Facility Maintenance Manager

Shannex Incorporated; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental

EAP

Life insurance

Travel insurance

RRSP matching

Vacation accrual

Onsite parking

WorkPerks program

Continuing education

Recognition & rewards

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated is seeking a Facility Maintenance Manager for Parkland At The Lakes 2 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. You will lead the maintenance team, manage budgets, and ensure safety and high standards across our care communities.

You’ll oversee preventative maintenance, coordinate with partners, and drive continuous improvement in facilities operations while upholding Shannex’s commitment to compassionate, high-quality care for residents.

Qualifications

• A degree or designation related to facility operation and maintenance
• Class 4 Boiler Certification
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience with commercial or residential building systems and facilities
• Hands-on experience in plumbing, electrical, heating plants, HVAC, or carpentry
• Strong knowledge of building systems and related repairs
• Experience working with seniors in retirement living or long‑term care
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS
• Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check as applicable
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Passion for healthcare sector and seniors’ quality accommodations and care

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates the Maintenance team, including work assignments and performance evaluation
• Works with community partners to ensure health, safety of clients and employees
• Provides leadership in occupational and client health, safety and security programs
• Inspects buildings, grounds and equipment; oversees preventive maintenance program
• Manages operating budget for building and maintenance; handles purchase orders and invoices
• Updates Emergency Plans and conducts emergency exercises with management
• Prepares written reports on facility risk management
• Collaborates on 5-year capital planning with leadership teams
• Performs additional duties as required

Education

Degree or designation related to facility operation and maintenance

Class 4 Boiler Certification

Strong computer skills

Experience with CMMS

Customer service & interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Centralized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

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™.

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™.

We are searching for a Facility Maintenance Manager to join our new Parkland At The Lakes 2 team based in Dartmouth, 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
• Additional duties as required

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
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.