Western District 

Location: Middleton, NS 

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time 

Union Status: NSGEU Local 25 

Competition # WES 24170 

Closing Date: Open until filled

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. 

Across its districts, NSPHA provides more than 11,200 safe, affordable homes as part of its  Housing Services to seniors and families. District offices manage the day-to-day operations of  Nova Scotia’s housing stock. Their responsibilities include administering tenant applications and  placements, collecting rent, resolving tenant issues, and maintaining and repairing properties.

ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor oversees the allocated  financial, contracted, and human resources to achieve NSPHA client service, maintenance,  renovation, and loss prevention program objectives. Responsible for the development,  monitoring, and adherence to operational procedures and standards, hiring, selection,  scheduling, and performance while ensuring services are delivered in an efficient and effective  manner.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plan daily work schedules and assign work to maintenance staff as well as external  contractors. 

• Perform and document regular inspections of buildings and properties for deficiencies,  determining appropriate courses of action to ensure repairs are undertaken and  buildings are safe and habitable.

• Direct and inspect work of staff and contractors to ensure performance is in accordance  with specifications and quality standards.  

• Ensure equipment is 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 the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety  Act. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• You will have extensive experience in the construction industry with a proven track  record in building and property maintenance or related fields.  

• You excel at building relationships with external contractors 

• Experienced supervising employees both unionized and non-unionized. • Good knowledge of planned maintenance procedures, building regulations and codes,  municipal by-laws, and Provincial Acts and Regulations. 

• Competency in Microsoft Office applications 

• Possess a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License with access to a reliable vehicle for work  purposes. 

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

If you are a team player, who is passionate about improving the lives of Nova Scotians, you are the candidate we are looking for to join our team. We will assess qualifications using one of the  following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and  reference checks. Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable  background checks, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. Checks may  include one or more of the following: criminal background checks, driver’s abstract, and  confirmation of education credentials.

EQUIVALENCY

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants  relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in  their application.

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: $64,826.35 - $76,217.68 annually 

Work Week: 35 hours  

Note: This is not a Civil Service position. 

We are committed to employing staff who are representative of the diverse community we  serve. If you are a member of one or more of the following designated groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or resume: Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.

We thank all applicants for  their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.