Manager, Facilities

Meridia Recruitment Solutions, a Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette Company; Sackville; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkville University in Sackville, NB is seeking a Manager, Facilities to lead maintenance, safety, and campus operations across New Brunswick locations. Reporting to the Director, Facilities & Real Estate, you will manage a high-performing team and coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure safe, efficient environments that support student success.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of facilities leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in facilities management or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline required.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, safety regulations and energy practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, safety and efficiency of NB campuses and offices.
• Lead facilities projects including renovations, relocations or disposals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support student success.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Leadership

MS Office

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance management system

Job description

Manager, Facilities

Yorkville University

Location: Sackville, New Brunswick

Department: Facilities

Reference #: MG - YOU - 9996

Yorkville University is seeking applications for the position of Manager, Facilities. Reporting to the Director, Facilities & Real Estate, this leadership role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the university's New Brunswick campuses and office locations. The Manager will oversee facilities maintenance, capital and operational projects, health and safety compliance, and day‑day campus operations while leading a high‑performing team and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to create exceptional learning and working environments that support Yorkville University's mission of championing student success.

About Yorkville University

Yorkville University is founded on the belief that education is a catalyst for transformation. Guided by a mission to democratize access to higher learning, Yorkville creates pathways for learners from all backgrounds to achieve their goals and advance their careers. Together with Toronto Film School, the university offers creative and academic programs at both the college and university levels, fostering a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts intersect.

Since 2004, Yorkville has been one of Canada’s few private, for profit, degree granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. Its programs are designed to be rigorous, flexible, and industry informed, supporting learners in gaining the skills, knowledge, and professional designations valued by employers. Many of Yorkville’s students are adults balancing education with work and personal commitments, and the university’s flexible delivery ensures that learning enhances their lives rather than interrupting them.

Yorkville’s community is vibrant, diverse, and united by a shared commitment to access. Faculty and staff across teaching, operations, and technology work to remove barriers and expand opportunity, nurturing an inclusive and supportive environment for both learners and employees. Over the years, Yorkville has introduced several first of their kind programs, contributing to the evolution of Canada’s educational landscape while staying rooted in its long standing principles of relevance, quality, and achievability.

At its core, Yorkville University is defined by human connection, empowering people to reimagine their futures in a community built on opportunity, creativity, and growth.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Facilities & Real Estate, the Manager, Facilities in New Brunswick is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, safety, and efficiency of Yorkville University’s New Brunswick campuses and office locations. This position ensures facilities are safe, well‑maintained, and conducive to the productivity and well‑being of faculty, staff, students, and visitors. The Manager, Facilities collaborates with various departments, both internal and external to manage facilities‑related projects ensuring seamless operations. As a leader, this role contributes to a working environment where all team members can grow and thrive, supporting our corporate mission of championing student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the facilities managemnet of the New Brunswick campuses and office locations, including an upcoming site move.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance program to ensure the proper functioning of all building systems, including liaison and coordination with the base‑building property manager on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and security systems.
• Oversee routine inspections, repairs, and maintenance tasks to keep the facilities in optimal condition, coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized repairs and maintenance services.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, building codes, and environmental standards.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, identify potential hazards, and implement corrective measures, partnering with the Director, Facilities & Real Estate and Manager, Safety & Security, as neeed.
• Collaborate with the Director, Facilities & Real Estate and Manager, Safety & Security to maintain emergency response plans that address potential crises or incidents.
• Address and resolve facilities‑related issues and requests from employees and other interest holders promptly and effectively, managing post‑completion records and documentation, where needed.
• Plan and execute facilities‑related projects, such as renovations, expansions, relocations or disposal/re‑purposing of all manner of items related to normal operations.
• Actively contribute as a team‑member and subject matter expert to company‑wide facilities discussions and decision‑making, including on matters related to health and safety, procurement strategies, strategic planning, budget planning and human resources development.
• Contribute to a positive corporate culture that supports equity, inclusion, learning, and wellness.
• Lead the Facilities team in Sackville, New Brunswick, providing coaching and managing performance.
• Oversee the development of the Miramichi Campus, from a facilities and maintence perspective.
• This role is based out of Sackville, New Brunswick and must have the ability to travel between campuses and office locations in New Brunswick (Fredericton, Sackville and Miramichi)
• This role requires on‑call flexibility to support incidents or emergencies outside standard business hours.

Skills, Experience & Competencies

• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in facilities management or related fields, with a track record of successfully managing complex facilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Demonstrated ability and interest in continuous development and on‑going learning is required.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance best practices, and safety regulations; familiarity with sustainability practices and energy‑efficient technologies.
• Proven capacity to adhere to policies and procedures, to support the ongoing maintenance of buildings, studios and equipment room and other spaces.
• Project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Participate in planning and execution of (frequently simultaneous) facilitiy‑related projects, such as renovations, expansions, or relocations, along with other enteprise teams.
• Experience working with an established maintenance management system is desireable, where data‑informed decision‑making occurs.
• Experience working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); experience integrating a CMMS is an asset.
• Problem‑solving skills and the ability to handle and resolve facilities‑related issues.
• Knowledge and/or experience in people leadership, including fostering inclusive working environments and managing team responsibilities.
• Experience working in highly dynamic and fast paced settings and/or organizations.
• Ability to work in a complex environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams).

This role currently has one direct report, with the potential for additional direct reports over time.

This role has an on‑site requirement of 5 days a week.

This position offers a salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 annually, with placement within the range based on experience, education, and internal equity.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company, and they are committed to making those values an integral part of their culture. Yorkville University and KBRS encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two‑Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity‑seeking groups.

Yorkville University and KBRS will provide support in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs.