Building Operations and Maintenance Advisor

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building Operations and Maintenance Advisor role in Edmonton provides leadership for planning, development, and implementation of Operational and Maintenance (OM) programs across government facilities. You will ensure safe, reliable operations, optimize asset life, and reduce costs while aligning with provincial standards.

Reporting to the Building Support Manager, you will develop standards and strategies, supervise training, and advance enterprise CMMS and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical diploma in Engineering.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Equivalency: Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the Properties Branch subject matter expert for building operations, maintenance management, asset reliability, and building system performance across Government-owned facilities.
• Developing, implementing, and continuously improving enterprise-wide operational and maintenance standards, programs, procedures, and performance measures.
• Leading the development of preventative maintenance strategies, maintenance task libraries, and lifecycle management practices to maximize asset reliability and service life.
• Monitoring and analyzing asset performance, operational data, maintenance metrics, and emerging industry trends to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decision-making.
• Providing senior technical advice and recommendations to Properties Branch leadership, Property Managers, facility operators, and project teams.
• Establishing governance processes and compliance frameworks to ensure operational programs align with applicable legislation, codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Producing technical specifications, scopes of work, and procurement documents supporting maintenance service contracts and operational initiatives.
• Auditing facilities and maintenance programs to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and compliance with provincial standards.
• Leading training, workshops, and knowledge-transfer initiatives to enhance the technical competency of facility operators and maintenance personnel.
• Leading the continuous improvement and optimization of CMMS, digital maintenance tools, and reporting platforms.
• Developing enterprise reporting and performance dashboards that support informed asset management and investment decisions.
• Building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance operational excellence and asset stewardship across the Government of Alberta portfolio.

Skills

Asset management

Maintenance management

Building operations

CMMS

Power Platform

SharePoint

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Two-year technical diploma in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Power Platform

SharePoint

Job description

Building Operations and Maintenance Advisor

Job Information
Job Title: Building Operations and Maintenance Advisor
Job Requisition ID: JR86611
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent (2 positions available)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 9, 2026
Classification: Technologies 7
Salary: $3,153.4 to $4,151.76 bi-weekly ($82,303 - $108,360/year)
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service
Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for delivering about one quarter of the Alberta government’s Capital Plan, which addresses the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta’s population that support key social programs and services and economic development.
The Ministry designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.
For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit: http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca

Properties’ Programs & Integration Unit is the primary point of contact and resource, for the regional offices within the Properties Branch, for business, technical, systems, and process expertise, with the goal of facilitating uniformity, continuous improvement, and innovation in relation to property management practices. Programs & Integration is accountable for knowledge management and consistency relating

to Properties business, accommodations, major maintenance, facilities management, and project delivery processes, as well as for providing associated training, and identifying and promoting the application of best practices.

The Building Operations and Maintenance Advisor is a key resource within the Building Support Team, reporting to the Building Support Manager. This position is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of Operational and Maintenance (OM) Programs in all Government owned and operated facilities province-wide. The purpose of the program is to:
1. Operate building systems as per the design intent to maintain a safe, comfortable, and productive environment.
2. Maximize reliability and useful life of equipment and systems.
3. Minimize energy and operating costs.
4. Forecast preventive maintenance resource requirements (cost and manpower)

The primary responsibilities for the Building Operations and Maintenance Advisor include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as the Properties Branch subject matter expert for building operations, maintenance management, asset reliability, and building system performance across Government-owned facilities.
• Developing, implementing, and continuously improving enterprise-wide operational and maintenance standards, programs, procedures, and performance measures.
• Leading the development of preventative maintenance strategies, maintenance task libraries, and lifecycle management practices to maximize asset reliability and service life.
• Monitoring and analyzing asset performance, operational data, maintenance metrics, and emerging industry trends to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decision-making.
• Providing senior technical advice and recommendations to Properties Branch leadership, Property Managers, facility operators, and project teams.
• Establishing governance processes and compliance frameworks to ensure operational programs align with applicable legislation, codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Producing technical specifications, scopes of work, and procurement documents supporting maintenance service contracts and operational initiatives.
• Auditing facilities and maintenance programs to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and compliance with provincial standards.
• Leading training, workshops, and knowledge-transfer initiatives to enhance the technical competency of facility operators and maintenance personnel.
• Leading the continuous improvement and optimization of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), digital maintenance tools, and reporting platforms.
• Developing enterprise reporting and performance dashboards that support informed asset management and investment decisions.
• Building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance operational excellence and asset stewardship across the Government of Alberta portfolio.

• Effective communication skills, project management skills, and proven skills in working with internal and external staff on facility maintenance issues.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them: This position will evaluate organizational context and constraints to determine how best to gain support for maintenance program rollouts.
• Agility: Proactively incorporates change into processes: This position will have to stay up to date on code / regulatory changes / industry best-practices and determine how those will be implemented across the province.
• Drive for Results: Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles: This position must influence all other areas of property management. It must have a thorough understanding of challenges in PMB and must be able to develop solution appropriate for PMB.
• Develop Networks: Makes working with a wide range of parties an imperative This position can only achieve their mandate by effectively working with all stakeholders

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

• Two-year technical diploma in Engineering
• PLUS Seven (7) years of progressively responsible related experience

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g. related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Assets:

• Experience and training in asset management and maintenance management fields
• Must have in-depth knowledge of building mechanical and electrical systems
• In-depth knowledge of building related codes, standards, and regulations
• Supervisory experience in building operations and maintenance programs
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and building system testing and diagnostic processes
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform and SharePoint

Notes

These positions are 2 Permanent full-time roles with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Location: Edmonton AB

Applicants are required to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service .
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information .
• Professional learning and development .
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool .
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Closing Statement This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Kemi Adebola at [e-mail] .