Facility Services Manager
$63,561–$63,561 year
On-siteBrantford, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Oversee facility operations and asset management for the Laurier Brantford Family YMCA, ensuring safe, clean, and efficient building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and pool operations. Develop preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and support long-term sustainability while managing departmental budgets, procurement, and contractor relationships. Ensure regulatory compliance with Occupational Health & Safety, WHMIS, TSSA, and life safety standards through coordinated inspections and emergency preparedness initiatives. Lead facility staff in day-to-day guidance, performance management, and recruitment, serving as the primary contact for members, volunteers, and community partners. Maintain flexibility for evening, weekend, and on-call shifts while holding a current First Aid and CPR certification.
Required Qualifications
- Two-year post-secondary education in Building Operations, Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, or a related field
- Minimum five (5) years of facility maintenance and/or cleaning experience
- knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: HVAC and Building Operations Systems, electrical systems, plumbing, construction, pool management, environmental and energy efficiency, or general contracting
- Demonstrated project management and budget management experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, members, vendors, and community partners
- Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and asset management software and systems
- Knowledge of health & safety legislation, regulatory compliance requirements, and industry best practices
- Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and make sound decisions under pressure
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, Manager-on-Duty shifts, and participate in an on-call rotation
- Certified in Intermediate First Aid (formerly known as Standard First Aid) and CPR-C
- commitment to the YMCA HBB mission and core values of: Inclusion, Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults
- provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check
- provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire
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