Manager Facilities Management - Niagara, Canada - Niagara Region

Niagara Region

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Niagara, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Division:

Construction, Energy and Facilities Management

About Us:

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara.

Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries.

Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada's most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities.

Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada's most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario's most breathtaking countryside.

An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S.

neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that the Niagara Region requires that all newly hired employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired and provide proof of full vaccination, or provide proof of a bona fide medical or Human Rights Code exemption on a form issued from and approved by Niagara Region.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Director Facilities Management, Customer Services and Security, the Manager Facilities Management is responsible for facilities management of the corporate building portfolio along with day-to-day operations of Regional Headquarters.

The building portfolio responsibilities include building operations, demand repairs, preventative maintenance, janitorial services, room bookings, utilities' management, asset management, legislative compliance, building emergency repairs, emergency response and life safety, building security, risk management, and cafeteria services.

Education:

Postsecondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Building Systems Management, Facilities Management or a related licensed trade.
Completion of recognized facilities management training program, such as the Facilities Management Administrator Designation of the BOMA Institute.

Knowledge:

Minimum of 8 years progressive experience in facilities management in a medium to large organization with diverse building portfolio
A minimum of 5 years progressive experience managing a facilities operations and trades workforce.
Experience working within a Municipal setting, or in a medium to large organization of a complex diverse nature is preferred.
Completion of recognized courses in Facility Management, Building Automation Systems, HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing systems, Building Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety Security Administration and Asbestos Management.
Certification / license as a Certified Engineering Technologist (OACETT) or as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) or as an Architect (OAA) or as a licensed trade person under the Ontario College of Trades.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
Knowledge and experience with various building codes (Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, Electrical Safety Association, ASHRAE, Canadian Elevator Safety Act, etc).
Proven interpersonal and negotiating skills with the ability to coordinate activities amongst multiple stakeholders.
Proven experience in change management, risk management and people management.

Responsibilities:

_ Manages Facilities Management program for the corporate building portfolio including owned and leased assets ensuring that cost effective and proactive measures are taken to provide a value for service outcome and useable, safe accommodations for all users and tenants.

(40% of time)_:

Manages the daytoday building operations for Regional Headquarters.
Manages the Preventative Maintenance program, including all associated work orders, inspections, building maintenance tasks, maintenance contracts, and building repairs at corporate facilities.
Establishes best practice preventative maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance of building systems and mechanics.
Develops specifications for preventative service contracts and blanket contracts.
Leads contract management for facilities related service contracts across the corporate buildings portfolio.
Manages janitorial services for corporate building portfolio (inhouse and contracted services).
Manages cafeteria support services contract at Region Headquarters ensuring safety and security standards are established and maintained, cafeteria services are provided, vendor contracts and revenue streams are managed, and services are monitored for quality.
Manages the Demand Repair program: complete daytoday equipment breakdown_ _repair