Supervisor 2, Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Vancouver Coastal Health as a Supervisor 2 in Facilities Maintenance and Operations, where you will lead maintenance projects, ensure compliance of facilities, and strengthen team dynamics. This role offers a competitive salary and a commitment to equity and diversity within the workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports for employees and families

Recognition programs for staff and volunteers

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years’ recent, related experience.
• A minimum of two years direct supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and supervision of day-to-day activities in service delivery areas.
• Manage preventative and emergency maintenance services.
• Ensure compliance of facilities and smooth functioning of hospital systems.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Trades Qualification as a journeyman

Power Engineering certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Salary DetailsThe salary range for this position is CAD $45.48/Hr. - CAD $65.38/Hr. Job Summary

Come work as a Supervisor 2, Facilities Maintenance and Operations with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Supervisor 2, Facilities Maintenance and Operations to join the Plant Maintenance team at VGH. Apply today to join our team!

As a Supervisor 2, Facilities Maintenance and Operations with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Be responsible for overseeing the development and supervision of the day-to-day activities of the assigned service delivery area and coordinate major and minor hospital maintenance and construction projects through effective planning, project management and maintenance scheduling techniques.
• Lead and manage both preventative and emergency maintenance services for the designated areas.
• Ensure the smooth functioning and code compliance of designated/larger facilities, including Hospital equipment and systems, by managing and directly supervising the activities of designated maintenance leadership and staff level personnel and external contractors.
• Oversee the review and evaluation of maintenance work plans in alignment with clinical leadership, and monitor progress, taking into account for any risks or unexpected occurrences, as required.
• Liaise with colleagues in the industry to share information and establish/review benchmarks to review productivity; negotiate with contractors, regulatory bodies, manufacturers and/or suppliers, as applicable.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Trades Qualification as a journeyman in a relevant trade or Power Engineering certificate.
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ recent, related experience including a minimum of two (2) years direct supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead and inspire staff, and build a team environment that fosters trust and respect.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, customer relations, communication and facilitation skills to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Possesses business acumen and analytical skills to anticipate financial and business requirements and ensure effective use of resources.
• Demonstrated ability to manage maintenance and construction projects within a large complex health care environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of working relationships and trades needs in a maintenance department within a hospital setting.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate issues and develop various options for resolutions.
• Demonstrated ability to operate current computer applications such as AutoCAD, word processing, database, spreadsheet, and maintenance management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, health and safety, change management and conflict resolution.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.