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Site Technical Manager (Fourth Class Power Engineer Certification or BES 1 or 2 - NS)

@ Dexterra

Halifax, Nova Scotia

$65–$70/yrOn-siteFull-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Dexterra is hiring a Site Technical Manager in Halifax to oversee daily operation and maintenance of multiple facilities. The role is hands-on, covering building systems, contractor coordination, audits and compliance records. It requires local residence, a secret security clearance and at least 3 years of experience.

Pay:

$65–$70 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily operation and maintenance of multiple facilities
  • Coordinate external contractors for repairs and maintenance
  • Manage CMMS and compliance records
  • Lead internal and external audits
  • Develop quality and safety toolkit

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 3 years of commercial or institutional building operations experience
  • Fourth Class Power Engineer (NS) or BESO I/II
  • Secret level security clearance
  • HVACR and refrigeration licensing where applicable
  • Canadian citizenship

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-05-12
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFourth Class Power Engineer, BESO I, BESO II, SMT, HRAI, ODP
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Veterans, People with disabilities
Security clearanceSecret

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Dexterra

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Full company description

Dexterra Group is a publicly listed corporation (TSX:DXT) delivering a range of support services for the creation, management, and operation of infrastructure across Canada. Powered by people, we bring best-in-class regional expertise to every challenge and deliver innovative solutions, giving clients confidence in their day-to-day operations. Our activities include a comprehensive range of facilities management services, industry-leading workforce accommodation solutions and other support services for diverse clients in the public and private sectors.

LinkedIn followers
42,136
People associated on LinkedIn
2,754
Reported office locations
  • 5925 Airport Rd, Suite 1000, Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1W1, CA
  • Suite 900, 240-4th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P4H4, CA
  • 5285 Shawnee Rd, Suite 510, Alexandria, Virginia 22312, US
Business categories
  • Hospitality
  • Infrastructure
  • Oil and Gas
  • Energy
  • Food and Beverage
  • Facility Management
  • Events
Other recorded names
  • Dexterra
  • Dexterra Group
Specialties
  • remote hospitality services
  • integrated facility management
  • and infrastructure support services
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Reported total investment
360,198,600

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Dexterra Group is a publicly listed corporation (TSX:DXT) delivering a range of support services for the creation, management, and operation of infrastructure across Canada. Powered by people, we bring best-in-class regional expertise to every challenge and deliver innovative solutions, giving clients confidence in their day-to-day operations. Our activities include a comprehensive range of facilities management…

FieldValue
IndustryFacilities Services
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersMississauga, Ontario
Organization typePublic Company
Specialtiesremote hospitality servicesintegrated facility managementand infrastructure support services
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Job description

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

Job Description

Please note: this role is physically located in Halifax and requires local residence.

We are seeking a Site Technical Manager to oversee the daily operation and maintenance of multiple facilities. This hands-on role is responsible for ensuring building systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure that contractually agreed quality, audit, compliance obligations are met within the contract and delivered to the client’s satisfaction.
  • Ensure quality work is being performed safely by staff and contractors
  • Coordinate external contractors work for a variety of repairs and maintenance projects
  • Can accurately estimate the labour, material and equipment required to complete maintenance and repair works
  • Assists in organizing and maintaining technical information, regulatory compliance records, licensing and certifications to meet all federal, provincial and municipal building codes.
  • Assists managing the maintenance management software (CMMS)
  • Provides verbal and written reports as requested
  • Review quality/safety procedures to ensure that there is adequate control of the quality/safety elements and facilitate as necessary to progress and close out any issues
  • Support the Site Manager to ensure that the contract development embeds quality/safety behaviors, culture and performance.
  • Create/Develop the supporting Quality/ Safety Toolkit for the contract, including assessment of areas of common failure to initiate and implement preventative and corrective action.
  • Give timely and accurate information about relevant quality/safety, audit, and compliance related risks and issues and escalate when appropriate
  • Liaison for all internal and external audits
  • Ensures compliance with all SOW and operating procedures.
  • Interacts with client or users around specific work efforts and deliverables
  • Supports delivery of quality and health and safety policy and standards

Qualifications

  • Must be able to obtain a secret level security clearance with defense Canada under the Government legislation
  • BESO I or II, SMT, Fourth Class Power Engineer (NS certified), or equivalent.
  • HVACR and refrigeration licensing (HRAI, ODP) as applicable.
  • Experience in commercial or institutional building operations.
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and BAS systems.
  • Ability to obtain required security clearance (Canadian citizenship required).
  • Minimum 3 years of experience required

Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
  • Employee Referral Program!
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
  • Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

Additional Information

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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