Maintenance Supervisor - Sydney, Canada - Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency

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Sydney, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Maintenance Supervisor

Cape Breton District

Location:
Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Type of Employment:
Permanent, Full-Time

Union Status:
NSGEU Local 23

Competition # CB 24016

Closing Date:
February 11, 2024

About Us

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) is the provincial government agency responsible for the administration and delivery of affordable housing solutions for low-income Nova Scotians.

We contribute to the prosperity of Nova Scotia by helping individuals and families find a home that's right for them, at a price they can afford, in a healthy and vibrant community that offers the services, support and opportunities they need.

We accomplish this by working closely with other levels of government as well as private and community partners.

About Our Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that their assigned units of the Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency are maintained in a good state of repair.

Furthermore, the incumbent must provide supervision to their work unit through planning daily work schedules; coaching where appropriate; conducting performance reviews and administering discipline, when appropriate.

Primary Accountabilities

Plan daily work schedules and assign work to maintenance staff as well as external contractors.
Perform and document regular inspections to buildings and properties for deficiencies, determining appropriate course of action to ensure repairs are undertaken and to ensure the buildings are maintained in a safe and habitable conditions (routine maintenance, major renovations, retrofit and repair programs).
Direct and inspect routine work and workmanship of Nova Scotia Provincial Housing
Agency staff and contractors to ensure performance is in accordance with specifications and quality standards.
Ensure equipment of Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency is adequately maintained through regular scheduled inspections, and replacements as required.
Ensure that all employees and contractors carry out their duties and responsibilities in a safe manner and in accordance with relevant provisions of the Nova Scotia Occupational
Health and Safety Act and the NSPHA Health and Safety Policy.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Certificate of Qualification under the Apprenticeship and Tradesman's Qualification Act of the Province of Nova Scotia or interprovincial certification (Red Seal Journeyperson certification) with at least three years' experience supervising diverse employee groups, including unionized and nonunionized staff.
Good knowledge of planned maintenance procedures as well as an awareness of building codes, municipal bylaws, Provincial Acts and Regulations such as Worker's
Compensation Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and appropriate fire regulations and the Collective Agreement.
Possess a valid Nova Scotia Driver's License with access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.

Assets

Experience in Yardi Property Management software.
Possess Emergency First Aid and WHMIS Certifications

Competencies required at this level of work are Organization, Leadership Skills, Detail-Oriented, and Communication.

Equivalency

Benefits

Based on the employment status, eligibility and union agreement, the NSPHA offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs and flexible working schedules.

Classification:
TE 25

Salary Range:
$34.40 to $40.45 hourly

Work Week: 35 hours

Note:
This is not a Civil Service position.

To Apply

Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying.
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Submissions must be received by 11pm on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. _

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$34.40-$40.45 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule: