Job Location: Vancouver, BC

Employment type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)

Annual Salary: $ 158,900.00 - 200,900.00

No. of positions: 1

Closing date: 2026-11-27

What you’ll do -

The Properties team is the steward of BC Hydro buildings, lands and property rights across the province.The team ensures the ongoing integrity, safety, and value of these assets, and provides expertise and services to support BC Hydro operations and capital projects.

Reporting to the Director of Properties, the Senior Manager, Facilities and Workspace Management oversees one of five departments within Properties, and is a member of the Properties’ Leadership Team. The position holds senior operational accountabilities within Properties, providing leadership and management of a team of approximately 30 people, with responsibility for facility management, workspace planning/management and office services.

* Oversees delivery of facility management services and projects that support the safe, reliable day-to-day operations and upkeep of Properties’ portfolio of facilities (more than 100 BC Hydro facilities, including corporate, regional and district office sites across the province). Facility management includes delivery of maintenance and repair programs for building systems/assets (such as HVAC, electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety, building envelopes, gates/fencing/yards), facility/site services (such as janitorial, snow/ice management, landscaping, water and utility management), small project delivery, and facility emergency event management.

* Leads senior level contract, performance and supplier relationship management with BC Hydro’s service provider of facility management services for the Properties’ facility portfolio.

* Ensures and upholds safety performance and culture with employees and contractors, and represents Properties on BC Hydro safety initiatives.

* Builds open, collaborative relationships with senior management of BC Hydro’s key operational groups who work out of facilities across the province.

* Works in partnership with colleagues with accountability for facility capital planning and delivery of large facility projects, to provide operational input and ensure operational alignment with investment and project delivery plans.

* Directs workspace planning across the Properties portfolio of facilities to support the organization’s workspace/workforce requirements and business objectives.

* Oversees, in collaboration with project teams and occupant stakeholders, the functional programming and designs for new and renovated office workspaces in headquarters and field buildings.

* Directs the execution of all office-related workspace location moves for BC Hydro employees and contractors across the province.

* Accountable for office workspace designs,



policies and standards for BC Hydro corporate and field office spaces.

* Senior business lead responsible for procurement, negotiations, contract management and vendor management for office/ workspace goods and services (such as furniture/fittings, workspace installations, people moves, parking services, food services, couriers and mail distribution).

* Develops strategies, guidance and practices in facility management and workspace management.

* As a member of the Properties Leadership Team, ensures priorities and resources align to address key opportunities and risks, effectively and efficiently. Develops short and long-term priorities, delivery plans, budgets and resourcing strategies for the team, and oversees, manages and tracks delivery against them.

* Provides leadership, coaching and performance management to a diverse team of union and non-union employees, fostering accountability, engagement, safety, development and collaboration.

* Champions a culture of continuous improvement, leads strategic initiatives and projects to support financial, operational and performance objectives, and monitors and leverages industry trends and new technologies.

* Provides leadership in Properties emergency response and business continuity plans and activities, with key responsibilities related to facility response/readiness, field facilities operational requirements, and relocation of the workforce if required in event of emergency.

What you bring –

* A university degree or professional designation (ideally in business, engineering, law, accounting, project management) or equivalent experience.

* A minimum of 10 years of management experience in operations & maintenance, asset management, project management, or construction planning & delivery.Specific experience in facility management, buildings operations, third-part integrated facility management contracts (from client or supplier side), and/or workspace management would be ideal. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

* Proven ability over at least eight years leading a high performing team, focused on safety, innovation, relationship management, and customer service.

* Proven abilities in supplier relationship management, contract management and governance with key suppliers.

* Superior relationship management skills at a senior level, with exceptional communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.





* Exceptional leadership skills, including experience leading larger teams and demonstrated ability to mentor, coach and develop staff.

* Exceptional change leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish a high level of rapport and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with a focus on collaboration and problem solving.

* Demonstrated ability to calmly lead under pressure, strategically re-prioritize to align with shifting priorities, and know how and when to create the right sense of urgency.

* Proven senior financial management and business planning capabilities.

* Commitment to safety and health leadership, including promoting a strong safety culture for staff, suppliers and contractors.

What we offer –

- A comprehensive benefits package

- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days

- A lifetime pension

- Flexible work model, depending on your role type

- Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know –

* This is a Full time Regular (FTR) M3 opportunity on the team based at our Dunsmuir location in downtown Vancouver.

* Please note there will be some occasional travel in the role to BC Hydro sites accross BC.

* A condition of employment in the role is to maintain your class 5 drivers license in good standing.

* Please note this role is classified as a Hybrid role under the flexible work model, which currently includes a mix of working from home and working in the office. At present, this role is expected to work in the office a minimum of three days per week however at times it could be more frequent due to operational requirements and does require flexibility.

* Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an online leadership assessment as part of the interview process.

* Please note internally in the system the job title is Manager, Facilities & Space Management.

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.

How to apply –

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html or click ‘Apply’

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On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable.

📌 Senior Manager, Facilities & Space Management (Vancouver)
🏢 BC Hydro
📍 Vancouver