2627-218 - Facilities Support Assistant (FS4) - Ivany Campus

Nova Scotia Community College; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Community College, Ivany Campus in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking an Operational Support role within the Department of Facilities and Engineering. The assignment runs full-time from late November to late March, with a deadline of November 10, 2026 for applications.

The employee will contribute to safe, clean, and well-maintained campus facilities, supporting NSCC programs and student housing sites while adhering to energy and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or willingness to attain.
• WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations training asset; First Aid and CPR and NS driver's license a plus.
• Minimum one year's experience as a cleaner (full-time equivalent).
• Custodial/maintenance experience in post-secondary or commercial setting asset.
• Experience in trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical) asset.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, Email, and Megamation.
• Experience providing general, preventative and scheduled maintenance.
• Must use and maintain PPE.
• Ability to safely use ladders under 10 feet.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and timely maintenance and custodial service that promotes care of Campus facilities and safe work environment.
• Perform full range of routine and special cleaning duties to keep Campus safe and hygienic, including housing and other campus sites.
• Perform routine painting duties and room rental setups.
• Hours of work may vary; shift work and on-call duties as required.

Job description

Operational Support

Facilities Support Assistant (FS4)

Ivany Campus

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Department of Facilities and Engineering

Term Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately November 30, 2026 and ending approximately March 31, 2027

Application deadline is 11:59PM, November 10, 2026

Competition No. 2627-218

Salary range: $41,702.30 to $43,315.12 annually

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 a high school diploma or GED. Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations would be considered an asset, as would Standard First Aid and CPR and possession of a valid NS driver's licence.

• You have a minimum of one year's experience (full-time equivalent) as a cleaner (including the operation of waxing and polishing machines and automatic scrubbers).

• Custodial and/or maintenance experience in a post‑secondary or commercial setting would be considered an asset.

• Occupational experience that includes working in one or more of the trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical) would be considered an asset.

• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E‑mail and Megamation.

• You have demonstrated experience providing general, preventative, and scheduled maintenance duties.

• Required to use and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to safely use ladders less than 10 feet in height, as required.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

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

• You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are able to interact effectively with a diversity of people.

• 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 operating auto scrubbers, carpet extraction equipment, and other custodial related equipment.

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

• You have a proven ability to follow instructions

• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating services, work, events, logistics.

• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence.

• You are dedicated to life‑long learning.

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and timely maintenance and custodial service that promotes commitment to the care and preservation of Campus facilities, a safe work environment and effective risk management in order to create and maintain a welcoming environment reflecting standards of excellence in support of NSCC programs.
• With an emphasis on energy and sustainability, perform a full range of routine and special cleaning duties associated with keeping the Campus in a safe and hygienic condition. This may include cleaning responsibilities in the common areas and common washrooms of the Student Housing building and other campus sites such as the Aviation Institute.
• Perform routine painting duties and room rental setups.
• Hours of work may vary. Shift work and on‑call duties as required.

Please note that you will be required to wear a supplied uniform.

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.