facilities manager

Brandon University; Brandon; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

As per collective agreement

Job summary

Brandon University in Brandon, MB is seeking a facilities manager to direct and control construction projects and oversee maintenance of the university's machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in operations management, a trades certificate or diploma, and the ability to develop safety programs, manage the facilities budget, and coordinate large teams on site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in facilities or operations management.
• Education in trades or equivalent experience is required.
• Knowledge of CMMS and MS Office tools is preferred.
• Experience working in a university/college setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control construction projects.
• Prepare reports and statistics related to areas of responsibility.
• Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system.
• Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service.
• Provide input into product design tailored to client needs.
• Develop and implement safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
• Direct maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment and electrical/mechanical systems.
• Oversee installation, maintenance and repair of real estate infrastructures.
• Plan and manage the facility's operations budget.
• Resolve product and service related problems.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Supervise activities of other technical staff.
• Repair and maintain boilers and heavy-metal products.
• Prepare estimates and bids for home construction, renovation and restoration projects.
• Ensure construction permits are obtained.
• Develop risk management plans.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance and renovation.
• Oversee payroll administration.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Initiative

Judgement

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Trade and industrial teacher education

Construction trades, general

Construction trades, other

Operations management and supervision

or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Database management

MS Access

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Spreadsheet

MS Windows

Job description

facilities manager

Posted onAugust 10, 2026 by Employer details Brandon University

Job details

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Trade and industrial teacher education. Construction trades, general. Construction trades, other. Operations management and supervision. or equivalent experience. Work setting: University or college. Tasks: Direct and control construction projects. Prepare reports and statistics related to areas of responsibility. Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements. Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service. Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit client's needs. Develop and implement schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs. Direct the maintenance and repair of an establishment's machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems. Oversee the installation, maintenance and repair of real estate infrastructures including machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems. Plan and manage the facility's operations budget. Resolve product and service related problems. Troubleshoot problems related to equipment. Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists. Repair and maintain boilers and heavy-metal products. Prepare estimates and bids for home construction, renovation and restoration projects. Ensure that construction permits are obtained. Develop risk management plans. Co-ordinate implementation of repairs, maintenance and renovation. Oversee payroll administration. Supervision: More than 20 people. Staff in various areas of responsibility. Computer and technology knowledge: Database management. MS Access. MS Excel. MS Office. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Word. Electronic mail. Spreadsheet. MS Windows. Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Area of specialization: Risk management. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Child Abuse Registry check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Handling heavy loads. Attention to detail. Large workload. Repetitive tasks. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Accurate. Dependability. Initiative. Judgement. Positive attitude. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: On call. Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement.

• Location Brandon , MB R7A 6A9
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 104,716 to $ 132,499 YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Day, On call
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits:Health benefits, Financial benefits
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3643281

• Brandon, MB

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
• Trade and industrial teacher education
• Construction trades, general
• Construction trades, other
• Operations management and supervision

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• University or college

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Direct and control construction projects
• Prepare reports and statistics related to areas of responsibility
• Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
• Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service
• Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit client's needs
• Develop and implement schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs
• Direct the maintenance and repair of an establishment's machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
• Oversee the installation, maintenance and repair of real estate infrastructures including machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
• Plan and manage the facility's operations budget
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists
• Repair and maintain boilers and heavy-metal products
• Prepare estimates and bids for home construction, renovation and restoration projects
• Ensure that construction permits are obtained
• Develop risk management plans
• Co-ordinate implementation of repairs, maintenance and renovation
• Oversee payroll administration

Supervision

• More than 20 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database management
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• MS Windows
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Area of specialization

• Risk management

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Repetitive tasks
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Positive attitude

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-08-24

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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