Facilities Manager

Job Information
Job Title: Facilities Manager
Job Requisition ID: 56604
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 24, 2024
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,147.32 to $4,235.37 bi-weekly ($82,145 - $110,543/ year)

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At the Ministry of Infrastructure, we are responsible for planning, building and managing government-owned infrastructure.

Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for delivering one quarter of the 2022-25 Capital Plan which is working to address the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta’s population, and supporting key social programs and services and economic development.

The Ministry designs, builds, manages and maintain government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population.

Infrastructure provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value of Albertans.

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Role Responsibilities

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient management of an assigned portfolio of government owned and/or leased facilities. This position manages a multidisciplinary team of supervisors, staff members, consultants, and/or contractors providing comprehensive facilities management services, including those relating to mechanical and electrical system operation, occupational health and safety, emergency planning, security, energy management, and building and grounds maintenance. Reporting to the Area Director, the Facilities Manager performs work in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures, as well as applicable municipal and code requirements.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that staff members and contractors operate facilities efficiently following OCHS plans
• Establish and manage preventative maintenance programs to ensure that building components are properly maintained
• Establish scope, terms and cost estimates for property management service contracts; ensuring they are administered in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with applicable terms
• Manage tracking and forecasting of operating costs associated with leases
• Develop and manage manpower, contracted operations and utilities budgets to ensure proper control and accounting of costs
• Recruitment, leadership and coaching staff members.

Qualifications

Required:
University degree in a field related to the position assignment, PLUS five years related experience or equivalency as described

Equivalency:
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis

The Successful Candidate must also have:

• 5 years experience in facilities management and / or RPA, CPM, CFM designation
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of budgets, contracts (negotiations) and project leases
• Superior written communication skills – Please include a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, highlighting relevant skills and experience

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent Full-time position

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Location: Edmonton

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

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• Professional learning and development -
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

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It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application. Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact Jenny Luong at [email protected]