Regional Manager, Maintenance

Baptist Housing; Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid extended health and dent

Generous vacation entitlement

RRSP matching program

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Baptist Housing seeks a Regional Manager, Maintenance to lead building operations across its communities in Greater Vancouver, Victoria, and Kelowna. You will drive maintenance excellence, safety, and sustainability while guiding capital projects and asset management.

You will partner with leaders to align budgets, procurement, and contractor management with organizational goals, ensuring high-quality environments for seniors.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in engineering technology or related field.
• Red Seal trades certification is preferred; HVAC/plumbing assets seen as a plus.
• Experience leading maintenance across multiple buildings is required.
• Strong budgeting, contract management, and safety compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations across a portfolio of communities, including LTC/AL/IL and seniors housing.
• Oversee capital planning, replacement reserve strategies, and asset management.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and energy/water efficiency improvements.
• Manage budgets, procurement, vendor relations, and cost controls over $5,000.
• Support grants funding pursuits and ensure Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Servant leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Excel proficiency

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering technology

Red Seal trades certification

HVAC or plumbing certification asset

Equivalent education/experience considered

Tools

Maintenance systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Greater Vancouver, Victoria, or Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada | Full-Time

The Opportunity

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity to help seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a valued member of our team, you’ll build a fulfilling career in a collaborative environment where your growth and well-being are prioritized.

We are seeking a Regional Manager, Maintenance to lead building operations across our communities. In this role you will support our Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Seniors Rental Housing portfolios.

In this role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure our buildings and infrastructure are safe, efficient, sustainable, and aligned with our mission. You will play a key role in advancing capital projects, sustainability initiatives, and maintenance excellence across the organization.

About The Role

As the Regional Manager, Maintenance, you are a servant leader who brings technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for excellence in facilities management. You will lead maintenance operations across a diverse portfolio, ensuring optimal building performance while fostering strong relationships with teams, partners, and stakeholders.

You will contribute to long‑term capital planning, sustainability strategies, and operational standardization, helping Baptist Housing steward its resources effectively while enhancing the lives of the seniors we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Team and Operational Leadership

• Lead maintenance operations across a portfolio of communities (LTC or AL/IL/Seniors Rental Housing).
• Support hiring, performance management, and team development in collaboration with People & Culture.
• Conduct annual building assessments and recommend capital repairs and upgrades.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal leaders and external partners.

Capital Planning and Asset Management

• Support development and execution of capital plans and replacement reserve strategies.
• Manage relationships and negotiations with key partners such as BC Housing.
• Partner with leadership to align asset management strategies with organizational goals.
• Lead and implement large‑scale capital projects across the portfolio.

Sustainability and Innovation

• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce energy use, carbon footprint, and water consumption.
• Support organization‑wide sustainability initiatives and partnerships (e.g., BC Hydro, FortisBC).
• Contribute to long‑term environmental stewardship and green operations strategy.

Financial and Contract Management

• Develop and manage maintenance and operating budgets.
• Oversee procurement, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor expenditures and approve maintenance costs over $5,000.
• Ensure cost‑effective purchasing and economies of scale across the organization.

Grants and Funding

• Support securing capital grants from government and health authorities.
• Assist with procurement and implementation of funded projects.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Promote and uphold a strong culture of workplace health and safety.
• Ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations and safe work practices.
• Monitor contractor safety and address risks proactively.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices in facilities management.
• Oversee maintenance systems and support team training.
• Provide on‑call support for maintenance‑related issues as needed.
• Serve as an ambassador of Baptist Housing, modelling servant leadership and organizational values.

Requirements

Education & Certification

• Post‑secondary education in engineering technology or a related field.
• Red Seal trades certification (multi‑trade preferred).
• HVAC or plumbing certification considered an asset.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5–7 years of experience leading maintenance operations across multiple buildings.
• Experience in seniors living, healthcare, or similar environments preferred.
• Proven success leading teams, including managers (strongly preferred).
• Experience managing capital and maintenance budgets up to $1M.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership rooted in servant leadership principles.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making ability.
• Experience in sustainability initiatives and facilities optimization.
• Financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, and contract negotiation skills.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and maintenance systems.

About You

You are a collaborative and values‑driven leader who takes pride in creating safe, efficient, and sustainable environments. You lead with humility, empathy, and integrity, and you thrive in building strong teams and partnerships.

You bring both strategic insight and hands‑on expertise, and you are passionate about improving the environments where seniors live and thrive. You take your work seriously, but not yourself, and believe in fostering a positive, supportive, and even fun workplace.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• Competitive salary hiring range ($105,000 - $117,000)
• Employer‑paid extended health and dental benefits
• Generous vacation entitlement
• RRSP matching program
• Ongoing professional development support

Why Work at Baptist Housing?

• Meaningful Service: Your work matters! You can make a real impact on the lives of our residents. Your role is both fulfilling and purposeful.
• Supportive & Fun Community: We’re more than colleagues. Experience a supportive, safe and fun environment where we take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
• Recognition & Appreciation: Experience appreciation events and receive recognition awards through our team programs