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 secure, 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 Maintenance Coordinator to join our Glasgow Enhanced Care 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 (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

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

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

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.?

Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the building/mechanical trades

Knowledge of heating, ventilating and lighting systems used in the facility

Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety legislation

A clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening upon hire

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Assets

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

Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment

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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📌 Maintenance Coodinator (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Nova Scotia