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

Nova Scotia Community College; Sydney; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Community College seeks an Assistant Facilities Manager (CL3) to lead facilities operations at the Sydney Waterfront Campus. The role oversees buildings, HVAC, shops, vehicles, and grounds, ensuring safety and high standards.

You will manage custodial staff and coordinate with the Facilities Manager on equipment entry in Megamation. Flexibility is required for daytime, evenings and weekends as NSCC programs run across hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification as listed: trades or building services certification.
• Minimum five years of supervisory experience in facilities maintenance or building operations.
• Experience in construction/commissioning of industrial facilities.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs (Megamation).
• Familiar with Megamation and other facility management software.
• Ability to work in a digital environment and learn advancing technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance of buildings, HVAC, shop equipment, vehicles and grounds.
• Manage and supervise custodial staff and daily activities.
• Provide leadership in the absence of the Facilities Manager.
• Ensure equipment maintenance per OEM guidelines and Megamation workflows.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Facility management

Project coordination

Change management

Health & safety knowledge

Strong communication

Digital/technology literacy

Proficiency with Megamation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Trades Training or Building Services Technology certificate

Red Seal Trades Certification

3rd Class Power Engineer

Plumbing & Heating / Electrical or Building related trades certification

Building Environmental Systems Certificate

BMA Accreditation

IFMA / APPA certifications (industry)**

Tools

Megamation

Directline/Megamation (records management)

Office software (MS Office)

Job description

Assistant Facilities Manager (CL3)

Education

Sydney Waterfront Campus

Sydney, Nova Scotia

Continuing Full-time Position

Commencing approximately October 13, 2026

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

Competition No. 2627-179

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

  • 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/Megamation.
• 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.

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.

You will also:

• 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.

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.

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.