Assistant Facility Manager

Employment and Social Development Canada; Summerland; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada- Corporate Management Branch is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager in Summerland, BC. You will help plan, coordinate and deliver facilities management programs for federal buildings and infrastructure.

Responsibilities include monitoring building systems, inspecting facilities, coordinating contractors, and supporting asset management and capital projects while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid trade certificate or Red Seal applicable to the position.
• 5+ years of facilities management or related project experience.
• Experience supervising staff and contractors in building operations.
• Knowledge of building systems and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination and delivery of facilities management programs.
• Monitor mechanical, electrical, HVAC and life-safety systems.
• Inspect facilities and identify maintenance and safety needs.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers for maintenance and projects.
• Support asset management and project delivery activities.

Skills

Initiative

Team Leadership

Interactive Communication

Judgement

Concern for Safety

Education

Provincial/Territorial Trade Certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal

Job description

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada- Corporate Management Branch

Selection process number
26-AGR-BCAB-EA-CMB-68871

Location
Summerland(British Columbia)

Salary
$36.97 to $40.19 per hour-Salary under review

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Duties

Under the general direction of the Facilities Manager, the Assistant Facilities Manager:

• Assists in the planning, coordination, and delivery of facilities management programs and services for buildings and infrastructure.
• Monitors the operation and condition of building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life-safety systems.
• Conducts facility inspections and identifies maintenance, repair, operational, and safety requirements.
• Coordinates and monitors the work of contractors, consultants, and service providers engaged in maintenance, repair, and construction activities.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of preventative maintenance and asset management programs.
• Participates in the planning, coordination, and administration of facilities-related projects from initiation through completion.
• Supports procurement activities including development of statements of work, technical requirements, cost estimates, and contract administration.
• Ensures activities are conducted in accordance with applicable legislation, codes, standards, departmental policies, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Responds to operational issues, emergencies, and service disruptions to support the continuity of facility operations.

Work environment
The Assistant Facilities Manager works in a dynamic environment supporting the operation, maintenance, and improvement of federal facilities and infrastructure. The position involves a combination of office and field work, including inspections of buildings, mechanical and electrical systems, construction sites, and research facilities. The incumbent works closely with tradespeople, contractors, project teams, scientists, and stakeholders to support facility operations, maintenance programs, and capital projects. Occasional travel within the local area, on-call responsibilities, and response to operational emergencies may be required.

Intent of the process
A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various employment tenures.Immediate need; to staff 1 (one) position in Summerland, British Columbia.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace. We also have various employee diversity networks dedicated to ensuring that our department continues to grow as an inclusive employer.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment:
Security: Reliability Status Security Clearance.
Possession of a valid, Class (5) or (G) British Columbia driver’s license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.

Operational Requirements

Operational Requirements:
Ability and willingness to work on-call or standby on a rotating schedule, respond to urgent facility operational issues, and report on-site in a timely manner when required.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:
Possession of a valid applicable Provincial/Territorial Trade Certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate of Qualification that is applicable in the position being staffed. Examples include but are not limited to:

• Plumbing
• Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Mechanic (Commercial)
• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
• Power Engineer
• Industrial Electrician
• Instrumentation and Control Technician

At a later stage in the selection process, you will be required to provide documentation verifying your educational credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials(CICIC).

Experience:

• Experience working in the field of facilities management or project management related to buildings or construction projects.
• Experience managing teams of staff and/or contractors to provide maintenance, repair or project delivery.
• Experience maintaining one or more building mechanical systems.
• Experience inspecting* building operating systems and structures.
• Experience planning, scheduling or coordinating the work of service providers responsible for operations and maintenance activities that involve various types of trades.*Inspecting means: The need to assess building systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable codes which requires onsite visual inspection of all aspects of the facility. Visual Inspection, used in maintenance of facilities, means inspection of equipment and structures using either or all raw human senses such as vision, hearing, touch and smell and/or any non-specialized inspection equipment.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Knowledge:

• Plumbing
• Heating
• Electrical
• Carpentry
• Refrigeration; and instrumentation

Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, Canadian Plumbing Code, National Building Code of Canada, National Fire Code of Canada. Knowledge of principles for building operation, practices of modern building systems technology (e.g. remote monitoring, automation, carbon neutrality) and life-cycle maintenance planning.

Competencies:

• Initiative
• Interactive Communication
• Team Leadership
• Concern for Safety
• Judgement

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential - You are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of your choice.

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of experience as a certified Red Seal tradesperson in the candidate’s qualified trade.
• Experience managing facilities and/or technical projects related to facilities.
• Experience in managing a budget for facility operations or project delivery.
• Experience providing Facility Management services in any of the following environments: scientific research environment; government buildings; medical facilities; commercial buildings; and/or industrial buildings.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups, as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.