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The Opportunity

Operational Support

Building Services Lead

Cumberland Campus

Springhill Nova Scotia

Department of Facilities and Engineering

Term Full-Time Position : Commencing October 21 2025 (and ending approximately December 31 2025)

Application deadline : 11 : 59PM September 30 2025

Competition No : 2526-237

Salary Range : $45359.95 - $47954.41 annually

What youll do

Responsibilities

Facilities and Engineering is accountable to provide effective and timely maintenance and custodial service that promote commitment to the care and preservation of campus facilities a safe work environment effective risk management in order to create and maintain a welcoming environment reflecting standards of excellence in support of NSCC programs.

NSCC is committed to taking a leadership role as the College continues its journey towards environmental sustainability for the benefit of all Nova Scotians. As a steward of the environment you will be responsible to demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining an environmentally sustainable workplace in all aspects of your position (such as waste management programs energy efficiency programs and conservation).

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager as the Building Services Lead you will plan schedule direct and functionally supervise all duties applicable to building services and facilities support staff in addition to general maintenance and cleaning duties.

What youll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience :

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED) or willingness to attain Grade 12 or GED within your probationary period. Building Environment Systems (BES) Level 1 or equivalent. You have a Forklift Operators Certificate or are willing to obtain this certification within your probationary period. A Building Trade Certification would be considered an asset.
• You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in a facilities management department with an emphasis on the management and supervision of custodial maintenance general building trades and shipping and receiving functions.
• Experience aiding with an HVAC Plumbing or Electrical trade would be considered an asset.
• Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite E-mail Megamation and building automation systems software.
• You have demonstrated experience providing general and preventative maintenance duties.
• Possession of a valid drivers license is a bona fide relevant occupational requirement for this position.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge :

You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion diversity equity accessibility and anti-racism.

A little bit about us

Nova Scotia Community College

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal / Indigenous Persons Black / African Nova Scotians members of racially visible communities persons with disabilities persons of a minority sexual orientation gender identity and / or expression and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

NSCC is organized into five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCCs commitment to accessible high-quality education across the province.

Stand-Alone Campuses :

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process please follow this link.

Are you interested

Work With Us

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact Nikki Berrigan HR Generalist at emailprotected. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here : we cannot accept late or paper applications.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 45359 - 47954