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Assistant Manager, Facilities Trades - Burnaby, Canada - City of Burnaby
Description
Assistant Manager, Facilities Trades
Competition No:
Duration: Regular Full Time
Salary: $115,746 - $120,853 - $125,959 - $131,065 - $136,172
Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight)
Special Notes:
Last Updated: 4/22/24
As the third largest City in British Columbia, the City of Burnaby is committed to creating and sustaining the best quality of life for our entire community. As a City, we provide facilities and services that support a safe, connected, inclusive, healthy and dynamic community. With this in mind, comes great responsibility - we seek likeminded individuals who are passionate about the community, work with integrity and respect, and are innovative when it comes to the work and services Burnaby provides to our citizens.
We have an exciting opportunity within our Lands & Facilities department as Assistant Manager, Facilities Trades Reporting to the Senior Manager, Civic Facilities, you are responsible for planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the operations of the Trades Shops relative to maintenance and repair of all municipally owned and operated buildings and related support systems. Within this leadership role, you will also be responsible for the budget cycle, monitoring cost effective operations including maintenance and repair costs in addition to ensuring high levels of customer service. This position also manages, directs and provides leadership to employees (i.e. hiring, training, developing employees and overseeing the deployment of work schedules), ensuring policies, procedures and safety practices are followed in compliance with WorkSafe BC and City of Burnaby requirements and guidelines. You will also participate in managing stakeholder relationships and respond to feedback concerning standards, protocols, resource levels and staff response times; assisting with review and investigation of complaints and requests from the public, and initiating remedial action on same, as appropriate. In addition, you will develop and monitor performance targets for the section and coordinate efforts with other work groups as required. Other responsibilities include involvement in labour relations issues which entail upholding the conditions of the collective agreement along with performance and attendance management. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Building Technology with a minimum of 8 years of recent related experience at the management level preferably in building maintenance or construction field including sound administrative experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. This role requires thorough knowledge of: the methods, procedures, materials, equipment and tools used in facilities maintenance and repair; policies, rules, regulations, codes and legal requirements governing the work; departmental budgeting and costing methods and procedures; financial management principles including controls, mitigating risk, contractual and legislative obligations and e-business system requirements; hazards involved in the work and of required safety methods and procedures. This role also requires sound knowledge of the principles of facility management and administrative practices and procedures along with skill in the use of various software applications. A Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.
Furthermore, this role requires the ability to:
Please submit your application no later than Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Copies of relevant professional certificates or degrees will be required at the time of the interview.
At the City of Burnaby, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that authentically mirrors the vibrant community we proudly serve. We consistently embrace diversity and endeavor to build an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We warmly welcome applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to join us in shaping a more vibrant and equitable future together.
Please contact People and Culture at if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.
We thank all candidates for applying, but only those short listed will be contacted.