Manager, Maintenance and Projects

Yukon Government; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yukon Government in Whitehorse is seeking a Manager, Maintenance and Projects to provide strategic leadership for maintenance services and capital projects across multiple long-term care homes.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Long-Term Care, you will lead maintenance staff, set performance standards, oversee preventative maintenance, coordinate renovations, manage contractors, and ensure safe, efficient, resident-centered environments.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in facilities management, engineering technology, project management, building systems, trades, or related field.
• Significant experience managing facility maintenance and building operations, including preventive and corrective maintenance in a healthcare setting.
• Experience planning, coordinating and delivering maintenance, infrastructure, renovation and/or capital projects.
• Experience supervising and leading employees, including setting work priorities and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for maintenance services and capital projects across multiple long-term care homes in Whitehorse.
• Ensure building systems operate safely and efficiently while supporting fiscally responsible operations, capital planning, and safe environments.
• Lead maintenance staff and establish consistent maintenance standards and performance expectations.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs and the prioritization, tracking and completion of maintenance work.
• Coordinate work with contractors and service providers.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Budgeting

Forecasting

Capital planning

Contractor management

Project management

Safety standards

Healthcare facilities

Education

Facilities management

Engineering technology

Project management

Building systems

Trades

Job description

Manager, Maintenance and Projects - (69670)

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

MG05

$107,212.00 - $149,447.00

Union

MGT

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon .

Our philosophy

Our philosophy: Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: "Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions" Mission: "Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being" and Values: "Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect".

Your role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Long-Term Care, the Manager, Maintenance and Projects provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for maintenance services and capital projects across multiple long-term care homes in Whitehorse. The position ensures building systems and infrastructure operate safely and efficiently while supporting fiscally responsible operations, capital planning, and the delivery of safe, resident- and staff-centred environments.

The Manager provides leadership and direction to maintenance staff, establishes consistent maintenance standards and performance expectations, oversees preventative maintenance programs and the prioritization, tracking and completion of maintenance work.

• For more information on this job, please contact Katharina McArthur, Senior Manager, Long term Care at 867-471-0480 or email [e-mail]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Godwin Paul, HR Consultant at 867-332-1145 or [e-mail]

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

Important application and job requirements

• Post-secondary education in facilities management, engineering technology, project management, building systems, trades, or another field related to the position.
• Significant experience managing facility maintenance and building operations, including preventative and corrective maintenance in a healthcare setting.
• Experience planning, coordinating and delivering maintenance, infrastructure, renovation and/or capital projects.
• Experience supervising and leading employees, including establishing work priorities, performance expectations and accountability.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

• Knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
• nowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable safety, regulatory and facility-related standards such as CSA standards applicable to healthcare environments and operation/maintenance of healthcare facilities.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and solve complex operational problems. i>
• Experience managing contractors and service providers.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and capital planning.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making and cross-cultural awareness. It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

• Regular travel between long-term care sites and occasional travel within Yukon.
• Walking, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and occasional use of tools and equipment.
• Exposure to building systems, construction activities, noise, dust, heat, cold and fumes.
• Required use of personal protective equipment as applicable.
• Potential exposure to second-hand smoke, pet therapy programs and latex products.