Fitness à Allemagne

Terms : Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours / week)

Shift : Shifts vary but will include weekday mornings, evenings and weekends

Start Date : As soon as possible

Salary : $63,500 - $66,000 per year plus full benefits package

Reports To : Director, Facility Services

Situation :

YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility, and delivering lasting personal and social change. We are building a community in which a generation of children and families reach their full potential. Our values guide our decision-making and behaviour—we do the right thing, put people first, keep our promises and lead by example.

For over 135 years, we have been part of the community, a place where people of every age and background find the support they need to grow in spirit, mind, and body. One of the Lower Mainland’s leading charities, YMCA BC provides services in health, fitness & aquatics, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 120,000 participants annually.

Nature and Scope :

The Facility Operations Manager reports to the Director, Facility Operations and works collaboratively with all YMCA supervisors and support staff. The successful applicant oversees the facilities maintenance of a YMCA Facility, including the maintenance of all major equipment and systems, HVAC, boilers, plumbing, electrical, etc. This person will be responsible for managing all maintenance activities including repairs, upgrades, and preventative maintenance schedules for building systems, equipment and infrastructure. The Facility Operations Manager works in cooperation with program staff with respect to scheduling, delegation, logistics and budgeting to ensure the successful delivery of programs / services. The Facilities Manager provides leadership, guidance, supervision, and is responsible for aspects of human resources and employee relations of buildings operations staff and volunteers. This position helps to develop, implement and evaluate policy, procedures and practices related to building services. As part of the leadership team, the Facility Operations Manager participates in leadership meetings and activities.

Major Responsibilities :

Facilities Management

• Provides leadership to the cleaning and maintenance of a YMCA community centre ensuring a clean, safe and well-maintained centre.
• Provides hands-on services and direction related to the maintenance, cleaning and laundry contracts.
• Maintains YMCA standards and prepares and implements SAM Action Plan - cleaning and maintenance.
• Directs and co-ordinates all relevant trades people for repairs and maintenance performed on equipment, building systems, refurbishment and capital projects, as required.
• Monitors contract services to ensure quality standards are met and contract compliance.
• Verify that equipment, materials and projects also conform to applicable standards, procedures, and by-laws.
• Responsible for aquatic water quality. Ensures water tests are conducted regularly, results are recorded and followed up on, and operator adjustments are made to ensure water is maintained at optimal conditions as per health and safety regulations.
• Develops, maintains and controls cleaning, maintenance, and refurbishment expenditures in accordance with the approved budget.
• Implements approved facility refurbishment program in accordance with guidelines set out by the Association's Facility Development Team.
• Gives leadership to the Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Ensures the health and safety of employees by implementing safety practices and procedures (including WHMIS) in accordance with Work Safe BC.
• Produce annual and semi-annual reports on all building systems, equipment and grounds.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate records.
• Provide after hour on-call services for building emergencies as necessary.
• Procurement : responsible for purchasing of supplies, placing orders, receive supplies, check invoices against orders and goods received, and store and distribute supplies.

Staff Management

• Plans and identifies resource needs and liaises with HR for hiring of new staff.
• Ensures new employees and volunteers receive role and program specific orientation and training.
• Coaches, develops and supports employees and volunteers to achieve excellence in service delivery.
• Deals with performance issues using the required steps in the discipline process, up to and including termination.
• Set performance goals and objectives and determines professional development requirements
• Supervise staff by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments, conducting site inspections, spot-checks, evaluate employee performance and determine related training and orientation requirements.

Internal Leadership

• Participate in and seek opportunities for own continuing professional development
• As part of the leadership team, the Facilities Manager participates in leadership meetings and activities
• Perform other related duties as required by the Directors, General Managers, or designate.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Fourth Class Power Engineers certificate, trade certificate, or Certified Facility Management designation or equivalent in Building Facility Management.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in skilled trades and / or building maintenance, preferably in one or more of the following areas : Electrical / Plumbing, Operating Engineering / Pneumatics, Mechanical HVAC, Pool filtration / water chemistry
• Experience in pool operation an asset; Pool Operator Certificate preferred (certification must be obtained within first three months).
• Previous experience in a supervisory position and in achievement of administrative tasks
• Knowledge and experience with wireless technology including CRM systems, conditioning equipment with integrated television etc. and CRM, kiosks an asset
• WHMIS Workplace Safety Core Training. First Aid Certificate.
• Ability to operate basic computer programs : Microsoft Office in Windows environment.
• Aptitude for figures and numbers.
• Knowledge and experience in ensuring compliance with related legislation
• Excellent leadership skills, results oriented, driven by initiative. Ability to work with minimal amount of supervision.
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with suppliers, stakeholders and members including participants, staff and volunteers; excellent written communication skills.
• Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and invisible dimensions of diversity.
• Focus on quality, creativity and innovation
• 3 reference checks
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check / Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources department.