Facility Manager

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba seeks a Facility Manager for the Housing, Addictions, and Homelessness Department. This role involves overseeing facility operations, managing budgets, and maintaining essential relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess a 5th Class Power Engineer certification and have extensive property management experience.

Qualifications

• Valid certificate/diploma for 5th Class Power Engineer or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in facility and property management operations.
• Strong budgeting and financial skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and maintenance of facilities.
• Responsible for supervising staff and managing budgets.
• Make decisions in accordance with departmental policies and objectives.

Skills

Facility management

Client relations

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Interpersonal skills

Education

5th Class Power Engineer certificate/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FM3 Facility Manager 3

Regular/full-time

Housing, Addictions and Homelessness

Operations, Property Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44365

Salary(s): FM3 $59,249.00 - $78,678.00 per year

Closing Date: July 20, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Manitoba Housing provides a wide range of subsidized housing throughout the province of Manitoba. We partner with other governments, community organizations and private groups to create safe and affordable housing. Within the department the Property service division is looking to fill one (1) Facility Manager position.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5F Drivers Licence and be capable of travel within the District.
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position, including sitting, lifting, reaching, working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Records Check, Vulnerable Persons Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check.
  
  

Qualifications:

Essential:

• A valid certificate/diploma for 5th Class Power Engineer or higher; or, equivalent training and related experience in facility management, operations and maintenance may be considered.
• Experience in facility and property management operations, including building operations and maintenance, with expertise in security systems, life safety systems, grounds equipment, client relations, and contractor relations.
• Experience with HVAC operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, procedures and relevant safety policies and legislation, such as Manitoba’s Workplace Safety and Health Act and associated regulations, and WHMIS.
• Experience and knowledge of construction and maintenance activities and equipment.
• Supervisory experience including but limited to coaching, mentoring, and attendance and performance management.
• Strong budgeting and financial skills, including cash flows, forecasting, monitoring and reporting.
• Strong customer and client relationship skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse stakeholders.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively and courteously communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  
  

Duties:

Reporting to the District Property Manager, the Facility Manager is responsible for managing the operations and maintenance of a highly visible and sensitive portfolio, having significant responsibility for staff, budget and facilities with technical and non-technical complexities arising from the nature of client programs. The Facility Manager is expected to manage their programs independently and make decisions in accordance with the guidelines of divisional objectives and departmental policies and priorities including planning, supervising and executing the work program at the facilities.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44365

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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