Manager, Site and Facilities Maintenance

Aurora Cannabis Inc.; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead their maintenance department. This role is pivotal in ensuring the upkeep of manufacturing and support facilities, fostering a high-performing team, and implementing strategic resource plans. You will oversee safety initiatives and collaborate with external contractors to maintain equipment effectively. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will directly impact the community and enhance operational efficiency. If you have a passion for facilities management and a drive for continuous improvement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Competitive Salary

Health and Dental Care

Annual Bonuses

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

Paid Volunteer Time

Modern Technology

Snacks and Beverages

Medical Cannabis Coverage

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience managing commercial properties or industrial buildings.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems and HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance department ensuring equipment and facilities upkeep.
• Manage and train staff to maintain high operational standards.

Skills

Contract Management

Vendor Management

Project Management

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Technical Field

Relevant Trade License

Tools

CMMS Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Manager, Site and Facilities Maintenance
Job location: Bradford, ON
Employment type: Full Time Permanent
Hours: 40 Hours per week

A little about us

Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you!
We’re a global cannabis company driven by our passion to help people improve their lives. We have a diverse team who bring their best every day so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers. We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family – from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ’71 and Whistler.
Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our “A-Team”. We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together. We thinkBIG, actBOLDand execute withPURPOSEin all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community.


Job summary

Reporting to the Director of Operations – River, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the maintenance department and ensuring the upkeep and cleanliness of manufacturing and supporting equipment and facilities in compliance with Maintenance Standards, Legislative Acts, and Regulations. This role involves not only the growth and development of the maintenance team but also the creation and management of a strategic resource plan to support the company's continued growth. The Maintenance Manager will collaborate with external contractors as needed to maintain equipment and facilities effectively. This position ensures adequate staffing and coverage to support 24/7/365 operations and oversees safety initiatives within the department, contributing to plant-wide safety, compliance, and training efforts.

Responsibilities:

• • Manage, motivate, and train assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality, organizational performance, continuous learning, and innovation.
  • Oversee daily operations of assigned staff, including scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work. Authorize and coordinate vacation and overtime requests. Monitor and evaluate staff performance, approve salary increments, and recommend disciplinary actions when necessary.
  • Supervise activities of contracted services, including trades, cleaning, and pest control.
  • Develop and supervise construction/maintenance projects. Prepare specifications and recommend awards in the tendering of small projects and maintenance contracts.
  • Ensure efficient operation and maintenance of entire facilities. Plan and complete maintenance work timely to minimize downtime and provide uninterrupted service, avoiding reactive maintenance and repairs whenever possible.
  • Implement detailed plans and recommend policies/procedures for program-specific requirements.
  • Provide input into operating and capital budgets, ensuring expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved limits.
  • Ensure safe operation, installation, repair, and maintenance of all heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical systems, life safety systems, robotic, and architectural/structural systems.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor the Preventative Maintenance Program for all building systems and robotic equipment, including in-house and contracted services. Audit and track the lifecycle of building equipment for replacement.
  • Ensure unit activities comply with applicable codes, divisional standards, and City Bylaws, meeting all legislative requirements.
  • Schedule and assign staff for the utilization and maintenance of all computerized Building Automation and work order systems.
  • Collaborate with other sections to ensure timely and appropriate room setups, deliveries, waste management, recycling activities, and grounds maintenance.
  • Participates in the identification of major capital projects. Assists Project Managers in project delivery and coordination within the Unit.
  • Ensures compliance with safety matters under Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
  • Understands and follows Divisional and Corporate procurement policies and procedures.
  • Ensure 24/7 coverage for onsite response to emergencies.
  • Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Education & Certification:
• Bachelor's or associate degree in a related technical field (engineering, technology, manufacturing) preferred.
• Possession of a relevant trade license or post-secondary education related to the role (e.g., millwright, electrician, building operator) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing and maintaining commercial properties, industrial buildings, office buildings, or similar environments.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, HVAC, Cogen and BAS systems.
• Excellent problem-solving.
• Ability to identify and lead cost saving initiatives.

Skills & Knowledge:
• Proficiency in contract management, vendor management, and project management.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and standards in Facilities Management, including the ability to conduct analysis, establish programs, and develop and implement preventative maintenance plans.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a focus on maintaining high operational standards and delivering consistent customer service.
• Experience in leading, coaching, training, and mentoring staff, as well as developing and engaging employees and direct reports.
• Proven ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate work activities, and hold staff and contracted professionals accountable.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to prepare briefing notes, reports, and other documents.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and managing operating and project-based budgets.
• Strong decision-making skills with a track record of innovation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution, promoting organizational performance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to promote and foster teamwork.

Technical Proficiency:
• Knowledge of CMMS systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Availability:
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required to support operational needs.

Why you’ll love working at Aurora
Our people are at the heart of everything we do here at Aurora, and we take pride in fostering an inclusive space that inspires our team to love where they work! From rewarding career opportunities to flexible work environments to team activities, we go above and beyond to prioritize your success and here’s how we do it…

• Flexibility:you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! With flexible working hours to compressed work weeks to paid sick and vacation time, you will be empowered to achieve work-life balance.
  
• Total rewards:we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary or hourly wage (with shift premiums), stock options, an RRSP program, annual bonuses, and a health and personal care spending account for you to use for gym memberships, ski passes or staycations.
  
• Benefits:we will foster your health and wellness (and your dependents) with our employee benefits package including, employer-paid health and dentalcare premiums, life insurance and LTD policies and amedical cannabis coverage program, designed exclusively for our A-Team, that will provide you with$1,500of coverage each year (because we truly believe cannabis is the best medicine).
  
• Life-long learning:we’re lifelong learners here at Aurora and will invest in your professional development throughout all aspects of your career! You will have access to a tuition assistance program, virtual learning activities and annual performance reviews, to ensure you are provided with the toolkit and support you need to succeed.
  
• Perks:we love to celebrate our people by providing corporate perks including employee discounts, perkopolis memberships, company SWAG, paid volunteer time, modern technology and snacks and beverages at all our office locations.
• Team:we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helpsyougrowand provide people better days with medical cannabis.
  

Diversity and inclusion
At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic.If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know! We are here to help.

Next steps
Think you have what it takes to join our team? So do we!

Apply today by submitting your resume along with salary expectations through our website.You can expect your application to be reviewed by a human recruiter (not a robot) shortly after you apply, and our team will contact you via email if we see a fit.

Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways!We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity!

Not the role for you? That’s okay! Visit our careers page to find the perfect opportunity for you or share this posting with a friend or colleague that you think would be a great fit(hot tip: if you are already an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by referring this posting to a friend! If they are successful, you will receive a bonus!)

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