Supervisor

Covenant Health Canada; La Crete; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Allowance up to $6,300

Annual travel reimbursement up to $1,

Job summary

Covenant Health in La Crete seeks a Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance & Engineering to lead a maintenance team and oversee operations across healthcare facilities. You will plan projects, coordinate contractors, and work with site leadership to sustain safe, efficient facilities in Northern Alberta.

The role requires a 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate or equivalent, plus 3+ years of facilities management experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate required.
• Journeyman Trade Certification and CET/CFM preferred.
• 3 years progressive institutional facilities management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness for on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a maintenance team and manage FM&E operations.
• Oversee capital projects and contractor management.
• Collaborate with site leadership and provincial partners.
• Ensure safe, reliable facility operations and strategic planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Facility management

Building knowledge

Education

5th Class Power Engineering Certificate

Journeyman Trade Certification

Engineering Technology Certificate

Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

Certified Engineering Technologist CET

Job description

Join a team where your leadership directly impacts the care environment for patients, residents, staff, and families. As the Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance & Engineering based in La Crete, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical healthcare facilities while leading a skilled maintenance team and supporting capital projects that strengthen healthcare services across the region.This is an opportunity to move beyond day-to-day maintenance and take ownership of facility operations, strategic planning, project delivery, contractor management, and team development. You'll work closely with site leadership, clinical teams, and provincial partners while contributing to the long-term sustainability of healthcare infrastructure.Located in Northern Alberta, La Crete offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, short commutes, strong community connections, and year-round access to outdoor recreation. Whether you're looking to advance your leadership career, raise a family in a welcoming community, or enjoy a better work-life balance, this role provides the chance to make a meaningful difference while enjoying the benefits of rural living.What you'll find in La Crete:The opportunity to lead and make decisions that have visible, lasting impact.A close-knit and supportive healthcare team.Affordable living and a family-friendly community.Easy access to hunting, fishing, camping, boating, and outdoor adventure.A rewarding career supporting essential healthcare services in Northern Alberta.Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, pension, and career development opportunities.If you're a facilities professional who enjoys leadership, problem-solving, and making a tangible difference, we invite you to bring your expertise to La Crete and help support healthcare where it matters most.

Description:

Reporting to the Manager, Facilities Maintenance and Engineering (FM&E), the Supervisor, FM&E is an integral member of the Covenant Health Capital Management Team and is accountable for the operation and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure.

• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: Facilities Maintenance & Engineering
• Primary Location: La Crete Community Hlth Centre
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 10-SEP-2026
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $37.12
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $55.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Supervisor
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: Facilities Maintenance & Engineering
• Primary Location: La Crete Community Hlth Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 10-SEP-2026
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $37.12
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $55.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Formal Education:5th Class Power Engineering Certificate required.Journeyman Trade Certification desired.Engineering Technology Certificate desired.Experience:3 years of progressive institutional facilities management required; Or 3 years of related supervisory responsibility required.3 years of project management/coordination experience required.Special Knowledge/Skills:Extensive building and construction knowledge required.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.License(s)/Certification(s):Journeyman Trade Certificate, if applicable.Professional/Technical Designation:Certified Facility Manager (CFM) if applicable.Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) if applicable.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Must have a valid driver’s license to travel and work on many Covenant Health sites and must be willing to be on 24 hour call on a rotating basis and be available to return to rural Covenant Health sites in response to emergency situations.In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Covenant Health currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one (1) round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta. Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening : As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

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