have strong project management and coordination skills specifically related to construction projects, building operations, custodial management and maintenance.
• You have demonstrated strength in supervising, managing, building, and leading a team.
• You possess knowledge and experience in Occupational Health & Safety Policies, Standards and Compliance.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You are a strong communicator and have a proven ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence, life-long learning, and 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.

About NSCC

Nova Scotia Community College

Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, 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.

Campus Regions

• 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)
• Sydney Waterfront and eCampus Region: Includes Sydney Waterfront Campus and eCampus

Stand-Alone Campus

• Ivany Campus

Candidate Requirements

• 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 & Talent Consultant at [e-mail]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.