Full Job Description
The Manager, Facilities provides strategic and operational leadership for facilities management, infrastructure renewal, and capital project delivery at Athabasca University.
This role oversees a unionized workforce and is accountable for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of campus facilities, as well as the successful delivery of capital and renovation projects.
The Manager applies formal project management practices, leads long-term asset planning, and ensures compliance with regulatory, financial, and labour requirements. The role works closely with leadership to align facilities strategies with institutional priorities.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a Degree or diploma in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Sciences, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- 7 - 10 years' experience in facility management
- Minimum 5 years management and supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing new capital and renovation projects.
- Strong knowledge of Standards and Procedures and applicable codes and regulations as it relates to facility maintenance and operation.
- Strong knowledge of civil, structural, electrical, mechanical technologies, maintenance and Facilities Management techniques
- Strong knowledge of project management principles, tools, and governance
- Ability to read blueprints and to interpret specifications.
- Excellent interpersonal abilities with good written and oral communication skills, organizational and time management skills are necessary.
- Experience developing short, medium and long range facility maintenance and infrastructure plans
A detailed job description can be viewed at Manager, Facilities.
Please note: we will be reviewing qualified applications as we receive them.
Contact Information:
For more information regarding this position, please contact Kathleen Roberts, Director, Financial Reporting & Operational Services at [redacted].