Maintenance Coordinator, Transitional Health

Job Number: J- Job Title: Maintenance Coordinator, Transitional Health Job Category: Housekeeping, Laundry and Maintenance Job Type: Permanent Part Time Work Location: West Bedford Transitional Health Centre Number of Positions: 1

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider a rewarding career as a Part-Time Maintenance Coordinator with our new West Bedford Transitional Health team, where you will help redefine how patients transition from hospital to home.

This innovative facility integrates data and technology into patient assessment, care delivery, and communication, while providing specialized, person-centred support for individuals who no longer require hospital-level treatment but need additional care to safely return home or transition back into their community. Our team is committed to dignity, safety, and clinical excellence in every interaction.

Reporting to the Building and Services Manager, the Maintenance Coordinator oversees maintenance and plant operations for the facility. Through the development and management of environmental safety programs, he/she ensures compliance with applicable local, provincial, and federal regulations.

Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members dedicated to helping patients successfully transition from hospital care back to their homes and communities. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in an environment where integrity, teamwork, and safety are at the heart of everything we do. At the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire for all staff with a 0.40 FTE and higher)
• 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

• Performs general maintenance duties and scheduled preventive maintenance work on physical facilities, equipment and grounds.
• Conducts routine and follow-up inspections to determine compliance with Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations, chemical and general safety standards; submits reports and makes recommendations and/or takes appropriate action to minimize potential safety, health and environmental risks.
• Maintains current knowledge of changes in provincial, federal, OHS and other safety codes and regulations as applicable.
• Develops and implements systems to maintain records on equipment, physical plant, hazardous materials and compliance activities.
• Administers the operating budget for plant and building services; prepares purchase orders, verifies and approves invoices for payment.
• Determines immediate and long-range needs for maintenance and repair work; consults with the designated manager related to priorities on major projects.
• Schedules and coordinates work projects; inspects work in progress and upon completion for compliance with applicable local, provincial, and federal regulations.
• Participates in emergency (disaster) plan and mock disaster exercises.
• Works in conjunction with Shannex fire and safety policies to help train staff in fire safety techniques; schedules fire drills and evaluates performance effectiveness.
• Promotes a safety culture (or acts as a safety role model) by taking every reasonable precaution in the circumstances to ensure the health and safety of employees and all others in the workplace, including but not limited to, providing supervision, training, information, and equipment needed for employees to do their job safely.
• Additional duties as required

About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Journeyman Trade Certificate in one of the Buildings Trades or equivalent experience in building maintenance or construction.
• Minimum 2-years’ experience working in building maintenance or construction
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Maintenance Tracking software such as Asset Planner
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check upon hire
• Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety legislation
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the building/mechanical trades
• Knowledge of heating, ventilating and lighting systems used in the facility
• Ability to use hand and power tools (e.g. electric drills, saws, measuring and cutting devices)
• Bilingualism in both French and English considered an asset

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

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 .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.