Posted 16 days ago
Maintenance Coordinator
@ Shannex
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring a part-time Maintenance Coordinator for its new West Bedford Transitional Health team, overseeing maintenance and repair of facilities, equipment and grounds. The work covers preventive maintenance, projects and budgets, safety inspections and emergency preparedness. The posting asks for a trade certificate or building maintenance experience and offers comprehensive benefits and an RRSP with 5% employer matching.
Responsibilities:
- Perform general and preventive maintenance on facilities, equipment and grounds
- Conduct safety inspections and ensure OHS compliance
- Administer the plant and building operating budget
- Participate in emergency and fire safety planning and drills
Requirements summary:
- Journeyman Trade Certificate or equivalent building maintenance experience
- Minimum 2 years in building maintenance or construction
- Strong Microsoft Office and maintenance software skills
- Clear criminal record check, and vulnerable sector check where applicable
- Knowledge of WHMIS and occupational health and safety legislation
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman Trade Certificate, WHMIS |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training |
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Shannex
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Full company description
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,879
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,853
- Reported office locations
- 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Shannex Incorporated
- Specialties
- Care at Home
- Retirement Living
- and Nursing Home
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Care at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 261 |
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider a rewarding career as a Maintenance Coordinator with our new West Bedford Transitional Health team, where you will help redefine how patients transition from hospital to home.
This innovative facility integrates data and technology into patient assessment, care delivery, and communication, while providing specialized, person-centred support for individuals who no longer require hospital-level treatment but need additional care to safely return home or transition back into their community. Our team is committed to dignity, safety, and clinical excellence in every interaction.
Reporting to the Building and Services Manager, the Maintenance Coordinator oversees maintenance and repair of facilities, equipment, and grounds while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and Occupational Health and Safety standards. This role coordinates preventative maintenance programs, manages maintenance projects and budgets, conducts safety inspections, and supports emergency preparedness and fire safety initiatives. The Maintenance Coordinator also promotes a strong culture of workplace safety and ensures a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members dedicated to helping patients successfully transition from hospital care back to their homes and communities. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in an environment where integrity, teamwork, and safety are at the heart of everything we do. At the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
Additional Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
- Performs general maintenance duties and scheduled preventive maintenance work on physical facilities, equipment and grounds
- Conducts routine and follow-up inspections to determine compliance with Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations, chemical and general safety standards; submits reports and makes recommendations and/or takes appropriate action to minimize potential safety, health and environmental risks
- Maintains current knowledge of changes in provincial, federal, OHS and other safety codes and regulations as applicable
- Administers the operating budget for plant and building services; prepares purchase orders, verifies and approves invoices for payment
- Accesses PM Worx program for Preventive Maintenance schedules and processes work orders through the same program
- Participates in emergency (disaster) plan and mock disaster exercises
- Works in conjunction with Shannex fire and safety policies to help train staff in fire safety techniques; schedules fire drills and evaluates performance effectiveness
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- Journeyman Trade Certificate in one of the Buildings Trades or equivalent experience in building maintenance or construction
- Minimum 2-years’ experience working in building maintenance or construction?
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Maintenance Tracking software such as Asset Planner
- Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
- Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety legislation
- Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the building/mechanical trades
- Knowledge of heating, ventilating and lighting systems used in the facility
- Ability to use hand and power tools (e.g. electric drills, saws, measuring and cutting devices)
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