Environmental Services Manager

MacLeod Group; Town of Mahone Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits package

Ongoing education and leadership dev

Supportive, inclusive workplace

Job summary

MacLeod Cares Mahone Bay Nursing Home is a 96-bed long-term care facility in Mahone Bay, NS seeking an Environmental Services Manager to lead Maintenance, Housekeeping and Laundry, ensuring a safe, compliant, and home-like environment for Residents.

Reporting to the Director Support Services, you will oversee building systems, HR activities, budgeting, and collaboration with the management team to deliver reliable services and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in Building Systems or related field.
• 5 years of experience with building trades including plumbing, electrical, mechanical.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Act, Building Code, CSA Standards.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and email.
• Strong communication and dependable organizational skills.
• Leadership experience in managing teams and budgets.
• Ethical, collaborative, and privacy-conscious.
• Ability to supervise and coach staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Environmental Services including Maintenance, Housekeeping and Laundry.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance across departments.
• Manage building systems for optimal operation.
• Lead HR activities: onboarding, coaching, scheduling, performance reviews.
• Oversee departmental budgets, purchasing, and inventory.
• Collaborate with management to meet organizational goals.

Skills

Building trades knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Building Systems certificate/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MacLeod Cares Mahone Bay Nursing Home is a 96-bed long-term care home located in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. We are proud to provide compassionate, person-centered care in a close-knit community environment where Residents feel at home.

Operating under MacLeod Group Health Services Limited (MGHSL), we are committed to creating a positive, supportive workplace where team members grow, lead, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Residents and their families.

Reporting to the Director Support Services, the Environmental Services Manager is responsible for:

• Overall management and delivery of Environmental Services including Maintenance, Housekeeping and Laundry
• Safety and risk management for Environmental Services, ensuring departmental compliance with applicable legislative, regulatory, program and licensing standards
• Managing building systems, ensuring optimal operation
• Human resources activities within the Environmental Services department, including onboarding, coaching, supervising, scheduling, and performance management
• Managing departmental budgets, including review of financial statements, managing ordering, purchasing, inventory control and capital purchases
• Working collaboratively with the management team

Qualifications:

• Certificate or diploma in Building Systems or Stationary/Power Engineering Technology or combination of work experience overseeing and managing the operations of a similar facility
• 5 years of experience with a good working knowledge of all building trades including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, air handling, building systems and related fields
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, National Building Code, National Fire Protection Act, and applicable CSA Standards
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail required
• Effective communication, both written and verbal
• Dependability to plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
• Excellent teamwork and team building skills
• Sound leadership and management abilities
• Strong morals and ethics, including political and cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to staff privacy

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages and benefits package
• Ongoing education, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive, and team-oriented workplace culture
• Comprehensive Occupational Health & Safety training and resources to ensure you can work with confidence and care – your safety is our priority
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Residents and families every day

Safety is a shared responsibility. We are looking for candidates who value a culture of care, accountability, and proactive health and safety practices.

MacLeod Cares is committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage everyone to apply.

Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Great people are the foundation of our success!