Director, Operations

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• Develop execute and update a long-term strategy to facilitate improvements for Operations.
• Develops and maintains positive and transparent relationships with key stakeholders such as tenants and event coordinators.
• Analyze operational efficiency to ensure effectiveness and to capitalize on improvement opportunities.
• Lead and manage the Maintenance Marine and Property Management teams.
• Develop and implement processes procedures workflows and monitor the efficiency safety productivity and effectiveness of Operations.
• Provide oversight and leadership for the Planned Maintenance Program.
• Ensure the execution of standards controls policies procedures and performance metrics to effectively and efficiently manage the acquisition and reporting of third-party spend across the organization.
• Lead rigorous and objective contract negotiations with key internal stakeholders legal department and support groups.
• Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.

• Undergraduate degree in business finance real estate management or related field or equivalent experience.
• 10 years in an operations leadership role or similar position with at least 5 years in a senior management position.
• Exceptional communication and conflict resolution skills with experience dealing with both internal and public stakeholders.
• Demonstrated team player and collaborative working style.
• Demonstrated proactive self-starter ability to identify process improvement opportunities and follow through with improvement initiatives from identification to completion.
• Significant experience leading and supporting an organizational safety program.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet tight and often conflicting deadlines.
• Experience providing oversight on a large marine maintenance and/or property management portfolio is an asset.
• Must have refined analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Must have advanced technical skills including proficiency with MS Office and previous operations management software programs.

Build Nova Scotia is the Provinces Crown Corporation responsible for leading sustainable development of high-potential property and infrastructure across our province to drive economic and population short we build things-and how we build them matters as much as what we build. We engage Nova Scotias diverse communities to lead and support projects that create inclusive sustainable places that people love. We leverage our projects and programs as tools to bring people together in pursuit of keeping Nova Scotians healthy connected and thriving no matter where they live. A thriving community is a powerful thing and were doing our part to help communities reach their full potential by stewarding projects that enhance quality of life and community well-being build local pride and momentum and grow our economy.

Our goal is a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the clients we serve. Build Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.

Pay Grade: NSL-15

Salary Range: $3719.44 - $5114.23 Bi-Weekly

Salary Placement: The placement of a new hire into the salary range is based on an objective salary rating process. This process will assess the knowledge skills experiences and overall qualifications of a candidate to determine appropriate placement. Each pay grade has established steps and new hires cannot exceed certain maximums which are outlined in the Compensation Framework.

Benefits:

Build Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits including:

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health Dental and Life Insurance

Paid Vacation and General Illness Leave

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee and Family Assistance Programs

Professional Development Opportunities