Facilities Manager, Alberta Schools Alternative Procurement

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Alberta - Infrastructure seeks a Facilities Manager for Alberta Schools Alternative Procurement in Edmonton. This permanent, full-time role leads a portfolio of P3 and government facilities, overseeing staff, contractors and consultants to ensure efficient, compliant operations.

Responsibilities include budget planning, contract administration, public procurements, and energy management, with a focus on delivering reliable infrastructure for Alberta ministries and schools.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field and four years of facilities management experience with leadership and budgets.
• Experience with Public-Private-Partnership facilities and contract administration.
• Knowledge of energy management guidelines and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff, operators, and contractors to ensure facilities operate efficiently and safely.
• Manage facility evaluations and consultant investigations on an ongoing basis.
• Lead public procurements and support other procurements across branches.
• Ensure contracts are administered fairly and in accordance with terms.
• Forecast operating costs and manage budgeting and financial administration.
• Develop and manage plans for security and infrastructure, including staffing.
• Oversee performance management and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Contract administration

P3 experience

Facilities management

Education

University graduation in a related field such as Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Sciences, Business, or a related discipline

Facility Management Certificate

FMA / RPA / CPM designations

Risk Management certification

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Facilities Manager, Alberta Schools Alternative Procurement

Job Information
Job Title: Facilities Manager, Alberta Schools Alternative Procurement
Job Requisition ID: JR85355
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton AB
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 8, 2026
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/year)
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service
Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for delivering about one quarter of the Alberta government’s Capital Plan, which addresses the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta’s population that support key social programs and services and economic development.
The Ministry designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient management of an assigned portfolio consisting of Public-Private-Partnership (P3) facilities and government owned and/or leased facilities, with the reliable and responsive operation of facilities essential for the delivery of programs and services by Alberta Government ministries. This position manages a team comprised of internal staff and various consultants and/or contractors providing a diverse range of facilities management services, including but not limited to P3 schools Maintenance and Renewal.

Reporting to the Director, the Facilities Manager performs work in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures, as well as applicable municipal and code requirements.

The primary responsibilities for the Facilities Manager, Alberta Schools Alternative Procurement include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring staff members, operators, and contractors operate facilities efficiently, including adherence to applicable energy management guidelines and programs.
• Managing facility evaluations and consultant investigations to determine condition of facilities and individual components on ongoing basis.
• Leading invitational and supporting public procurements for services as required and support other procurements throughout the Branch, Division, and Department.
• Ensuring contracts are administered in fair and equitable manner and in accordance with applicable terms and conditions.
• Managing tracking and forecasting of operating costs and ensures costs are appropriately charged or paid.
• Developing plans and managing operations to ensure that adequate physical infrastructure, manned security, and security protocols are in place to protect facilities, contents, and staff members.
• Managing budget and financial administration functions to ensure expenditures comply with Ministry financial and administrative guidelines.
• Leading and managing staff members (e.g., recruitment, leadership and coaching, learning and development plans, workload and staffing levels plans to meet service demands, performance management).

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Build Collaborative Environments - Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes: Involves stakeholders and shares resources
• Creative Problem Solving - Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues: Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems
• Agility - Proactively incorporates change into processes: Creates opportunities for improvement
• Systems Thinking - Integrates broader context into planning: Plans for how current situation is affected by broader trends
• Develop Networks - Makes working with a wide range of parties an imperative: Creates impactful relationships with the right people

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Required:

• University graduation in a related field such as Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Sciences, Business, or a related discipline.
• PLUS Four (4) years of experience in facilities management, property management, and/or infrastructure operations with responsibility for team leadership, personnel management, operational budgets, and contract administration.

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g. related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Assets:

• Direct experience with Public-Private-Partnership agreements.
• Facility Management Certificate
• Related designations such as Facilities Management Administrator (FMA), Real Property Administrator (RPA), or Certified Property Manager (CPM).
• Risk Management certification

Notes

This position is a Permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am - 4:30 pm).

Location: Edmonton AB

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.