Facility Manager

Canada West Ski Areas Association; Banff; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff pass

Free ski days

Career development

Wellness discounts

Onsite discounts

Exclusive gear

Job summary

Sunshine Village in Banff National Park seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee buildings, electrical systems, and infrastructure. You will lead operations, manage budgets, and coordinate with departments, vendors, and contractors to ensure safe, reliable facilities that support guests and staff.

The role reports to the VP of Operations and Maintenance, requires flexibility, outdoor work in alpine conditions, and proficiency with Microsoft 365. Alberta-based candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience leading facilities operations and teams.
• Experience with HVAC, construction or electrical systems is assets.
• Proficient in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for resort buildings and infrastructure.
• Manage budgets, asset conditions, staffing, and inspections.
• Coordinate with departments, vendors, and contractors.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management in coordination with HR.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

HVAC

Construction

Electrical

MS 365

Driver's license

English communication

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Why join us?

We work and play in Canada’s most beautiful playground, Banff National Park, and you can too. Sunshine Village is the premier ski resort in Western Canada. If you want to be part of making our guests’ ski experience unforgettable and think a winter season skiing and riding on the best powder in the Rockies would be great too, then read on for more information…

Description

The Facilities Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for the resort’s buildings, electrical systems, and associated infrastructure. The position is accountable for maintaining safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient facilities that support employees, resort operations, and the guest experience. This role reports to the VP of Operations and Maintenance. The Facilities Manager liaises and coordinates frequently with all departments, vendors, contractors, inspectors, and manufacturers.

Job Functions

Managing budgets, asset conditions, staffing, project work, developing annual capital recommendations, andundertaking and ensuring timely scheduled and urgent inspections are completed, primarily at the Resort, while supporting additional company offices (Banff Transportation Hub, Calgary Snow Central Sales Office). Taking an active role when required for work performed by responsible departments, along with overseeing and managing the actions of team members in those departments.

Administrative and Reporting Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and timely completion of documentation e.g., worksite inspections, work orders/PM records, employee training, safe work plans.
• Maintaining effective and complete inventories.
• Maintaining effective schedules and properly assigning department tasks.
• Communicating unusual operating conditions e.g., mechanical, operational, environmental.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, employee development, scheduling, performance management, and disciplinary processes in coordination with Human Resources and Company policy.
• Effectively communicate, support, and adhere to all initiatives, policy/procedures, regulations, and certifications e.g., OHS, AHS, Regulations and Codes, National Parks Act and Regulations.

Other duties may be requested and assigned from time to time.

Experience/Requirements

• Demonstrated professionalism, dependability, initiative, sound judgement, leadership ability, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Experience in areas such as HVAC, Construction, Electrical are assets.
• Prepared to work flexible schedules e.g., weekends, holidays, nights, extended hours
• Prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions e.g., appropriate footwear, layers, gloves
• Effectively communicate in English, both written and verbally and in a confidential capacity.
• Maintain professional conduct when acting as a company representative on or off duty.
• Effectively provide training, support, and assistance.
• Willing and able to perform all duties and departmental tasks.
• Conduct, attend and actively participate in meetings and training inside and outside of department.
• Must be neat, alert, punctual and dependable.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence and ability to meet company driver authorization requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and electronic maintenance/work management systems.

Additional Considerations

• Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.
• This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, constant trunk rotation, frequent lifting (up to 25kg), pushing/pulling (up to 45kg), kneeling, crouching. Occasionally climb ladders or inclined stairs up to 5m. Must be able to hike and move around easily in an alpine environment.
• Able to operate on/off highway vehicles, other industrial equipment, hand tools and equipment
• This role operates and works around machinery, moving equipment, pressurized and electrical systems.
• This role handles sensitive, confidential Company information, and the ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality is always required.
• Ability to ski or snowboard is not required. skiing or snowboarding for work requires completion of a competency test, skiing and riding professionally, and is restricted to designated runs. Skiing or snowboarding equipment used for work must be in good operating condition, meet Sunshine Village
• Equipment requirements, and will be tested throughout the season.
• Uniform pieces (liner, outer jacket, outer pants, toque, collared shirt) are provided. Candidates are required to provide CSA approved safety footwear.
• This role has potential exposure to industrial chemicals/agents/sewage e.g., solvents, oils, grease, chlorine, acids, human waste.
• This role is subject to all terms and conditions of the Sunshine Village Employee Handbook and Policy Manual, and the Alberta Employment Standards Code.

The Perks:

FREE– Your staff pass is your ticket to ride Sunshine!
Ski & Ride– Free days & discounts at ski resorts across Canada
Staff Events– Staff parties, BBQs, spring night skiing, dog sledding & more
Career– Recognition programs & career development opportunities
Wellness– Discounted fitness passes, yoga,onsite support & professional support
Onsite discounts– Food & beverage, retail, & hotel stays
Exclusive deals– Brand-named gear & local businesses
And much, much more!