Director, Operations ServicesThe Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is the largest Centre for Education in Atlantic Canada serving more than 60,000 students across 136 schools. The Director, Operations Services leads the Operations Department overseeing school transportation, maintenance, custodial services, and capital planning & delivery. The Director manages partnerships, legal contracts, compliance, and the operations budget, supporting school improvement in collaboration with senior management.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership to ensure a school‑focused model of service delivery and effective resource use.Implement, communicate, and evaluate policies, procedures, and guidelines.Ensure compliance with provincial, federal, and local regulations governing operations services.Develop priorities and business case documents for capital construction and renovation projects.Lead capital planning processes pursuant to the Education Act and School Boundary Review Policy.Lead custodial and maintenance teams to enhance facility management.Oversee pupil transportation contract administration.Implement efficiency measures for utilities and overall capital asset maintenance.Manage the annual operating budget and financial resources.Build partnerships with contractors, consultants, and third‑party suppliers.Participate in recruitment, staffing, and labour‑relations processes.Drive performance evaluation and career development for all staff.Support Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)



and collaborate with external agencies on shared‑access agreements.Other executive responsibilities as required.Job CompetenciesKnowledge of race relations, cross‑cultural understanding, human rights and diversity.Strong partnership building and relationship management.Team‑based problem solving, innovation, and continuous improvement.Outstanding leadership and communication skills.Analytical ability to develop standards and policies.Leadership to maintain a safe and orderly work environment.Budget management in a dynamic environment.Implementation of standards to maximize use of trades, contractors, and service providers.Regulatory compliance across local, provincial, and federal levels.Large‑scale capital planning execution.Utility performance monitoring and energy‑management improvements.Understanding of educational environment demands.Staffing allocation and operational service delivery.Performance evaluation management of departmental staff.Union‑environment leadership.Confidentiality protection.Adaptability to shifting priorities.Operations and maintenance of facilities and capital assets.Commitment to ongoing professional development.QualificationsUniversity degree related to operations and facility management or equivalent technical training/experience.Minimum five (5) years recent senior‑level leadership experience, preferably in the public sector.Experience overseeing multidisciplinary operations in a large organization.Union‑environment experience considered an asset.SalaryPEG (Professional Employees Group) position, Band 17, annual salary range $151,715 – $189,644.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Operations Services - C$151,715 - C$189,644 A Year (Shubenacadie)
🏢 Halifax Regional Centre for Education
📍 Shubenacadie