Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The A city government organization is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to lead and manage the maintenance of over 150 facilities in Kelowna. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in facilities management and exceptional communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $94,700 to $110,490 annually, with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits package

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership and management experience in facilities management.
• Strong technical knowledge of facilities operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of City of Kelowna facilities and ensure safe practices.
• Monitor and adapt customer service practices.
• Manage budget and lead maintenance programs.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge of buildings

Effective communication

Customer service orientation

Ability to navigate CMMS (Cityworks)

Education

Post Secondary diploma in building or architectural technology

Journeyman trade ticket

Tools

Cityworks (CMMS)

Job description

Ready to be the driving force behind Kelowna’s most iconic spaces? From bustling arenas and pools to firehalls and vibrant cultural centers, you’ll lead the charge in maintaining nearly 150 unique facilities. As our Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll orchestrate repairs, champion safety, and optimize resources – ensuring every building runs smoothly and sustainably. Step into a leadership role where your expertise shapes the future of our city, and your commitment keeps our teams and spaces safe, compliant, and thriving.

The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor oversees the maintenance of City of Kelowna facilities. They organize and schedule maintenance and repairs to ensure the sustainable, safe, and efficient use of financial, human, and physical resources. The supervisor provides leadership, technical, and professional expertise related to the department’s strategic plans, objectives, goals, and management of a vast, diverse, and aging facilities portfolio. They are responsible for staff and facility safety, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and policy requirements.

Classification Summary - Union

Duties - Union

Results and Activities - Non union

1) Lead facilities maintenance

• Utilize the City’s CMMS (Cityworks) to effectively monitor, schedule & assign work for over 200 assets with a replacement value of $1.4 billion, covering 1.8 million square feet.
• Support, monitor, and review branch strategic goals and objectives, standards, policies, procedures, and plans to ensure alignment with department, division, and city-wide objectives.
• Provide maintenance management for Facilities under other departmental cost centres, including Utility facilities, Real Estate (Property Management and Parking) Facilities, and various commercial and industrial facilities.
• Monitor and adapt internal and external customer service practices to ensure approved service levels.
• Oversee 9+ direct reports, develop, inspire, hire, assess, and discipline employees.
• Coordinate and manage a broad base of contractors (20+), consultants (5+), and suppliers (10+) based on their performance and technical ability, to match required contract service levels.
• Implement and monitor branch health and safety; ensuring staff have the right tools, training, and procedures.
• Facilitate staff recruitment, engagement, retention, and job satisfaction.

3) Manage branch sustainability & facility resilience

• Manage and provide leadership for maintenance programs that ensure the full life cycle of assets.
• Recommend, review, and approve procedures and plans based on risk prioritization, to reduce reactive work and to ensure service continuity for external and internal customers.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all regulatory programs, legislation, or best practices.
• Support capital and energy initiatives.

4) Budget

• Operating Budget:
  • $5,800,000
• Capital Budget:
  • Approximately $3,000,000
• Spending Authority:
  • Supervisor: $100,000
  • Manager: Depending on value

Knowledge - Non Union

Post Secondary diploma in building or architectural technology, or a journeyman trade ticket. Minimum of 5 years of leadership and management experience in the field of facilities management. Requires a working technical knowledge of buildings, building systems, and facility operations and maintenance.

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Strong leadership, management, and technical skills regarding facility operations and maintenance.

Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to navigate CMMS (Cityworks) and general computer literacy and competence. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings. Demonstrate a civic entrepreneurial spirit by generating new, innovative ideas and development of better methods to accomplish tasks and complete projects.

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Additional Hiring Information

The annual salary for this position ranges from $94,700 to $110,490, depending on qualifications and experience. Most candidates can expect to start in the lower to mid-range of this scale, with opportunities for salary growth based on performance and tenure. We offer progressive employment practices and a great work environment. This is an exempt position that offers a competitive salary, employer-paid comprehensive benefits package, an earned day off program, paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $94,700 to $110,490 annually

Posting Date

Posting Date 12/17/2025

Closing Date

Closing Date 01/09/2026

Days of Work

Days of Work Monday - Friday

Standard Hours per Day 8

Hours of Work

7am to 3:30pm

Work Location

Work Location WINDSOR ROAD

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Other Document 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you currently possess (or eligible to receive) the Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) Facility Management Administrator designation?
  • Yes - I possess this designation
  • No - but I am eligible to receive the designation
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education that you have completed related to this position?
  • High school graduation
  • Some related post-secondary courses
  • Post-secondary certificate (1 year full time studies)
  • Diploma (2 years full time studies)
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree or other higher level post-graduate program
  • Other
• * Do you have a Building or Architectural Technology Diploma or equivalent education?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Related Education
• * How many years of experience do you have related to this position?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • 5 to 8 years
  • More than 8 years
• * How many years of experience do you have managing staff or leading teams?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • 5 to 10 years
  • More than 10 years