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 Excellent People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

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™. In anticipation of opening in October 2026, we are searching for a full-time

Maintenance Worker

to join our new

Adeline Hall Enhanced Care

team based in

Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities excellent 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 advantages 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) or pension plan [include what applies to the position/site you are posting for]

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

Performs general repair work on structures and equipment (responds to maintenance requests)

Assembles, moves, delivers, sets up and picks up furniture and equipment

Performs general repair work on structures, patches & paints any damaged walls

Assists the Plant, Building & Safety Manager in the inspection of buildings, grounds and equipment; carries out preventive maintenance program actions

Accesses PM Worx program for Preventive Maintenance schedules and to process work orders

Requests necessary materials, supplies, parts and tools required and maintains control of storage and use

Performs and documents internal and external inspections and audits

Accesses PM Worx program for Preventive Maintenance schedules and processes work orders through the same program

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





Takes every precaution that is reasonable in the circumstances to ensure the health and safety of employees, residents and all others in the workplace

Additional duties as assigned/required

About You

A High School Diploma or completion of equivalent education

1-2 years’ experience in construction or building maintenance

Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety legislation

Advanced Proficiency in English required, other languages considered an asset

Certification in Carpentry, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Plumbing or Electrical trades considered an asset.

Knowledge of blueprint reading considered an asset

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

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, Recent 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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