Supervisor – Physical Plant

Req ID: 187574
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: FMS Maintenance & Ops Plant Mgt EZ
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 25-Oct-24

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About the Opportunity
As part of the Facility Management and Support Team, reporting to Assistant Manager of Maintenance and Operations, the Supervisor of Physical Plant will provide leadership in all aspects of the physical plant including auxiliary power engineers. The Supervisor of the physical plant contributes to a safe, comfortable, functional and positive environment for patients, staff and visitors. The Supervisor will have responsibility for the leadership, supervision, support and evaluation of power engineers at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, as well as hold the Chief Engineer’s position for the high-pressure steam and refrigeration plant. Responsibilities will include leave coverage for Assistant Managers within the Eastern Zone. The Supervisor will participate in various committees such as Emergency Planning, OHSC, etc.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Second Class Power Engineer’s Certificate from Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Inter-provincial status, or must be able to attain within 6 months
5 years management experience in a fast-paced, unionized, complex organization.
Experience and demonstrated skills in decision making, human resource management, policy development and financial administration.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$35.27 – $44.09 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You’ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.