Building Services Technician

Invest Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health & dental coverage

EFAP

Development opportunities

Mentorship

Job summary

Invest Nova Scotia is seeking a Building Services Technician to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of our facilities at The Labs on the Dalhousie campus. This permanent role supports over 40,000 sq ft of space used by life sciences startups.

You will perform janitorial and basic maintenance, coordinate activities, assist with event setups, respond to resident inquiries, maintain records, and work with contractors to address issues promptly and professionally.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years' experience.
• Experience with janitorial and basic maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of OH&S standards and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial duties, minor maintenance, and preventative maintenance.
• Coordinate building-related activities and event/meeting setups.
• Respond to resident inquiries and maintain records and documentation.
• Work with contractors and service providers to address issues promptly.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Maintenance coordination

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Communication

Organization & planning

Problem-solving

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

Facility/Building maintenance training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Drive growth. Fuel innovation. Shape the future of Nova Scotia.

Invest Nova Scotia empowers businesses of all sizes to leverage our province's natural advantages and deliver world-class solutions for Canada and global markets. Through our focus on three key areas of economic growth: start-up and venture capital, scale-up and export, and investment attraction, we're helping Nova Scotia become an economic success story. Together, we turn local potential into lasting prosperity.

As a provincial crown corporation reporting to the Department of Growth and Development, and Defence Industries our team is as innovative and energetic as the clients we serve. We are a client and people-centric organization, and we care deeply about the work we do, guided by our values and our passion to help the companies we work with grow and succeed.

Job Opportunity: Building Services Technician (Permanent)

Reporting to the Manager, Properties and Incubation, the Building Maintenance Technician is responsible for the janitorial, maintenance, and repair services that keep our facilities safe, functional, and welcoming. This role supports the operation of more than 40,000 square feet of specialized space where innovative startups can grow and succeed.

This role is based at The Labs on the Dalhousie campus, a hub for Nova Scotia's life sciences sector. The Labs is home to startup and growing life sciences companies, offering laboratory and office space, onsite support, and opportunities to connect and collaborate with other businesses. Invest Nova Scotia also operates The Bays in Dartmouth, which provides office and light industrial space for clean technology and other innovative businesses.

What You'll Do

You'll play a hands-on role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of our facilities through daily janitorial duties, minor maintenance activities, preventative maintenance support, and timely responses to facility-related requests. You'll also support the day-to-day operation of the facilities by coordinating building-related activities, assisting with event and meeting room setups, responding to resident client and tenant inquiries, maintaining records and documentation, and working with contractors and service providers to help ensure facility issues are addressed promptly and professionally.

What We're Looking For

• You hold a high school diploma and have 3-5 years of practical experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, working with the public and performing building maintenance duties.
• Training in building maintenance or facility management is an asset.

You also bring:

• Experience with janitorial, and general maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and repairs, including mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Understanding of Occupational Health & Safety standards and safe work practices.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities, maintaining records and documentation, and working collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organization, planning, scheduling, problem-solving, decision-making, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting and carrying materials, tools, and equipment, and working in a hands-on environment that requires bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing ladders.

What We Offer

We offer a people-focused rewards package designed to support your wellbeing and work/life balance. Our defined benefit pension plan, robust Blue Cross health and dental coverage, and Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) provide comprehensive support for you and your family.You'll also have access to professional development opportunities, mentorship, and the chance to work with innovative, emerging companies in Nova Scotia. All to help you build a fulfilling career whilemaintaininga balanced life.

We Value Diversity

Invest Nova Scotia is committed to embracing diversity and fostering a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from Black and African Nova Scotians, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, members of the 2