2026-222; Facilities Management Program Planner (Preventative Maintenance)

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burnaby is seeking an administrative and technical coordinator to manage municipal facilities preventive maintenance programs and monitor contract performance.

You will review contractor work, track budgets, maintain records in CMMS, and provide data-driven recommendations to ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in building or architectural technology or equivalent experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the preventative maintenance program, methods, materials and equipment used in buildings.
• Experience preparing and monitoring budgets and costs for preventive maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planned preventative and predictive maintenance and contract monitoring for municipal buildings and building systems.
• Review and oversee contractor work to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Administer contracts for building maintenance and repair services; monitor budgets and make recommendations.
• Conduct research and analyze data to support the facilities preventive maintenance program.
• Track project progress and provide advice and recommendations to leaders.

Skills

Preventative maintenance knowledge

Budgeting

CMMS experience

Contract coordination

Communication

Education

Diploma in Building/Architectural Technology

Tools

CMMS

Job description

This position works in the Facilities Asset Systems organizational unit. This is administrative and technical work involving coordinating planned preventative and predictive maintenance and contract monitoring for municipal buildings and building systems, as part of a municipal preventative maintenance program. An incumbent of this class coordinates preventative maintenance work for all facilities; reviews and oversees the work of contractors to ensure regulatory compliance; administers contracts for building maintenance and repair services; and monitors budgets and makes necessary recommendations; conducts research, analyses and compiles data, prepares and makes recommendations for the facilities preventive maintenance program; tracks progress of projects carried out by other staff. Considerable independent judgment and action is exercised in carrying out the work while unusual problems and policy matters are discussed with a supervisor who reviews the work for effectiveness, compliance with established standards, achievement of objectives and exercise of sound judgement. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include the completion of a Diploma program in building or architectural technology including or supplemented by related courses, plus sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of the preventative maintenance program, methods, materials and equipment used in building structures, repairs, renovations and general maintenance. Ability to prepare and monitor preventative maintenance schedules; prepare, monitor and control operating budgets and costs for preventive maintenance and repair of all City buildings and ancillary equipment. Ability to prepare and maintain records, reports, operate computerized maintenance management systems, correspondence and various other material related to the work, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and to provide advice, information and recommendations to same. A valid Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Please apply online by September 14, 2026.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.