Supervisor - Facilities Support Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare employer in Nova Scotia is seeking a Supervisor for their FMS Facility Support Services. This full-time role requires two years of supervisory experience, preferably in healthcare, and solid knowledge of cleaning methods and safety principles. Located in Western Zone at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital, the position offers a competitive hourly rate of $30.51 - $38.13, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• At least two years supervisory experience is required, preferably in a health care setting.
• Experience with Occupational Health and Safety principles and WHMIS is required.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and willingness to travel to other sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing health facility operations and staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Respond to emails and calls, potentially outside normal working hours.
• Oversee cleaning methods and practices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Occupational Health and Safety principles

Experience in a unionized environment

Competencies in other languages

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Job description

Overview

Req ID: 210448
Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Department: FMS Facility Support Services SW
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 9-Oct-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there\'s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you\'ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health (NSH) provides sustainable safe and high quality health services that are accessible, people-centered, promote health and wellness, and optimize the health of all Nova Scotian’s. This is accomplished across four management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centers and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient, and community based programs and services, including mental health and addictions, primary health care, public health, and continuing care.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Post-secondary education in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• At least two years supervisory experience is required; experience within a health care setting is preferred.
• Experience working within a unionized environment is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in the theories and principles of cleaning methods, practices and techniques; experience with Occupational Health and Safety principles and WHMIS is required. Required to answer calls and respond to emails and possibly come in to work outside of normal working hours.
• Shift work may be required.
• Travel to other sites is required and must have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent Full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$30.51- $38.13 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.