Job Title: Director, Facilities & Infrastructure - County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation (CIMHC)
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Work Location: Inverness County, Nova Scotia (multi-site position)
Number of Positions: 1
This newly developed leadership role will provide corporate oversight and strategic direction for infrastructure, facilities, capital planning, maintenance systems, and redevelopment initiatives across our organization's long-term care and community-based residential programs.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable operations across multiple sites while helping guide the organization through infrastructure renewal and future growth initiatives.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on education and experience
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Pension plan with employer contribution
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement for inter-site travel
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work supporting seniors and vulnerable populations in rural Nova Scotia
About the Job
- Provides strategic leadership and oversight for facilities and infrastructure operations across multiple organizational sites;
- Develops proactive maintenance systems, preventative maintenance schedules, and infrastructure planning processes;
- Coordinates capital renewal planning, facility improvement initiatives, and infrastructure priorities;
- Supports redevelopment and construction initiatives including planning meetings, operational readiness, occupancy planning, and warranty coordination;
- Oversees vendor, contractor, and service provider relationships to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money;
- Monitors building systems, utilities, and infrastructure risks while identifying operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities;
- Supports compliance with fire safety, physical plant, infrastructure, and emergency preparedness requirements;
- Works collaboratively with leadership teams, maintenance staff, finance, clinical operations, and external partners;
- Assists with procurement processes, tenders, project coordination, and facilities-related financial analysis;
- Provides regular updates, reporting, and recommendations to senior leadership.
About You
- You have a degree or diploma in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and progressive leadership experience;
- You have progressive leadership experience in facilities, infrastructure, maintenance management, construction, operations, or a related field;
- Experience working in healthcare, long-term care, municipal, public sector, or regulated environments is considered an asset;
- You have strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills;
- You have knowledge of building systems including mechanical, electrical, structural, equipment, and fire safety systems;
- You have experience coordinating contractors, vendors, capital projects, or infrastructure initiatives;
- You are financially literate and comfortable working with budgets, quotes, tenders, and cost analysis;
- You possess strong communication and leadership abilities and can work collaboratively with both frontline teams and senior leadership;
- You are proficient with Microsoft Office and project management software;
- Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset;
- You possess a valid driver's license and are willing to travel between sites within Inverness County.
