General Manager, Facilities

Esfm-; Corunna; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Esfm- is seeking a General Manager, Facilities to oversee all building operations, maintenance services, groundskeeping, health and safety programs, and contractor management across multi-site facilities. You will lead budgeting, capital projects, procurement, and vendor relations while ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement for service excellence.

The role requires 5–7 years of supervisory experience in commercial or multi-site facilities and a strong background in facilities

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or designation in Engineering, Business Administration, Property Management, or equivalent.
• 5 to 7 years of supervisory experience in facilities operations (commercial, institutional, or multi-site).
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building systems, and project management.
• Experience managing operating and capital budgets, procurement processes, and vendor negotiations.
• Regulatory requirements knowledge: building codes, fire safety, sanitation, environmental health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise janitorial, maintenance, and grounds maintenance services.
• Manage preventative and corrective maintenance programs, including procurement and oversight of subcontractor services.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead the implementation and compliance of health and safety programs and life safety requirements.
• Manage operating and capital budgets, monitor expenditures, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide leadership to facility staff through hiring, training, workload management, performance management, coaching, and disciplinary processes.
• Monitor facility operations and service delivery, evaluate effectiveness, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, review, and assess project plans, maintenance strategies, and asset management programs, including capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and codes, and maintain relationships with customers, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Facilities management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Business Administration / Property Management

Tools

MS Office

Facility management systems

Job description

19003-Shell Sarnia Refine | 19003
150 St. Clair Parkway
CORUNNA, ON N0N 1G0, CAN

Description

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

As the General Manager, Facilities, you are responsible for overseeing all building operations, maintenance services, groundskeeping activities, health and safety programs, financial performance, and contractor management to ensure efficient and compliant facility operations.

Now, if you were to come on board as a General Manager, Facilities, we'd ask you to do the following for us:

• Supervise and coordinate janitorial, maintenance, and grounds maintenance services.
• Manage preventative and corrective maintenance programs, including procurement and oversight of subcontractor services.
• Ensure all maintenance activities, repairs, and installations are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead the implementation and compliance of health and safety programs, policies, and life safety requirements.
• Manage operational and capital budgets, monitor expenditures, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Provide leadership to facility staff through hiring, training, workload management, performance management, coaching, and disciplinary processes when necessary.
• Monitor facility operations and service delivery, evaluate effectiveness, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, review, and assess project plans, maintenance strategies, and asset management programs, including capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, provincial/state, and local regulations, codes, and legislative requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure service excellence and operational success.

Think you have what it takes to be our General Manager, Facilities? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:

• Degree, diploma, or designation in Engineering, Business Administration, Property Management, or an equivalent combination of education and progressive experience.
• 5 to 7 years of supervisory experience managing commercial, institutional, or multi-site facilities operations.
• Strong knowledge of facilities management disciplines including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building systems, equipment maintenance, grounds maintenance, janitorial services, health and safety, and project management.
• Proven experience managing operating and capital budgets, financial reporting, forecasting, contract administration, procurement processes, and vendor negotiations.
• Demonstrated understanding of regulatory requirements including construction, fire safety, building codes, sanitation, environmental compliance, and workplace health and safety standards.
• Experience leading capital projects, asset management initiatives, environmental and energy programs, KPI management, and operational improvement strategies.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and decision-making skills with the ability to develop teams, manage priorities, and build positive relationships with staff, customers, and service providers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, facility management systems, and the ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings, schedules, and operational procedures.