Job Description
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Facility Maintenance Manager to join our recent Parkland At The Lakes 2 team based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia .

Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.

Additional Benefits Include

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program

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 security

About The Prospect

Supervises and evaluates the Maintenance team, including work assignments, training, disciplinary procedures, and performance evaluation

Works with various community partners to ensure the health, wellness and safety of clients and employees in the various facilities

Provides leadership and guidance in occupational and client health, safety and security programs

Inspects buildings, grounds and equipment; oversees preventative maintenance program Asset Planner

Administers the operating budget for building and maintenance; prepares purchase orders, verifies and approves invoices for payment

Updates Emergency Plans (Fire, Disaster, Bomb etc.) and completes various emergency exercises to test the knowledge of the employees in emergency situations and the effectiveness of the various plans. This is performed in cooperation with the Regional Manager, Site Managers and Departmental supervisors

Provides written reports to the Regional Manager on departmental and facility risk management on a quarterly and annual basis

Collaborates with the Corporate Leadership team and facility management teams to develop and implement ongoing 5-year capital plan

Additional duties as required

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

A degree or designation related to facility operation and maintenance or a combination of equivalent education and experience

Class 4 Boiler Certification





A minimum of 5 years’ experience working with commercial or residential building systems and facilities

Hands on work experience in at least one of the following: plumbing, electrical, heating plants, HVAC, or carpentry

A thorough knowledge and understanding of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, heating plants, etc.) and experience in related repairs

Experience working with seniors in a retirement living or long-term care environment

Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Centralized Maintenance Management Systems

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

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 shannex.com .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Facility Maintenance Manager (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Nova Scotia