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Tri-County Regional Centre for Education

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High Schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African descent/ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mm,dd,yyyy): 05/19/2025  at 11:59pm.

Effective Dates (mm,dd,yyyy): 06/02/2025 to  

Position Type: Permanent

Position:           Supervisor of Custodial Services

Reports to:      Coordinator of Property Services

Location:          Hebron Operations Centre, 28 Rcom Drive, Hebron NS

The role of the Supervisor of Custodial Services is to supervise a team of custodians and grounds maintenance staff to ensure schools and buildings within the Tri-County Centre for Education are clean and safe for the health and safety of our students and staff. In some circumstances, hours of work may include evenings.

        QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough knowledge of commercial cleaning procedures with at least four (4) years of supervisory experience;
• Computer knowledge with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Visio, Teams, SAP/S4, Sitedocs;
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License;
• Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety Act;
• Knowledge of Fire Safety;
• Experience working in schools would be an asset;
• Knowledge of Regional Centre policies and procedures would be an asset.

        COMPETENCIES:

• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Team player, committed to quality work, finding and maintaining efficiency, staff development and continuous learning;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with all staff and with the public;
• Time management skills;
• Ability to supervise multiple projects simultaneously.

        RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Check all work sites two (2) times per year and report on the condition of the school/building;
• Advise the Coordinator of Property Services of school custodial issues and concerns;
• Maintain inventory records of supplies and equipment in schools;
• Work with custodial staff to ensure the level of work is up to standard;
• Work with the Coordinator of Property Services in developing programs, budgets and procedures for custodial services;
• Provide on-site training for custodial staff;
• Develop daily, weekly, monthly and annual task lists for custodial staff, I consultation with the Coordinator of Property Services;
• Develop plan and procedures for assigning custodial staff equitably;
• Implement performance evaluation process for custodial staff in consultation with the Coordinator of Property Services;
• Supervise staff and deliver performance feedback in a professional manner;
• Other duties as assigned.

This is a Non Union position. The salary for this role is Band 5 as outlined within the terms and conditions of employment in accordance with the Education Entities Non-Union Compensation Framework. For additional details, the framework can be found here.

TO APPLY:

• Complete the online profile/resume - you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable. In the profile ensure you fill in all areas with a red asterisk * to avoid errors even if it doesn't pertain to your application.
• Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates. 
• Ensure to upload all post secondary education diploma/certificates. 

(Please note: Three (3) references from Immediate Supervisors required - failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application, also you should include email addresses for your references, this will speed up the process, ensure they know to check their junk/spam folders).

Once You've Applied:

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled. Ensure to check your junk/spam folders.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current security checks less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume, otherwise, you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application. 

For more information about the TCRCE visit our website at https://www.tcrce.ca/