Facilities Manager

First United Church Community Ministry Society; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

First United Church Community Ministry Society is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the reliability and safety of its buildings. You will manage maintenance schedules, supervise staff, coordinate repairs with contractors, and ensure compliance with safety regulations to support occupants and program operations.

Responsibilities include budgeting, vendor management, and leading renovation projects. The role requires expertise in building systems, project management, and strong leadership

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in facilities management, engineering, or a related field.
• BOMA designation and HVAC 4th class Power Engineer credential.
• Experience in facility management or a similar operational role.
• Knowledge of project management and organizational skills.
• Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) required.
• Clean driving record and ability to respond to emergencies after hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and supervise preventative maintenance and repairs for building systems.
• Ensure safety compliance with codes, regulations and emergency plans.
• Oversee cleaning, waste disposal, energy use, and procurement of supplies.
• Negotiate contracts with service providers for maintenance and security.
• Track expenses, manage the facility budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee renovation projects and coordinate installations and upgrades.
• Lead facilities staff and communicate with departments about disruptions and needs.

Skills

Facilities management

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

Budgeting

Communication

Compliance

Crisis response

Education

Facilities management degree

BOMA designation

HVAC Power Engineer 4th class

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Facilities Manager

Department: Facilities

Reports To: Senior Director, Finance & Administration

Date last approved: February 2025

Each job within the First United Church Community Ministry Society should promote our accomplishment of our vision, mission, and values.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of First United’s buildings’ functionality and upkeep, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment by managing maintenance tasks, coordinating repairs, supervising staff, and adhering to safety regulations, all while optimizing building operations to meet the needs of occupants within the facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintenance and repairs: Planning and scheduling preventative maintenance activities, coordinating repairs with contractors, managing building systems like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Safety compliance: Conducting regular safety inspections, ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations, managing emergency preparedness plans.
• Building operations: Overseeing cleaning and janitorial services, managing waste disposal, monitoring energy consumption and implementing energy-saving measures. oProcurement of supplies and materials
• Vendor management: Negotiating contracts with service providers like maintenance contractors, cleaning companies, and security firms.
• Budgeting and cost control: Tracking facility expenses, managing maintenance budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities. Est operating budget of $300-$500K.
• Project management: Overseeing renovation projects, coordinating installations and upgrades within the facility.
• Staff supervision: Leading and managing a team of facilities staff.
• Communication and stakeholder management: Collaborating with departments within the organization to address facility needs, communication updates to employees regarding maintenance activities and disruptions.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Minimum 10 years’ facilities management experience
• Technical knowledge: Understanding of building systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and maintenance procedures.
• Project management skills: Ability to plan, execute, and monitor facility improvement projects.
• Leadership abilities: Leading and motivating a team of facilities staff.
• Problem solving skills: Identifying and resolving facility issues promptly.
• Budgeting and financial management: Effectively managing facility expenses.
• Communication skills: Clear and concise communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Compliance expertise: Knowledge of relevant building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Ability to maintain a calm, welcoming, empathetic and professional demeanor at all times with staff and with vulnerable and/or marginalized individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or certification in facilities management, engineering, or a related field.
• Hold a BOMA designation and an HVAC 4th class Power Engineer credential
• Experience in facility management or a similar operational role.
• Knowledge of project management and organizational skills.
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector).
• A clean driving record
• Availability to respond to emergency situations after hours.
• Maximum 20 kilometers from place of residence to 320 East Hastings St, Vancouver
• Management experience in a unionized setting strongly desired.
• Experience in a not-for-profit environment (such as a shelter, group home, social housing or recovery house) would be an asset

SPECIAL TRAINING

• Nonviolent crisis intervention training (NVCI) an asset.
• Standard First Aid or equivalent training/recertification within first three months of employment.
• Mental Health First Aid training an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical conditions:

• Work can be physically demanding and sometimes dirty and unpleasant.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs/23kg on a regular basis.
• Must be comfortable with physically demanding work that includes bending, stooping, stretching, kneeling, and crouching.
• May be exposed to noisy equipment or tools.

Environmental conditions:

• Must be able to work in extreme cold and heat at times.
• Must be able to work outdoors to sweep walkways, shovel snow, remove graffiti, maintain building at times.

Sensory demands:

• Must have good communication skills and the ability to work under limited supervision.
• Need the ability to listen to and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Mental Demands:
• Possible exposure/proximity to traumatic medical events and clients in crisis.
• Possible exposure to emotionally disturbing experiences.
• Ability to exercise nonviolent crisis intervention techniques to reduce interpersonal conflict.

JOB CLASSIFICATION & WAGES

□Exempt; XManagement; □Bargaining Unit

Job Classification: First United Wage Grid: $90K – 100K DOE.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.