Facilities Manager

CBRE; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global facility management leader in Kingston seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee operations and maintenance for properties. This role involves managing a team, developing comprehensive facility plans, and ensuring compliance with safety and building regulations. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of experience in facilities management in complex environments, strong communication skills, and advanced computer proficiency. Join a diverse, collaborative workplace where you'll grow and make an impact.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in facilities maintenance management in a complex environment.
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, and systems.
• Ability to manage diverse client situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facility operations and maintenance.
• Develops monthly reports and comprehensive business plans.
• Manages recruitment and staff development.

Skills

Facilities maintenance and operations management

Project management

Occupational Health & Safety Act knowledge

Computer skills (Microsoft Office, ERP systems)

Education

LEED certification

Skilled Trade ticket

Job description

Overview

Kingston – Ontario – Canada

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services‑led, tailored facility management solution. We self‑perform hard services while partnering with best‑in‑class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery. In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best‑in‑Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About The Role

As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for overseeing building operations and maintenance for a facility, campus, or portfolio of small to medium sized buildings. This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Clients, Tenants, and Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.

What You’ll Do

• Oversees day‑to‑day FM Services, including facility operations and maintenance
• Meets with client to discuss facility enhancements, capital expenditures, asset plans, etc.
• Anticipates short and long‑term client needs and develops options for consideration.
• Applies processes, procedures and protocols to diverse client situations.
• Develops monthly reports and comprehensive business plans for facility considering performance objectives to meet requirements.
• Monitors/analyzes and reports on facility results relative to deliverables.
• Develops/implements maintenance and operations goals/objectives consistent with Project Agreement requirements, good industry practices and applicable municipal, provincial and federal legislative requirements.
• Develops appropriate systems/processes to ensure effective/efficient facility operations.
• Participates in developing/implementing minor works and capital budgets; monitors expenditures, variance analysis and reporting; takes corrective action as required.
• Manages recruitment, mentoring, coaching and professional development of staff; supervises staff; provides work direction/assignment of duties to meet operational requirements; establishes performance plan/individual goals with staff and reviews performance; identifies training/educational requirements as needed.
• Investigates work issues and/or staff performance issues and initiates appropriate disciplinary action.
• Oversees development/continuous improvement of maintenance programs; applies planning/scheduling techniques and risk‑mitigation strategies to ensure effective delivery of preventive, predictive and responsive maintenance; ensures appropriate use of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Procures/manages work of external service providers directly or through subordinate supervisor; negotiates/monitors contractual agreements for specialized maintenance, purchased services, and renovation work as required.
• Liaises with stakeholders for renovation and/or maintenance projects, and coordinates activities of staff, consultants, and contractors to ensure requirements are met and facility impacts are minimized.
• Oversees development/improvement of policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with applicable codes, regulations and standards; ensures compliance by employees and external service providers; collaborates with and provides technical and logistical support to client.

What You’ll Need

• 7–10 years progressive facilities maintenance and operations management experience in complex, mission‑critical environment; LEED certification an asset.
• Additional qualifications such as a Skilled Trade ticket are an asset.
• Knowledge of facility operations/maintenance an asset; knowledge/understanding of Occupational Health & Safety Act, building codes/standards/regulations, and building systems an asset.
• Advanced level computer skills (such as Microsoft Office suite, ERP systems, etc.).
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.

Candidate Accommodations

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (Canada) and [phone] (U.S.).

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client‑centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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