Facilities Projects Lead

Service New Brunswick
Facilities Projects Lead
2 year contract
Open Competition
Fredericton (Hybrid)

Service New Brunswick (SNB) is seeking a technically skilled professional to join the Facilities & Administration Branch as a Facilities Project Lead, responsible for leading technically complex facility improvement projects, building systems investigations, and coordination of consultants, landlords, and contractors across the province.

Working at Service New Brunswick is more than just a job — it's an opportunity to build a meaningful career. Guided by our vision of "Excellence in Service Delivery", our teams provide high-quality, innovative public services for customers with a focus on value for all New Brunswickers.

Known for our people-oriented workplace culture, we foster an environment where innovation, inclusivity, and teamwork are celebrated. We are proud to be recognized as one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2025!

What We Offer

At SNB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Human-Centered: We prioritize well-being and flexibility for our employees.

• Driven by Growth: We invest in your professional development and career advancement.

• Celebrating Excellence: We recognize and reward outstanding contributions.

• United by Purpose: Every project you work on makes a real difference for New Brunswickers.

• Empowered to Decide: We trust our teams to make decisions and innovate boldly.

With offices and locations in most New Brunswick cities and a wide variety of positions and job roles, SNB offers unmatched opportunities for growth and impact, including an employee recognition program, a mentoring program, training & development opportunities, employee townhalls and ongoing leadership development.

SNB also offers a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Administration, this position provides province-wide technical expertise in the investigation, planning, coordination, and delivery of facility improvement projects and emergency readiness initiatives across SNB's portfolio of leased and owned properties.

The Facilities Projects Lead plays a key role in ensuring SNB's buildings and systems remain safe, compliant, energy-efficient, and operationally reliable. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between facility operations, engineering consultants, landlords, and contractors, translating technical issues into practical solutions and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Lead and coordinate facility upgrade, renovation, and building systems projects (HVAC, electrical, envelope, accessibility, and IAQ improvements) from scope development to completion.

• Conduct technical investigations into building performance issues, reviewing consultant reports (e.g., mechanical, structural) and recommending corrective actions.

• Prepare technical scopes of work, cost estimates, and procurement documentation in collaboration with the team.

• Liaise with consultants, contractors, DTI, and landlords to monitor project schedules, budgets, and compliance with SNB and provincial standards.

• Perform site inspections to verify quality, adherence to specifications, and proper commissioning of systems.

• Support the implementation of preventive maintenance programs and asset-life-cycle tracking.

• Provide technical advice to regional Facilities Coordinators on building systems and project planning.

• Coordinate environmental, health, and safety compliance for building projects (ventilation, indoor air quality testing, lighting, etc.).

• Contribute to SNB's sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives through project design and system optimization.

• Assist with emergency response investigations and rapid assessments following building incidents.

• Serve as SNB's Facilities Branch lead for Emergency Measures (EMO), Provincial Emergency Action Committee (PEAC), and support Business Continuity Planning (BCP):

  ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  Applicants must possess one of the following:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Building Systems, or related discipline) with a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience in facility operations, building systems, capital projects, or construction coordination;

  OR

• A two-year post-secondary diploma in Building Systems Technology, Architectural Technology, Mechanical Technology, Civil Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related field with a minimum of seven (7) years of directly related experience in facility operations, building systems, or construction project coordination.

  An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

  Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

  Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please state your language capability on your application and ensure that preferred language for assessment is clearly identified.

  ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate they have training or experience in one or more of the following areas:

• HVAC or Building Automation Systems (BAS) operation and commissioning

• Capital project management or construction site coordination

• Familiarity with NB Building Code, Fire Code, and CSA building standards

• Energy management or environmental health and safety

• AutoCAD or Revit experience for review of as-built drawings and layouts

• Emergency-management or business-continuity experience would be considered an asset.

  Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

  OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional travel throughout the province; a valid driver's license is required.

• Occasional work outside regular hours to respond to facility issues or project deadlines.

• May be required to serve on-call during emergency activations.

  BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioral competencies:

• Analytical Thinking / Judgment

• Effective Interactive Communication

• Client Service Orientation

• Results Orientation

• Team Leadership

• Strategic Thinking

  TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Knowledge of Building and Facility Operations

• Project Management

• Planning and Organizing Skills

• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Building Codes

• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software, and Applications

  Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $66,924- $93,470 annually – Management and Non-Union Pay Plan

We strongly encourage you to submit your application via the online portal by using the "Apply Online" button to increase the efficiency and maintain a consistent candidate experience before February 2nd,2026. Please indicate competition number R85-2025/26-748.

In the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties or are unable to complete your application

online, contact People and Culture.

We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.