Facility Maintenance Manager

City of Coquitlam; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 169,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking a Senior Manager of Facilities in Coquitlam to offer strategic leadership and direction on facility-related matters. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facility and asset management, and will thrive in a collaborative municipal environment. Responsibilities include preparing reports for Council, leading strategies for effective asset management, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing budgets. This is a permanent, full-time position with a salary of $168,338 per year.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading complex facility and asset management portfolios.
• Ability to prepare strategic and operational plans.
• Capable of translating complex technical information into clear guidance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written communications and reports for Council.
• Lead the creation and implementation of strategies and policies.
• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of the Facilities division.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
• Manage capital and operating budgets.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Facility management

Asset management

Collaboration

Communication

Problem resolution

Job description

Senior Manager, Facilities

Employer: City of Coquitlam

Job details

Regular Full-Time

About Us

As one of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities that make a lasting impact within the local community. As the sixth-largest city in BC and the largest municipality in the Tri-Cities, Coquitlam is home to more than 160,000 residents and continues to grow as one of Metro Vancouver’s most dynamic and connected communities.

We are committed to advancing reconciliation, fostering equity, diversity and inclusion, and maintaining respectful relationships with First Nations. Our city values innovation, collaboration, and public service, and we strive to create a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the Facilities division.

About You / What We Are Looking For

The City of Coquitlam is seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as Senior Manager, Facilities, reporting to the General Manager, Community Services. In this senior leadership role, you will provide expert advice and direction on facility-related matters and play a critical role in advancing the City’s asset management strategies and facility operations. You bring extensive experience leading complex facility and asset management portfolios, along with the judgment and independence required to manage a broad and diverse range of responsibilities. You will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership and Council, capable of preparing strategic and operational plans aligned with Council priorities and effectively translating complex technical and operational information into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical decision-makers through written reports and presentations. You thrive in a collaborative municipal environment and work effectively across departments to ensure City facilities are maintained to a high standard of safety, service, and efficiency. This role requires a high degree of independent responsibility, sound political and organizational acumen, and a commitment to creating a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the Facilities division.

What You Will Do

Prepare written communications and reports for Council and provide expert professional advice on facility-related matters. Lead the creation and implementation of strategies, policies, and practices that support effective asset management and facility operations aligned with the City’s vision. Plan, assign, and supervise the work of the Facilities division. Foster a culture of excellence through prioritized work plans and budgets. Ensure compliance with building designs, codes, specifications, contracts, procurement policies, service standards, and legislation. Provide technical support including risk assessment, value engineering, costing, scheduling, budgeting, and life-cycle analysis. Resolve complex issues related to capital construction, asset management, and facility operations. Prepare and administer capital and operating budgets. Represent the department at Council, Committee, and interest holder meetings. Lead staff performance and development within the Facilities division.

Location and terms

• Location: Coquitlam, BC
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $168,338 per year
• Terms of employment: Permanent, Full-time
• Starts: as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1

Advertised until

2026-02-11

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