Facilities Manager, Full-Time, Continuing – Physical Plant
Reporting to the Director of the Physical Plant, the Facilities Manager will provide supervision, leadership and a safe work environment for maintenance trades and power engineers.
The Facilities Manager is responsible for building maintenance, including HVAC, controls, electrical and mechanical systems, steam production and distribution, fire systems, energy management; as well as ensuring compliance with local, provincial, and national codes. The Facilities Manager will assist in capital planning and budget preparations, as well as manage building improvements and renovations as assigned while ensuring the necessary permits and inspections have been obtained. The successful candidate will be required to provide relief coverage and participate as a supervisor on call; research, hire, and supervise work with consultants and contractors while providing in-house staff to assist when necessary; develop designs for the retrofit of existing equipment and renovations; monitor invoices and ensure proper coding; ensure safety regulations are adhered to; provide written estimates to customers and prepare work requests and work orders for projects; communicate regularly with the Director of Physical Plant to ensure the correct production of work orders and documentation; monitor payroll time sheets; and other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a 2 – 3 year post-secondary diploma in a Maintenance, Operations and Trades-related field, plus five (5) years related supervisory experience in a Maintenance, Operations and Trades department, preferably in an institutional setting, in addition to a comparable combination of two Journeyperson Trade Licenses (Dual Ticket), or a Third Class Power Engineer and Journeyperson Trade License. A comparable combination of education and experience may be considered. Project Management Certification and experience is considered an asset.
The ideal candidate possesses superior communication and organization skills; the ability to use relevant analysis tools; as well as a proven ability to manage multiple projects/activities. They must also possess excellent customer service skills, teamwork experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with risk management, quality assurance controls, along with computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) such as FAMIS 360, are considered strong assets.
Application deadline: May 3, 2024
Rank and Salary: Managers & Professional Officers MPO – VI, $88,383.00 – $111,833.00
How to Apply: If your qualifications, skills and work experience align with this position, we welcome you to apply by submitting, one PDF file that includes your cover letter, indicating how your qualifications and experience make you a suitable candidate, and your résumé.
Email your PDF application package to hr@brandonu.ca with the subject line: Facilities Manager.
Please Note: This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check and the successful candidate will be responsible for fees incurred. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Short-listed candidates will be required to provide three (3) work-related references at the time of the interview.
Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.