Maintenance Supervisor

**Maintenance Supervisor**

**Northern District**

**Location: Truro, Nova Scotia**

**Type of Employment: Full Time, Permanent**

**Union Status: Excluded (Non-Union)**

**Competition # NOR 25012**

**Closing Date: Open until filled**

**About Us**

At the Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA), we take pride in managing, maintaining, and operating government-owned public housing across the province. From single-family homes to high-rise apartments, our goal is simple: to provide safe, affordable housing that helps individuals and families build better lives in communities where they can thrive.

**The Opportunity**

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that their assigned units are maintained in a good state of repair. Furthermore, the incumbent must provide supervision to their work unit through planning daily work schedules, coaching and/or mentoring, conducting performance reviews and administering discipline, where appropriate.

**What You’ll Do**
- Plan daily work schedules and assign work to maintenance staff, painters, and property maintenance as well as external contractors.
- Supervise staff including selection, orientation, training, assigning work, conducting performance reviews, monitoring attendance, and administering discipline.
- 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 NSPHA Occupational Health and Safety policy.
- Lead the safety program including toolbox meetings, safety checks, job hazard assessments, incident reports and accident investigations, coordination, and management of task-specific training for all staff.
- Perform and document regular inspections (vacant unit, annual and capital) 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 condition.
- Other assigned duties.

**What We’re Looking For**
- Certificate of qualification under the Apprenticeship and Tradesman’s Qualifications Act of the Province of Nova Scotia or interprovincial certification (Red Seal Journeyperson certification) with at least three years supervising diverse employee groups, including non-unionized and unionized staff.
- Good knowledge of budgeting techniques.
- Administrative and organizational skills are required to plan work schedules and execute preventive maintenance programs.
- Ability to read blueprints.

**Nice to Have**
- Working knowledge of Yardi Property Management software.
- Good knowledge of planned maintenance procedures as well as an awareness of building codes, municipal by laws, Provincial Acts and Regulations such as Workers’ Compensation Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and appropriate fire regulations and the Collective Agreement.
- Good knowledge of building construction and maintenance repairs with specific knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems.

**The Fine Print**

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered.

This position requires a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. Regular travel within Colchester County is required.

**What We Offer**
- Salary: $66,122.88 - $77,742.04 annually (TE 25)
- Schedule: 35-hour work week

**Full-time permanent employees also receive**:

- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and pension
- Paid vacation, holidays, sick time and additional leaves
- Work-life balance supports such as modified work weeks
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Employee and Family Assistance Program

We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, please let us know. If you’re part of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify when applying.

Pay: $66,122.88-$77,742.04 per year

Work Location: In person