Senior Manager, Facility Maintenance at Cargojet

Accelerate your career with the most awarded Air Cargo Airline in Canada!

Cargojet is Canada's leading provider of time-sensitive overnight air cargo services and carries over 1,300,000 pounds of cargo each business night. Cargojet operates its network across North America each business night, utilizing a fleet of all-cargo aircraft Cargojet has been awarded one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies as well as being awarded the Shipper’s Choice Award for the best Air Cargo Carrier in Canada for the past number of
years. Being part of Cargojet will allow you to become a part of a diverse and vibrant family at the leading edge of the air cargo industry both domestically and internationally. Cargojet team members are dedicated, hardworking, and have a strong sense of leadership and commitment.

Job Details

The Senior Manager, Facility Maintenance is responsible for the day-to-day reliability, maintenance, and repair of all YHM facilities.  Critical support systems serving a combined aircraft maintenance hangar, ULD shop, GSE shop, and cargo sort operation. This role ensures uninterrupted operations by maintaining hangars, sort buildings, warehouses, and office areas, with a strong focus on preventive maintenance, backup systems, emergency response, and rapid issue resolution.

The position leads facility maintenance teams and contractors, ensures regulatory and safety / security compliance, and maintains readiness of all infrastructure required to support 24/7 aircraft maintenance and cargo operations.

Job Duties

• Lead a team responsible for routine maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of the company’s facilities at YHM.
• Oversee and maintain systems, including backup generators, HVAC, emergency lighting, and water supply systems, ensuring uninterrupted facility operations.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for critical building infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, workplace health standards, and operational best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lead incident investigations or audits related facility operations.
• Act as a point of contact during irregular operations or emergencies to support operational continuity.
• Track and report weekly the repairs completed while escalating repetitive and priority items.
• Develop and report out weekly cost impacts to facility damages and safety related incidents.
• Support and maintain the emergency response plans, including fire prevention, hazardous materials handling, and evacuation procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Responsible for your training and the training of the direct reports, ensuring employees remain current with all technical and regulatory training requirements to function in their assigned role.
• Ensure compliance with Safety Management System (SMS) and safety / security policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensure a clean and safe workplace for team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in aircraft ground services, facility maintenance management, and safety oversight, preferably in an aviation environment.
• Familiarity with aviation regulatory requirements (Transport Canada, IATA, IOSA, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and operational reporting tools.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to operational improvements.
• Expertise with HVAC, electrical systems, building automation, and emergency backup systems an asset.

Education/Specific Training

• Post-secondary education or certificate in Facilities / Property Management, Aviation Management, Airport Operations, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Training in occupational health & safety or emergency response is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in facility maintenance, industrial maintenance, or infrastructure support, including leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of building systems; HVAC, electrical, mechanical, fire protection and security systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain an airside pass.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Important to Know:

• Cargojet is an equal opportunity employer. We thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
• At Cargojet, we make safety the highest priority. Because of this priority and as we operate in a safety-sensitive environment, we require all employees to abstain from consuming Cannabis, in and outside of the workplace. This is a critical element of our drug and alcohol policy that all employees must comply with at all times.