Manager, Facilities Maintenance

BC Transit; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Public Service Pension Plan membership

Access to fitness and lifestyle centers

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate learning and development program

Employee recognition program

Access to social club events in Victoria

Job summary

BC Transit is seeking a Manager, Facilities Maintenance in Victoria to lead the development of a comprehensive facilities management program. Responsibilities include overseeing preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and contractor performance to ensure efficient transit infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in facilities management and a strong understanding of building operations. Competitive benefits include medical and dental support, pension plan enrollment, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in facilities management or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of building maintenance and operations.
• Strong working knowledge of preventive maintenance and repair practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of facilities management program.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, and contractor performance.
• Support environmental and capital renewal initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience in facilities management

Understanding of building maintenance

Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance and repair

Job description

We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.

It’s an exciting time to be in the public transportation sector and we’re looking for a creative and passionate leader to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization, but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to the Director, Victoria Maintenance, the Manager, Facilities Maintenance is responsible for leading the development and execution of a comprehensive facilities management program for all operations and maintenance (O&M), exchanges, and associated equipment, either leased or owned by BC Transit – within the Victoria Regional Transit System (VRTS). This includes oversight of preventive and predictive maintenance, corrective repairs, contractor performance, budgeting, team leadership, and support for environmental and capital renewal initiatives to ensure safe, sustainable, and efficient transit infrastructure.

What you'll bring to the table...

We value lifelong learners and have found that a mix of any of the following credentials have set people up for success in this role in the past:

• Supervisory experience in facilities management or a related field
• Demonstrated understanding of building maintenance and operations (services, heating, electrical, plumbing, etc.) with an exceptional mechanical aptitude.
• Strong working knowledge of preventive maintenance and repair practices with proven ability to effectively organize, manage and monitor staff, contractors, consultants and expenditures for maintenance projects

What we'll bring to the table...

We value and prioritize personal wellness and offer comprehensive benefits to support all the important phases and milestones of your journey:

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
• Membership in BC’s Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP). Nationally recognized for its strong investment and governance practices, PSPP is a “defined benefit” plan
• Access to fitness and lifestyle centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
• Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
• A corporate learning and development program to help you in continuous career growth
• An employee recognition program where we all recognize each other's successes (not just your Leaders!)
• A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

What next steps could look like...

Interviews will be conducted the week of May 25th, 2026. An assessment will be sent to shortlisted applicants in conjunction with their interview invitations

• An eligibility list for future full time regular and temporary full time vacancies may be established
• The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
• If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you by contacting [e-mail]
• BC Transit is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If the organization identifies this position as a reasonable accommodation for an existing employee, all candidates will be notified as soon as reasonably possible