Manager, Maintenance and Operations

Douglas College; Coquitlam, New Westminster; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Canada is looking for a Manager, Maintenance and Operations to lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and extensive experience in a complex environment. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance projects and ensuring alignment with industry best practices. The role offers a supportive work environment with hybrid work options and benefits like health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of related work experience in a large, complex environment.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC.
• Demonstrated abilities that align with the Douglas College Core Competency Framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in planning and coordination of maintenance and repairs.
• Oversee projects involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire systems.
• Analyze technical issues and recommend effective solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Strategic thinking

Project Management

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance management software

Project management software

Job description

Band 11 (Minimum- $92,139, Control Point- $122,852, Maximum- $135,137). Placement within a salary band is typically up to Control Point based on skills, experience and internal equity. May place over Control Point in limited circumstances.

The Opportunity

Douglas College is seeking a reliable and efficient Manager, Maintenance and Operations to provide leadership to the College in planning, coordination, and execution of preventative and corrective maintenance, repairs and minor capital infrastructure renovation projects involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. As the successful candidate, you will have a strong balance of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking, ensuring facilities operations align with institutional priorities and industry best practices.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience which may include an Applied Science Technologist (AScT) certification or a recognized Red Seal/journeyperson certification in a relevant trade (e.g., electrical, mechanical, or HVAC ). A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is considered an asset.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management training is considered an asset.
• Five to seven years of directly related work experience in a large, complex multi-location environment (preferably in a unionized, public-sector environment).
• Extensive knowledge of building systems and equipment, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building automation systems.
• Proven experience developing specifications and implementing building equipment and systems improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of energy efficiency programs and sustainable maintenance practices.
• Demonstrates strong initiative and sound judgment and can lead projects and manage priorities independently.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze technical issues and recommend effective, practical solutions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, and PowerPoint with advanced knowledge in Excel. Experience with maintenance management or project management software is an asset.
• Demonstrated abilities that align with the Douglas College Core Competency Framework.
• Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Travel between Douglas College’s locations as required.
• On-call 24 hours a day in case of emergency from unexpected equipment or building systems malfunction.

Posting Number: 02702SA

Position Title: Manager, Maintenance and Operations

Anticipated Start Date: 03/02/2026

Open Date: 01/30/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Maximum Number of References: 3

Minimum Number of References: 2

Need a Criminal Records Check: No

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

At Douglas College, we believe in a personal touch and the importance of genuine interactions. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team without the use of AI tools.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
  • Douglas College Careers Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
• If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
• If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

  (Open Ended Question)

• Employees are required to report to the college in person, promptly and reliably, as required by their position. To meet this obligation, they must reside within a commutable distance to the college for the duration of their employment. Please confirm that you can fulfill this requirement.
  • Yes, I can fulfill this requirement
  • No, I cannot fulfill this requirement
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