Facility Supervisor

Black & McDonald Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Discretionary bonus

Career development programs

Job summary

Black & McDonald Limited is hiring a Facility Supervisor for the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. You will lead operation and maintenance of a critical facility, manage client relationships, supervise staff, and drive safety and quality in environmental control systems.

The role requires a post-secondary diploma or trade certification in building systems, leadership experience, and strong knowledge of building controls and HVAC. A Stationary Engineer certification is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or trade certification in a building systems field.
• Stationary Engineer certification is an acceptable advanced credential.
• Strong leadership and client-relations abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Address technical/operating issues efficiently and reliably.
• Lead staff and subcontractors, ensuring safety and quality.
• Review alarms, trends and adjust systems to maintain environment.
• Prepare reports and lead client meetings with the National Gallery of Canada.
• Plan employee schedules and daily work assignments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Client relationships

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary diploma or trade certification in building systems

Stationary Engineer certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

VCI Controls BACnet

Job description

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With 100+ years of diverse market experience, we are a forward thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Facility Management & Operations team is expanding! We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Facility Supervisor to join our team at the National Gallery of Canada, one of Canada’s most iconic cultural institutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to help lead the operation and maintenance of a complex, mission-critical facility that houses nationally significant artwork and relies on sophisticated environmental control systems to preserve and protect its collections. The successful candidate will be a hands‑on operational leader responsible for client relationship management, technical troubleshooting, staff supervision, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and service delivery.

At Black & McDonald, you’ll be part of a stable and growing organization that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement while providing opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Address technical / operating issues in the most efficient manner.
• Make recommendations on strategic initiatives, which could include cost saving measures or enhancements to the services or systems.
• Supervise and provide direction to staff and subcontractors.
• Ensure subcontractors are qualified and accredited/certified as required for the work.
• Prepare and write reports and lead NGC client meetings.
• Manage employee schedules, vacation planning, and daily work assignments.
• Deliver hands‑on technical leadership and actively participate in troubleshooting building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, BAS/DDC, lighting control, and emergency power systems.
• Review building alarms, trends, and system performance and make operational adjustments as required.
• Promote and enforce Black & McDonald’s health, safety and environmental programs through inspections, hazard assessments, safety meetings, and compliance activities.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Post‑secondary diploma in a related technical discipline or a recognized trade certification in a building systems field.
• Minimum 10 years of building operations and maintenance experience within commercial, institutional, industrial, or special‑purpose facilities.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience supporting multidisciplinary maintenance teams.
• Ability to organize work in an efficient and reliable manner.
• Good problem solving and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, client relationship, and leadership skills.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and continuous improvement.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Good working knowledge of:

• HVAC equipment and systems.
• Electrical systems.
• Plumbing systems.
• Building controls systems.
• Instrumentation and documentation related to Direct Digital Building Controls (DDC) and programming preferably with VCI Controls system of Bacnet generation.
• Mechanical equipment troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis.
• Applicable building codes, safety regulations, ASHRAE standards, etc. (NBC, NEC, CLC, NFC, OSHA, WHMIS).
• Environmental issues, proper use and disposal of products, health related situations such as molds and bacterium.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in one official language and working knowledge of second official language (English and French).
• Able to read and understand building plans/drawings.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office related applications.
• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic certification is strongly preferred.
• Candidates possessing a Stationary Engineer certification with extensive mechanical systems experience and demonstrated troubleshooting capability will also be considered.

The expected salary range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000 per year. The starting salary will be determined based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Base pay is one component of Black & McDonald’s total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual discretionary bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

If you are an existing Black & McDonald employee, please notify your supervisor of your interest and intent to apply before applying.