Building Supervisor

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Pension plan (defined contribution)

RRSP/TFSA

2 personal days

2 floating holidays

Summer Fridays - paid

Job summary

McGill University is seeking a Facilities Operations & Maintenance professional to oversee building inspections, maintenance projects, and preventative contracts. You will coordinate with contractors, staff, and stakeholders to keep residences and facilities safe, clean, and functional.

The role requires hands-on supervision, on-site presence five days a week, and strong written and verbal English communication; French knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Three years related experience required.
• On site 5 days a week requirement.
• Must be bilingual (French/English).
• Construction field specialization preferable.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain university facilities and operations.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinate with contractors and McGill staff for manpower needs.
• Oversee expenditures within operating guidelines.
• Supervise maintenance staff and assign workload across buildings.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulations, and quality standards.

Skills

Three years related experience

Bilingual

Computer literacy

Project management

Education

DEC III

Tools

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Job description

Hiring Unit: Student Housing & Hospitality Services

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Senior Maintenance Manager. Undertake building inspections and projects. Plan, prioritize and execute maintenance schedules and preventative maintenance contracts. Ensure that facilities are presentable and functional at all times. Confer with contractors and McGill staff in order to plan and co-ordinate manpower needs. Assess and resolve administrative problems. Oversee expenditures within Residence’s operating guidelines. Purchase supplies and monitor use of materials used in maintenance/repair operations. Coordinate maintenance with Redbourne and the Le Cite complex for infrastructure services. Directly supervise maintenance staff and schedule/assign workload in different buildings for student housing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide the best possible research and learning environment for students, staff and visitors through quality services, reliable and cost-effective maintenance, renovations, construction projects and building operations of the University’s physical resources.
• Provide the planning, development, implementation, and required to ensure the protection, safety and maintenance of university property and resources.
• Foster a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain and improve the standards for the protection, security and maintenance of university property.
• Provide quality business operations to support the daily needs of students and staff, such as Buildings and Grounds, Residences, Food Services, Housekeeping, Parking, Mailroom, Printing and Bookstore operations, Athletics and Recreation, etc.
• Ensure that facilities, operations and maintenance tasks and projects meet or exceed established quality standards.
• Ensure that regulations, legislation, policies, and procedures concerning buildings and grounds are respected.
• Directly supervise employees, assist in training, meet regularly to assign, verify work.
• Prepare performance reviews, probation, trial period documents and weekly work schedules.
• Approve vacation and absences.
• Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Three (3) years related experience.
• Required to be on site 5 days out of the week.
• Project management in the construction field, an asset.
• Able to respond requests and questions from stakeholders and clients on a timely fashion.
• Must be bilingual.
• Specialization in the construction field (i.e. Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc) preferable.
• Computer literacy, required.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Salary and Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: DEC III 3 Years Related Experience / Annual Salary: (MPEX Grade 03) $63,350.00 - $74,530.00 - $85,710.00

Job Profile: MPEX-LOG1A - Facilities Operations & Maintenance - Professional 1 (Excluded)

Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor: Senior Maintenance Manager

Position End Date (If applicable):

Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-30

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4. For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

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