Manager, Facilities & Capital Projects

Socket.dev; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Louis Brier Home and Hospital, located in Vancouver, is seeking a Manager, Facilities & Capital Projects to lead maintenance, facility projects, and safety programs. This role ensures compliant operations of building systems, coordinates capital improvements, and manages budgets and contractors.

The position reports to the Director of Operations and requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a focus on quality care through well-maintained infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Technology, or related discipline; professional designation encouraged.
• Knowledge of building codes, health and safety regulations, and healthcare accreditation standards.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive facilities or building operations management experience.
• Healthcare or hospital/long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, security).
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and audits to maintain facility integrity.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Lead capital projects, budgets, and vendor management.
• Provide leadership to maintenance staff and contractors; support staff training.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Facilities Management / Engineering degree

Professional designation (FMP/CFM/CET/PMP)

Valid BC Driver's Licence

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHO ARE WE

Located in the Oakridge area of Vancouver, B.C., Louis Brier Home and Hospital is a 215-bed accredited Long Term care facility situated next to the Weinberg Residence, which is home to 40 Assisted Living and 20 Multilevel Care residents.

Our Mission at Louis Brier Home and Hospital and Weinberg Residence (LBHH & WR) is to provide compassionate and person-centred care prioritizing quality, safety and innovation, guided by Jewish traditions and values.

Our Vision is to be recognized as a centre of excellence and leaders in healthcare.

Our Values– “CHAI” Hebrew word for LIFE.

Caring

• We ‘Show It.’

Health, Safety and Wellness

• We ‘Do It Right.’

Accountability

• We ‘Own It.’

Integrity

• We ‘Do What’s Right.’

Purpose of the Position

The Manager, Facilities & Capital Projects is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all building operations, maintenance, and facility-related projects within the Louis Brier Home and Hospital and Weinberg Residence. The role ensures that all physical assets, systems, and infrastructure are maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational objectives.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Manager, Facilities & Capital Projects provides leadership to maintenance personnel, contractors, and service providers while supporting a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Facilities and Maintenance Management
   • Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems, including:

• HVAC systems
• Electrical systems
• Plumbing systems
• Fire and life safety systems
• Security systems
• Elevators and medical support infrastructure
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and ensure timely resolution of facility-related issues.
• Maintain building integrity and functionality through regular inspections and audits.

1. Regulatory Compliance and Safety
   • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial, municipal, healthcare, and accreditation standards.
   • Manage fire safety programs, emergency preparedness initiatives, and life safety inspections.
   • Ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations and occupational health and safety requirements.
   • Lead facility risk assessments and implement corrective actions as required.
2. Project and Capital Planning
   • Participate in facility improvement, renovation, and capital projects.
   • Prepare project scopes, budgets, schedules, and contractor specifications.
   • Monitor project performance to ensure completion on time and within budget.
   • Collaborate with leadership on long-term facility planning and asset management strategies.
3. Financial Management
   • Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets.
   • Monitor expenditures and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency.
   • Review vendor contracts and service agreements to ensure value and compliance.
4. Team Leadership
   • Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to maintenance and facility staff.
   • Establish work priorities and schedules to meet operational requirements.
   • Foster a positive, collaborative, and service-oriented team environment.
   • Support staff training and professional development.
5. Vendor and Contractor Management
   • Coordinate and oversee external contractors and service providers.
   • Ensure contractor compliance with site safety requirements and organizational standards.
   • Evaluate contractor performance and maintain quality service delivery.
6. Carries manager-on-call phone and responds to emergency issues as per facility policies.
7. Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Degree or Diploma in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Technology, or a related discipline, supplemented by a professional designation such as FMP, CFM, CET, or PMP. Equivalent combinations of education, trade certification, and progressive leadership experience will be considered. Candidates working toward or willing to work toward it encouraged to apply
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, health and safety regulations, and healthcare accreditation standards.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive facilities or building operations management experience. Given the age of the facility, experience maintaining, repairing and upgrading older mechanical, electrical, plumbing and building envelope systems is required.
• Experience in healthcare, long-term care, or hospital environments preferred.
• Experience managing maintenance programs, capital projects, and operating budgets.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and life safety requirements.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and infection prevention practices.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and manage competing priorities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily on-site at Louis Brier Home and Hospital.
• Availability to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.
• Occasional lifting, climbing, walking, and inspection of facility systems.
• Exposure to healthcare and maintenance environments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENTS

The Manager, Facilities & Capital Projects, is expected to acquire in a reasonable length of time and remain current in the following:

• Respectful Workplace
• Provincial Violence Prevention
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Provincial Code Red - Fire Safety Training
• Hand Hygiene Basics
• Privacy and Confidentiality
• WHMIS
• Occupational Health & Safety

This position requires Immunization and Tuberculosis (TB) Screening.

COMPETENCIES:

LEADS Capabilities

Leads Self

Self Awareness: Is aware of own assumptions, values, principles, strengths and limitations.

Manages Self: Takes responsibility for own performance and health.

Develops Self: Actively seeks opportunities and challenges for personal learning, character building and growth.

Demonstrates Character: Models qualities such as honesty, integrity, resilience and confidence.

Engages Others

Fosters the Development of Others: Supports and challenges others to achieve professional and personal goals.

Contributes to the Creation of a Healthy Organization: Creates an engaging environment where others have meaningful opportunities and the resources to fulfill their expected responsibilities.

Communicates Effectively: Listens well. Encourages open exchange of information and ideas using appropriate communication media.

Builds Effective Teams: Facilitates an environment of collaboration and cooperation to achieve results.

Achieves Results

Sets Direction: Inspires vision. Identifies, establishes and communicates clear and meaningful expectations and outcomes.

Strategically Aligns Decisions with Vision, Values and Evidence: Integrates organizational mission, values and reliable, valid evidence to make decisions.

Takes Action to Implement Decisions: Acts in a manner consistent with the organizational values to yield effective, efficient public-centered service. Demonstrates business acumen by efficiently and effectively identifying and managing human, capital, financial and information resources.

Assesses and Evaluates Results: Measures and evaluates outcomes. Holds self and others accountable for results achieved against benchmarks. Corrects course as appropriate.

Develops Coalitions

Builds Partnerships and Networks to Create Results: Creates connections, trust and shared meaning with individuals and groups.

Demonstrates a Commitment to Customers and Service: Facilitates collaboration, cooperation and coalitions among diverse groups and perspectives to improve service.

Mobilizes Knowledge: Employs methods to gather intelligence. Encourages open exchange of information.

Uses quality evidence to influence action across the system.

Navigates Socio-Political Environment: Is politically astute. Negotiates through conflict. Mobilizes support.

Systems Transformation

Demonstrates Systems/Critical Thinking: Thinks analytically and conceptually; questions and challenges the status quo to identify issues, solve problems and design and implement effective processes across systems and stakeholders.

Encourages and Supports Innovation: Creates a climate of continuous improvement and creativity aimed at systematic change.

Strategically Oriented to the Future: Scans the environment for ideas, best practices and emerging trends that will shape the system.

Champions and Orchestrates Change: Actively contributes to change processes that improve health service delivery.

Salary Range: $78,149 to $112,340

The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Most successful candidates start in the developing range.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 to 16:30