Director of Maintenance & Environmental Services

TIDAL VIEW MANOR•Yarmouth, NS

2d•CA$85,000 - CA$91,000•Onsite

About The Position

At The Meadows, the Director of Maintenance & Environmental Services is responsible for keeping the building safe, warm, clean, and running 24/7. This is a working director/manager/supervisor role, involving direct engagement with the team and hands-on problem-solving. The position oversees building systems, grounds, housekeeping, laundry, renovations, capital projects, vendor relationships, and fire/life safety. The role requires immediate action in emergencies and adherence to the Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care maintenance standards. The successful candidate will undergo a supported orientation and knowledge-transfer period with the current director.

Requirements

Demonstrate sincere willingness and passion to engage with residents and lead staff to enhance residents’ social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs.
7+ years of experience in commercial building operations and maintenance, preferably in a health care or long-term care setting.
Post-secondary diploma or certification in a related field (building systems, engineering technology, a recognized trade, or facilities management) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3+ years of people management and supervisory experience, with the ability to motivate and lead people and projects in a unionized environment.
A hands-on working leader, ready to pick up the tools.
Solid experience and understanding of facility risk management, health care building and fire codes, energy and utilities management, HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems, and grounds maintenance.
Experience planning, scheduling and documenting preventative maintenance, repairs and inspections in accordance with the Nova Scotia maintenance standards for long-term care facilities.
Experience sourcing vendors, obtaining and evaluating quotes, negotiating service contracts, and coordinating contractors, renovations and capital projects.
Experience preparing and managing departmental budgets and analyzing variances.
Knowledge of fire and life safety systems, emergency preparedness planning, and the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Above average interpersonal, judgment and problem-solving skills; well organized, self-disciplined and resourceful with the ability to plan and set conflicting priorities and work independently.
A collaborative colleague who works well with other department heads and the management team, and brings a customer-service mindset.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
Solid computer and technical literacy and comfort, including MS365 suite, AI technologies, and experience with maintenance, scheduling and building-systems software, or the willingness to obtain it.
Ability to hold in confidence all matters about residents, care team members, and the facility.
24/7 on-call availability and the ability to act immediately in response to building, plant or life safety emergencies.
A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector registry check.

Nice To Haves

Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), journeyperson trade certification, or a facilities management designation.
Previous leadership experience in a long-term care or health care environment.
Experience leading an Occupational Health and Safety Committee and developing emergency and business continuity plans.
Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and infection prevention and control practices.
Technical and IT aptitude — comfort with computerized maintenance management or work-order software, building automation and monitoring systems, and everyday information technology and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Lead Maintenance, Environmental Services, and Laundry teams in a "working director/manager/supervisor" capacity.
Negotiate vendor contracts and plan capital projects.
Troubleshoot building systems like boilers.
Respond to after-hours calls from nursing staff.
Oversee grounds and seasonal upkeep.
Manage housekeeping and laundry services.
Coordinate renovations and capital projects.
Ensure fire, life safety, and emergency preparedness.
Act immediately in response to building, plant, or life safety emergencies.
Plan, schedule, and document preventative maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
Source vendors, obtain quotes, negotiate service contracts, and coordinate contractors.
Prepare and manage departmental budgets and analyze variances.
Ensure compliance with Nova Scotia maintenance standards for long-term care facilities.
Manage fire and life safety systems and emergency preparedness planning.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.