Nova Scotia Facility operator Jobs – 86 Openings This Week

Facility Manager
Confidential —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- In-person
- Business
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Shift Operator
Zatzman Sportsplex —Dartmouth, NS
- From $17.25 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- No university degree
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Equipment Operator
GFL Environmental —Centre Burlington, NS
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
4d
Equipment Operator
GFL Environmental —Little Forks, NS
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
4d
MCASPHALT | Facility Operator
COLAS —Eastern Passage, NS
- From $24 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
Labourer/Operator
Maibec —East River, NS
- $22.67–$33.30 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forklift
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Utility Operator
St Barbara Atlantic Operations —Middle Musquodoboit, NS
- Contract
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Tuition reimbursement
MCASPHALT | Facility Operator
MCASPHALT INDUSTRIES LTD —Eastern Passage, NS
- From $24 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
Warehouse Attendant
Saputo Inc. —Halifax, NS
- $26.15–$27.55 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Forklift
- Analysis skills
- Organizational skills
- Wellness program
Process Operator
Oxford Frozen Foods —Oxford, NS
- $18.39–$18.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
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Public Works Operator
Village of Baddeck —Baddeck, NS
- From $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Plumbing
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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10d
Forklift Operator
Oxford Frozen Foods —Oxford, NS
- Full-time
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- No university degree
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Forklift Operator
Strescon Limited —Bedford, NS
- Full-time
- English
- Forklift
- Dental care
- Life insurance
Water/Wastewater Utility Operator
Village of New Minas —New Minas, NS
- $27.88–$33.86 an hour
- Overtime
- Engineering
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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13d
CMS-M Test and Trials Team
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Halifax, NS
- $62,000–$81,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- No university degree
- Dental care
- Vision care
Operator, CNG
Eastward Energy Incorporated —Goffs, NS
- 12 hour shift
- Communication skills
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
forklift operator
Asante Logistic Group Inc. —Truro, NS
- $21–$25 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
11d
Site Operator
Planetary Technologies —Dartmouth, NS
- $34 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
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9d
Heavy Equipment Operator
Municipal Joint Services Board —Whynotts Settlement, NS
- $24.02–$33.02 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
2d
Fly-in/ Fly-out Oilfield Operator (Semi-vac/ Pressure Trucks/ Super B Tankers)
Manatokan Oilfield Service Inc —Nova Scotia
- $33–$40 an hour
- 10 hour shift
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- Organizational skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Technical Operations Manager
The Armour Group Limited —Halifax, NS
- $76,777.44–$96,185.13 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Warehouse Associate
Clarence Farm Services Ltd. —Truro, NS
- $19.50–$23.70 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- English
- Organizational skills
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Quick apply
Experienced Retail Department Manager, Food Services - Northern Canada
Northern / NorthMart —Nova Scotia
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Relocation assistance
Experienced Retail Department Manager, General Merchandise - Northern Canada
Northern / NorthMart —Nova Scotia
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Relocation assistance
Experienced Retail Department Manager, Grocery - Northern Canada
Northern / NorthMart —Nova Scotia
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Relocation assistance

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Facility Manager

Confidential
Halifax, NS

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Extended health care
RRSP match
Dental care
Company events
Employee assistance program
Vision care
Life insurance
On-site parking

Skills

Public Administration
Bachelor's
Business

Full job description

Job Summary

The Facility Administrator is the accountable leader responsible for the overall operational, financial, and regulatory performance of a large, regulated health care facility. The role is focused on enterprise-style facility management—ensuring systems, people, and resources are aligned to deliver consistent, compliant, and financially sound operations. This position is suited to experienced operators who have managed complex facilities and large workforces (100+ employees) in regulated or unionized environments. Clinical licensure is not required; success in this role is driven by operational discipline, leadership, and execution.

Core Responsibilities

Governance and Accountability

Act as the accountable executive for facility performance within Board-approved strategy, policy, and budget.
Serve as the primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders.
Ensure timely, accurate reporting on operational performance, risks, and material issues.
Maintain clear accountability frameworks and decision-rights across the facility.

Financial and Business Management

Operate the facility within approved budgets and financial plans.
Lead annual business planning, forecasting, and budget development.
Monitor financial performance, manage variances, and control operating costs.
Safeguard facility assets and ensure appropriate insurance and risk coverage are maintained.

Operations and Execution

Direct day-to-day facility operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and regulatory alignment.
Establish and maintain systems, processes, and controls that support scale and reliability.
Monitor key operational indicators and initiate corrective actions where performance deviates from plan.
Ensure effective coordination across all functional areas of the facility.

Workforce and Labour Oversight

Provide executive oversight of staffing models, workforce utilization, and leadership capability.
Oversee labour relations, including collective agreements, grievances, and disciplinary processes where applicable.
Ensure performance management, training, and accountability systems are in place.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, licensing, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
Maintain readiness for inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
Oversee incident management, emergency preparedness, and business continuity planning.
Escalate material risks or compliance concerns promptly to governance bodies.

Strategy and Continuous Improvement

Translate Board-approved strategy into executable facility-level plans.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across operations, workforce, and systems.
Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes impacting facility operations.

Work Environment

Full-Time on-site leadership role within a complex operational environment.
High interaction role with frequent interruptions and competing priorities.

Schedule and Availability

Full-time leadership role.
Availability outside regular business hours for escalations or critical issues as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Undergraduate degree in business, management, public administration, or a related field.
Graduate education in administration or operations considered an asset.
Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in senior operations, facility management, or general management roles.
Demonstrated experience managing large workforces (100+ employees).
Experience in regulated and/or unionized environments considered an asset.
Strong financial, operational, and leadership capabilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
RRSP match
Vision care

Work Location: In person

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facility operator jobs in nova scotia

Facility Manager

Shift Operator

Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

MCASPHALT | Facility Operator

Labourer/Operator

Utility Operator

MCASPHALT | Facility Operator

Warehouse Attendant

Process Operator

Public Works Operator

Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Water/Wastewater Utility Operator

CMS-M Test and Trials Team

Operator, CNG

forklift operator

Site Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Fly-in/ Fly-out Oilfield Operator (Semi-vac/ Pressure Trucks/ Super B Tankers)

Technical Operations Manager

Warehouse Associate

Experienced Retail Department Manager, Food Services - Northern Canada

Experienced Retail Department Manager, General Merchandise - Northern Canada

Experienced Retail Department Manager, Grocery - Northern Canada

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