Building Operations Manager

University of New Brunswick; Saint John; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Canada is seeking a Building Operations Manager to oversee maintenance and operations on the Saint John campus. The role involves managing maintenance teams, ensuring safety compliance, and developing maintenance processes. The ideal candidate has a post-secondary degree and at least seven years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $71,799 to $97,855 annually, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Minimum of three weeks of vacation

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Dental, life, and health insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree in a relevant area.
• Minimum seven years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Ability to anticipate and deal with problems and issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day operations of building maintenance and grounds activities.
• Respond to inquiries and requests for service from internal university departments.
• Oversee maintenance and supplies contracts.

Skills

Lean / Six Sigma training

Building construction knowledge

Safety codes knowledge

Minor carpentry skills

Plumbing skills

Electrical maintenance skills

HVAC maintenance skills

Strong communication skills

Results-oriented work ethic

Teamwork skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in a relevant area

Job description

Closing Date: October 20th, 2025 at 4:00 PM

About the Position

Under the umbrella of Capital Planning & Operations, Facilities Management on the Saint John campus is a team of approximately 16 employees that take tremendous pride in the campuses and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswick's mission, vision, and values. This is a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and community.

What We Offer

Full‑time | Continuing | Saint John | On‑Campus

• Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | 40 hours per week
• Additional Working Conditions: Occasional after hours work as needed; Some work performed outdoors; Required to be at various locations all over campus as well as at two UNB locations Uptown; Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Salary Range: $71,799 - $97,855 per annum

Your Focus (Responsibilities)

Reporting to the Director of Maintenance and Operations, the Building Operations Manager manages the day‑to‑day operations of building maintenance, energy, and grounds activities to provide the Saint John Campus with an inviting, safe and sustainable environment which supports and enhances an inspiring experience in learning, living, working and research.

Respond to inquiries and requests for service from internal university departments.

Provide direct management and supervision to personnel involved in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment; schedule, assign, review, and supervise the work of all employees within the technical side of the department.

Provide direct special event setup and maintenance; oversee all maintenance and supplies contracts; evaluate staff performance; schedule staff workloads; ensure operational safety of staff; and provide technical advice / assistance.

Participate in the development, recommendation and administration of policies, procedures and process in support of departmental operations.

At times required to administer procurements and fiscal management activities associated with building and grounds maintenance activities.

Responsible to plan, organize, maintain and manage the operations and reliability of the university facilities and general infrastructure systems.

Establish and monitor preventative maintenance processes, programs and facility inspection processes for on‑going review of maintenance work.

Responsible for implementation and administering of the building automation systems to help conserve energy, provide direct safety code compliance and provide regular campus inspections while reviewing areas for damage and scheduling the associated work to correct these deficiencies.

Responsible for scheduling after hours emergency response system along with trouble‑shoots and responds to all after‑hour issues regarding the operational aspects of the facilities at the Saint John campus.

At times required to design, review and plan new construction and remodeling projects and does related work as required.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Post‑secondary degree in a relevant area.
• Minimum seven years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Strengths: Lean / Six Sigma training considered an asset along with CEFP or EFP designation in Facilities Management.
• Working knowledge of building construction, components and operating systems (essential).
• Considerable knowledge of applicable building, safety codes, standards, safety and fire prevention methods and standards (essential).
• Ability to perform minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC maintenance (essential).
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written); strong work initiative; results oriented; strong teamwork skills; client focused; conceptual and analytical ability; values people and developing others (adopting a supervisory style that values each staff member) and has strong organizational awareness.
• Ability to anticipate and deal with problems and issues in a persistent manner.

About University of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3,200 full‑ and part‑time staff, including faculty, support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2024.

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

Other Information

WHY CHOOSE UNB? UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT) This position is part of the non‑union Administrative, Professional and Technical (APT) group.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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