Manager, Engineering Service

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial education department is seeking a Technical Services Manager in Fredericton, NB. The role involves planning and managing the province's school infrastructure and overseeing operations of school facilities. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree with five years of facility management experience or a post-secondary diploma with seven years of related experience. Bilingualism in English and French is mandatory. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary ranging from $44.42 to $106.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in facility management with a Bachelor's degree.
• Seven years of experience in facility management with a post-secondary diploma.
• Competence in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop strategies for managing school infrastructure.
• Provide leadership on the operations of school physical plants.
• Manage maintenance contracts for school facilities.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Client Service Orientation

Effective Interactive Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applied science or engineering

Two years of post-secondary diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

GIS software

Python

SQL

Job description

Technical Services Manager (Building Systems)

Employer: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD), Fredericton, NB

Posting Date: February 08, 2026

Job Type: Permanent, Full‑time

Location: On‑site, Fredericton, NB

Salary: $44.42 to $106.25 per hour

Starts as soon as possible

Advertised Until: March 10, 2026

Job details

The Educational Facilities and Pupil Transportation Branch provides support and expertise in the planning and management of educational facilities and pupil transportation, aiming to create healthy and secure learning environments.

What you will do

• Plan, develop, and implement strategies for the effective management of the province’s school infrastructure, including 295 schools.
• Provide leadership on the operations of school physical plants.
• Manage maintenance service contracts to support day‑to‑day facility operations of school districts.
• Manage school infrastructure data, analysis and reporting to support decision‑making processes.
• Supervise school infrastructure drawings program.
• Assist in compliance efforts with environmental and public safety laws and regulations.
• Manage current and new programs relating to building environmental standards.
• Serve as SNB Procurement liaison for educational facilities operational requirements.

Who you are

You are client‑centric, passionate about delivering exceptional service, and demonstrate initiative, adaptability, organization, and a solution‑oriented mindset. You are self‑motivated, a strong team player, and capable of multi‑tasking in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines. You possess strong communication, collaboration, problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Need to have

• Bachelor’s degree in applied science, engineering or a related field with five (5) years of experience in facility management; OR
• Two (2) years of post‑secondary diploma in a related field with seven (7) years of experience in facility management.
• Equivalents may be considered.
• Written and spoken competence in English and French.

Nice to have

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
• Programming skills – Python, SQL or other relevant tools.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Experience with GIS software.
• Experience in building operation systems.

Behavioural Competencies

• Analytical Thinking/Judgement
• Client Service Orientation
• Concern for Order
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation

Technical Competencies

• Records and Information Management
• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge
• Ability to learn and interpret applicable legislation and the Department’s Policies and Procedures

Résumé requirements

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years, including part‑time and full‑time experience.

Job Details Summary

• Location: Fredericton, NB
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $44.42 to $106.25 hourly
• Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1
• Source: CareerBeacon #25-2000-018