We are seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead facilities operations within a portfolio exceeding 350,000 square feet across Canada, where facilities management plays a critical role in connecting people, places, and processes to drive safety and workplace productivity. Reporting to the Senior Facilities Manager, you will oversee daily maintenance operations, ensuring all facilities remain safe, functional, and fully compliant with applicable codes and standards.
This hands-on leadership role is accountable for guiding a high-performing team, coordinating contractors, optimizing service delivery, and identifying opportunities to reduce operating costs while supporting broader business objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, proven experience in facilities leadership, strong problem-solving capability, and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to deliver reliable, high-quality service in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Oversee maintenance, repair, and operation of building systems including HVAC, electrical, controls, plumbing, fire/life safety, elevators and building envelope ensuring high-quality outcomes and alignment with service standards.
- Provide leadership to building operations team and manage facilities-related contracts and vendor relationships to ensure performance, compliance, and optimal value.
- Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs.
- Diagnose complex building issues and determine appropriate repair or replacement strategies.
- Act as the primary point of contact for employees regarding facility maintenance and building operations, delivering exceptional internal customer service.
- Implement and maintain operational standards, policies, and procedures, including site-specific facility protocols and documentation.
- Assist in budget planning and ensure maintenance activities are delivered within approved budget allocations.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance practices, reduce equipment downtime, and boost operational efficiency.
- Foster a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations and policies.
- Provide on-call support as needed for emergency or off-hours issues.
- Travel may be required to support multiple locations.