Facilities Manager

TEEMA Solutions Group; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management organization is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee a multi-faceted team, managing operations across 1 million square feet of corporate space. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of leadership experience, strong knowledge of facilities best practices, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a chance to make a large-scale impact while fostering a values-driven culture. Benefits include a defined benefit pension and generous vacation time.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension

4 weeks’ vacation

3 Wellness Days

Health & dental coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or management experience in building operations or facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ability to navigate shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver facilities operations services.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and facility expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with codes, acts, and regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Facilities management best practices

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Certification in Facilities Management (CFM) or equivalent

Post-secondary degree in a related field

Tools

Facilities management software

Building automation systems

Service request systems

Job description

The Facilities Manager will lead a dedicated unit and oversee a network of suppliers to deliver comprehensive facilities support across more than 1 million square feet of corporate space throughout communities across the province. You will champion sustainable, cost-effective, and people-centered operations, ensuring all facilities are safe, well-maintained, compliant, and aligned with organizational needs. This is an opportunity to make a large-scale impact while fostering a high-performing culture that reflects our corporate values.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan, manage, and deliver full-spectrum facilities and building operations services that meet evolving business requirements.
• Oversee preventative maintenance, operational activities, and facility expenditures within an approved budget while balancing corporate priorities.
• Identify, recommend, and implement efficiencies, innovations, and process improvements to enhance service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, acts, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Select, train, develop, and evaluate the performance of staff and key service providers.
• Build and maintain a high-performing, supportive, and safety-focused team culture.
• Monitor and optimize vendor performance to ensure service quality and value.
• Use facilities management tools and systems—including service request platforms, building automation systems, and financial systems—to support effective decision-making.

What You Must Have

• Valid B.C. Driver’s License.
• Certification in Facilities Management (CFM), Operations Management (Facilities), or equivalent professional designation.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or management experience in building operations or facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of facilities management best practices, building operations, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and navigate shifting priorities.
• Proficiency with facilities management software, service request systems, building automation systems, Microsoft Office, and organizational financial systems.

Assets

• Post‑secondary degree in a related field
• Experience in the public sector
• Experience working within a unionized environment

Why Join the Team

• Opportunities to shape the future of facilities operations across the province
• A values-driven culture that encourages collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement
• We include different perspectives to reach our common goals.
• We seek to understand and meet diverse and evolving needs.
• We simplify the complex to make things easier.
• We gain insight through learning and experience to make informed decisions.

Who Will Excel in This Role

• A strategic thinker who can balance long‑term planning with day‑to‑day operational execution.
• A confident leader who can guide teams and vendors toward high performance.
• Someone who embraces change, finds efficiencies, and looks for opportunities to enhance service delivery.

Salary & Perks

Benefits: Defined benefit pension, 4 weeks’ vacation, 3 Wellness Days, and health & dental coverage

Work Environment: Values-based culture grounded in being Collaborative, Supportive, Straightforward, and Knowledgeable

By applying to any TEEMA job on any portal implies entering into a business relationship with us and therefore grants TEEMA consent to send you further job updates or industry and company related information.