Facilities Manager - DePaul Hall

Shannex Incorporated; Bedford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & dental

Life insurance

RRSP with employer match

Vacation & travel insurance

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks discounts

Centre of Excellence training

Continuing education

Safety recognition

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated in Bedford, Nova Scotia, seeks a full-time Facilities Manager to lead the new DePaul Hall Enhanced Care team opening October 2026. You will supervise the Maintenance group, partner with community stakeholders, and ensure health, safety and efficiency across the facilities.

Ideal candidates bring a related degree, boiler certification, hands-on building systems experience, and strong IT skills.

Qualifications

• A degree or designation related to facility operation and maintenance.
• Class 4 Boiler Certification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with commercial or residential building systems.
• Hands-on experience in plumbing, electrical, HVAC or carpentry.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and related repairs.
• Experience working with seniors in retirement living or long-term care.
• Proficient in MS Office and CMMS.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for healthcare and seniors’ quality accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates Maintenance team assignments and performance.
• Collaborates with partners to ensure health, wellness and safety of clients and employees.
• Provides leadership in occupational health, safety and security programs.
• Inspects buildings, grounds and equipment; oversees preventative maintenance.
• Manages operating budget; processes purchase orders and invoices.
• Updates Emergency Plans and conducts drills with leadership.
• Produces quarterly/annual risk reports.
• Contributes to 5-year capital planning and implementation.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Health & safety

Customer service

Computer skills

Budget management

Education

Degree in facility operation & maintenance

Class 4 Boiler Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS (Centralized Maintenance Management System)

Job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

In anticipation of opening in October 2026, we are searching for a full-time Facilities Manager to join our new DePaul Hall Enhanced Care team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

• Supervises and evaluates the Maintenance team, including work assignments, training, disciplinary procedures, and performance evaluation
• Works with various community partners to ensure the health, wellness and safety of clients and employees in the various facilities
• Provides leadership and guidance in occupational and client health, safety and security programs
• Inspects buildings, grounds and equipment; oversees preventative maintenance program Asset Planner
• Administers the operating budget for building and maintenance; prepares purchase orders, verifies and approves invoices for payment
• Updates Emergency Plans (Fire, Disaster, Bomb etc.) and completes various emergency exercises to test the knowledge of the employees in emergency situations and the effectiveness of the various plans. This is performed in cooperation with the Regional Manager, Site Managers and Departmental supervisors
• Provides written reports to the Regional Manager on departmental and facility risk management on a quarterly and annual basis
• Collaborates with the Corporate Leadership team and facility management teams to develop and implement ongoing 5-year capital plan

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A degree or designation related to facility operation and maintenance or a combination of equivalent education and experience
• Class 4 Boiler Certification
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working with commercial or residential building systems and facilities;
• Hands on work experience in at least one of the following: plumbing, electrical, heating plants, HVAC, or carpentry
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, heating plants, etc.) and experience in related repairs;
• Experience working with seniors in a retirement living or long-term care environment;
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Centralized Maintenance Management Systems
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills;
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.