Team Lead, Building Ops – On-Site Growth & Benefits

MacEwan University; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous vacation

Secure pension plan

Flexible benefits

Continuous learning culture

Career growth

Job summary

MacEwan University is seeking a Team Lead, Building Operations for the Facilities Maintenance department on the Edmonton campus. The role leads daily HVAC and plant operations, oversees maintenance teams, and ensures costs stay within approved budgets.

The ideal candidate has a 4th Class Power Engineering or Building Operator certificate, 5+ years building ops experience, and 3+ years of leadership. On‑campus role with union environment experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4th Class Power Engineering or Building Operator A Certificate.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive building operations experience in commercial or institutional settings.
• Minimum 3 years of operational leadership experience.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Completion of a recognized technical/post‑secondary program in Power Engineering, Mechanical Systems, Building Operations, or Facilities Management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily inspections of boilers, chillers and generators and related equipment.
• Troubleshooting and guiding corrective actions to prevent failures.
• Assigning minor HVAC repairs and maintenance within approved costs.
• Recommending major expenditures for equipment replacement and system overhauls.
• Ensuring projects stay within approved budgets and spend limits.
• Leading and coaching Facilities Power Engineers and Maintenance Workers.
• Ensuring compliance with policies and continuous improvement in maintenance.
• Maintaining daily operation and safety logs and producing technical reports.
• Documenting deficiencies to maximize plant efficiency.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Preventive maintenance

Education

4th Class Power Engineering / Building Operator A Certificate

Post‑secondary program in Power Engineering / Facilities Management

Equivalency of education and experience

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

Job description

MacEwan University is seeking a Team Lead, Building Operations for the Facilities Maintenance department on the Edmonton campus. The role leads daily HVAC and plant operations, oversees maintenance teams, and ensures costs stay within approved budgets.

The ideal candidate has a 4th Class Power Engineering or Building Operator certificate, 5+ years building ops experience, and 3+ years of leadership. On‑campus role with union environment experience is a plus.