Employment Opportunity
Position Title: Director, Capital Assets
Reports To: Director of Education
Location: Eskasoni School Board Office
Employment status: Full-time Permanent
Job Summary:
The Director of Capital Assets oversees facility operations, maintenance, construction projects, and capital asset management. Ensure schools are properly maintained and oversee operations personnel for the departments of maintenance, transportation, and technology.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, direct, and control operations and maintenance of all facilities to support the schools and capital assets;
- Lead, supervise, and manage a team of employees to ensure daily care and maintenance of capital assets;
- Manage operations and activities to ensure regulatory compliance and resources are managed effectively;
- Lead planning and execution of capital projects and monitor capital construction projects;
- Develop and implement procedures on capital assets and projects;
- Develop strategic goals and objectives for improvements such as facilities, grounds, equipment, and improvement plans;
- Liaise with school administrators on facility concerns to ensure support on educational requirements;
- Manage procurement processes, vendor selection and contracts;
- Ensure all buildings are maintained in accordance with health and safety codes, board policies and standards, as well as legislative requirements;
- Analyze operational systems and procedures in coordination with supervisors of maintenance and transportation to ensure student safety;
- Develop and maintain health and safety protocols, including school safety plans, fire drills, lockdowns, evacuations, and crisis/emergency plans for all buildings;
- Ensure maintenance and data of records ie: schedules, inspections, and audits, are in compliance with regulations;
- Collaborate effectively with supervisors, principals, and parents/guardians in solving bus discipline issues;
- Perform other related duties assigned by the director of education.
Requirements:
Post-secondary education in business, construction, or related fields.
Minimum 5 years of experience in leadership roles, preferably in a school-based environment and capital project management.
Knowledge of Mi’kmaq culture, language, and community dynamics is an asset
Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong leadership skills and effective decision-making skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace apps (Gmail, Sheets, Docs)
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.
Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Application Process:
Applications should be submitted electronically through BambooHR and must include a resume, cover letter, and 3 work-related references or by email to shannondenny@schoolbd.ca
The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record with vulnerable sector check and child abuse registry prior to commencing employment.
Preference will be given to Indigenous people in accordance to the Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission
While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Submit the above information to:
Shannon Denny, Human Resource Generalist
Eskasoni School Board
4645 Shore Road
Eskasoni, NS
B1W 1K3
Phone: 902-379-2206
Fax: 902-379-2273
Email: shannondenny@schoolbd.ca
Closing Date: October 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
