Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $55.27/Hr. - CAD $79.45/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Senior Manager, Facilities Maintenance and Operations with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for a Senior Manager, Facilities Maintenance and Operations to join the Plant Maintenance team at Richmond Hospital.

As a Senior Manager, Facilities Maintenance and Operations with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

- Establish, develop and implement department goals, objectives and operational requirements consistent with the organization’s strategic and operational objectives; reviews current operations and develops appropriate systems and processes to ensure effective and efficient facilities operations for the assigned site (s).
- Develop and implement the annual operating and capital budget for the assigned site (s); responsible for monitoring expenditures, variance analysis and reporting; takes corrective actions as required.
- Manage the recruitment, mentoring and professional development of assigned staff and contract employees; supervises designated staff, determines staff schedules, provides work direction and assignment of duties to meet operational requirements; conducts employee performance reviews, coaching session and facilitation of goal setting with the employee; identifies training/educational requirements as needed.
- Investigate work and/or staff performance issues and initiates disciplinary action up to and including termination; participates in grievance process and other labour relation matters up to and including Step 3 grievances as an Employer representative; participates labour/management meetings and in the essential service designation processes for the assigned sites.




- Oversee the development and continuous improvement of maintenance programs; applies planning/scheduling techniques and risk-mitigation strategies to ensure effective delivery of preventive, predictive and responsive maintenance; ensures appropriate use of the computerized maintenance management system.
- Procure and manage the work of external service providers, directly or through subordinate supervisors; determines terms of reference, negotiates and monitors contractual agreements for specialized maintenance, grounds and renovation work, as required.
- Manage assigned construction, renovation and/or maintenance projects; liaises `with stakeholders and coordinates the activities of staff, consultants, and contractors to ensure project requirements are met and facilities impacts are minimized.
- Oversee the development and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards; ensures compliance by employees and external service providers; collaborates with, and provides technical and logistical support to the Planning and Capital Projects teams.




- Develop and maintain key internal/external stakeholder relations and participates on committees as required; develops and prioritizes capital infrastructure renewal plans in consultation with the Director; participates as a member of the organization’s leadership team as a subject matter expert within area of expertise.
- Participate in the development and activation of business continuity plans in cooperation with clinical leadership and Emergency Management.
- Ensure that facilities are maintained consistent with best practices regarding energy conservation, carbon footprint reduction, LEED certification and other relevant environmental standards.
- Provide support in specific areas such as infrastructure, technical standards, systems commissioning, contract management, and safety or integrity management, as assigned by the Director.
- Carry out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
- Seven (7) to ten (10) years recent, related progressive supervisory and management experience in a large, complex unionized environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

- Demonstrated working knowledge of building systems, operations and maintenance practices in a complex, multi-site health care setting.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of appropriate legislation, relevant laws and by-laws, and provincial/national standards.
- Proven initiative, judgment, decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to take action in a crisis management environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coach team member

📌 Senior Manager, Facilities Maintenance and Operations (Richmond)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Richmond