07 Nov
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Baptist Housing Seniors Living
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Kelowna
07 Nov
Baptist Housing Seniors Living
Kelowna
Regional Manager, Maintenance Greater Vancouver, Victoria, or Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada | Full-Time The Opportunity At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity to help seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a valued member of our team,you’llbuild a fulfilling career in a collaborative environment where your growth and well-being are prioritized. We are seeking a Regional Manager, Maintenance to lead building operations across our communities. In this role you will support our Assisted Living, Independent Living, andSeniors RentalHousing portfolios. In this role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure our buildings and infrastructure are safe, efficient, sustainable, and aligned with our mission. You will play a key role in advancing capital projects, sustainability initiatives, and maintenance excellence across the organization.
About The Role
As theRegional Manager, Maintenance, you are a servant leader who brings technicalexpertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for excellence in facilities management. You will lead maintenance operations across a diverse portfolio, ensuringoptimalbuilding performance while fostering strong relationships with teams, partners, and stakeholders. You will contribute to long-term capital planning, sustainability strategies, and operational standardization, helping Baptist Housing steward its resources effectively while enhancing the lives of the seniors we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Team and Operational Leadership
- Lead maintenance operations across a portfolio of communities (LTC or AL/IL/Seniors RentalHousing).
- Support hiring, performance management, and team development in collaboration with People & Culture.
- Conduct annual building assessments and recommend capital repairs and upgrades.
- Build strong,
team-oriented relationships with internal leaders and external partners. Capital Planning and Asset Management
- Support development and execution of capital plans and replacement reserve strategies.
- Manage relationships and negotiations with key partners such as BC Housing.
- Partner with leadership to align asset management strategies with organizational goals.
- Lead and implement large-scale capital projects across the portfolio. Sustainability and Innovation
- Identifyand implement opportunities to reduce energy use, carbon footprint, and water consumption.
- Support organization-wide sustainability initiatives and partnerships (e.g., BC Hydro, FortisBC).
- Contribute to long-term environmental stewardship and green operations strategy. Financial and Contract Management
- Develop and manage maintenance and operating budgets.
- Oversee procurement, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations.
- Monitor expenditures and approve maintenance costs over $5,000.
- Ensure cost-effective purchasing and economies of scale across the organization. Grants and Funding
- Support securing capital grants from government and health authorities.
- Assistwith procurement and implementation of funded projects. Health, Safety and Compliance
- Promote and uphold a strong culture of workplace health and safety.
- Ensure compliance withWorkSafeBCregulations and safe work practices.
- Monitor contractor safety and address risks proactively. General Responsibilities
- Maintain knowledge of industry best practices in facilities management.
- Oversee maintenance systems and support team training.
- Provide on-call support for maintenance-related issues as needed.
- Serve as an ambassador of Baptist Housing, modelling servantleadership and organizational values. Requirements Education & Certification
- Post-secondary education in engineering technology or a related field.
- Red Seal trades certification (multi-trade preferred).
- HVAC or plumbing certification considered an asset.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Experience
- 5–7 years of experience leading maintenance operations across multiple buildings.
- Experience in seniors living, healthcare, or similar environments preferred.
- Proven success leading teams, including managers (strongly preferred).
- Experience managing capital and maintenance budgets up to $1M. Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership rooted in servant leadership principles.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Experience in sustainability initiatives and facilities optimization.
- Financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, and contract negotiation skills.
- Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and maintenance systems. About You You are a collaborative and values-driven leader who takes pride in creating safe, efficient, and sustainable environments. You lead with humility, empathy, and integrity, and you thrive in building strong teams and partnerships. You b
📌 Regional Manager, Maintenance (Kelowna)
🏢 Baptist Housing Seniors Living
📍 Kelowna