Supervisor, Facilities Operations

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 141,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Fort McMurray is seeking a Supervisor of Facility Operations. You will oversee building management, security, and renovations while leading a team in optimizing space design. The ideal candidate will have seven years of experience in facilities management along with strong leadership skills. Competitive salary starting from $141,208 with excellent benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Excellent benefits

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Seven years progressive facilities management experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review space planning requests and develop workspace design.
• Manage building security and oversee renovations.
• Mentor and coach team members on innovative space planning.

Skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Microsoft Office proficiency

AutoCAD knowledge

Project management skills

Communication skills

Architectural package creation

Evaluation of planning documents

Education

University Degree in Business, Architecture, Interior Design, or related discipline

Knowledge of BOMA and LEED Principles

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 3738 • Affiliation: Exempt • Position Type: Permanent Full Time • Number of Openings: 1 • Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly • Shift/Work Schedule: Monday to Friday • Division/Department: Project Management & Facility Services, Facility Services • Job Location: Fort McMurray • Starting Salary Range: $141,208 - $149,277 • COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480 • Posted: 25/10/2025 • Closing Date: 09/11/2025 • Posting Type: Internal and External

• The Municipality offers a competitive compensation package, including an attractive base salary, excellent benefits, retirement plans, and more. The starting salary for this position is within the range listed above and will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

General Description

The Supervisor, Facility Operations is responsible for reviewing space planning requests, developing innovative workspace design, managing building security, overseeing building renovations & repairs, managing utilities and costs in vertical assets, and directing staff on their day-to-day duties. Primary responsibilities of this position include:

Facilities Operations

Assists in overall building and facility management. This includes renovation and project design and management. Responsible for Utility and Infrastructure Security management, including requests for new services, and changes to existing services while seeking operational efficiencies. Developing and adhering to budgets for daily operations, projects and other tasks as assigned. Daily oversite of all Facilities related contracted operational services.

Space Planning Guidance

Assists with overall program service delivery. This will include direct involvement in daily operations, budgeting, business plans, and staff leadership. Assists with the development and implementation of effective parking, office space design, planning tools, administrative directives, and guidelines.

Employee Direction

Performs supervisory tasks for assigned team members. Works with team to plan and balance workload. Ensures team is managed fairly and consistently and that work processes are followed and coordinated to ensure service levels. Mentors, coaches, and provides support to staff with regards to innovative space planning practices ensuring alignment with LEED and BOMA best practices, local bylaws, and Alberta Building Code.

Cooperation with internal and external clients

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with strategic partners to develop and actively participate in joint initiatives. Acts as primary organizational contact for vendors, contractors, and lessees. Takes a lead role in managing facility operation’s needs, overseeing utilities, security, developing design concepts, space standards/layouts, space needs assessments, managing non-process facility planning, vendor service agreements, and other contracts and projects.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to empower people, strong organizational skills, and use of innovative approaches.
• Strong team player with a collaborative style and facilitation skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Project.
• Leadership and project management skills.
• Effective communication, presentation, interpersonal, & analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to create architectural packages for construction.
• Ability to read and evaluate planning documents and specifications.

Education

• University Degree in Business, Architecture, Interior Design, or related discipline is required.
• Knowledge of BOMA and LEED Principles is considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Experience

• Seven (7) years’ progressive facilities management and space planning or interior design experience; including two (2) years’ supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a public sector environment with unionized and non-unionized employees is considered an asset.

Other Requirements

• A valid Class five (5) Operator’s Licence is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
• Ability to respond with limited notice.
• Ability to travel inside and outside of the region when required.
• Ability to work outside of regular business hours including council meetings, public engagements and board meetings.

Safety

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for knowing and working in accordance with the Health and Safety Directive. As per section 2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the incumbent shall ensure while in the employ of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo the health and safety of employees, contractors, and the public.

This position is employed in a supervisory capacity. As such the employee is required to obtain additional safety training in accordance with municipal procedures and directives.

To apply

Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca. Current employees must apply through the internal careers site. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.