Manager, Facilities Services (Special Campuses) at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

BCIT’s

Facilities and Campus Development department is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE ) Manager, Facilities Services (Specialty Campuses). This position is responsible for developing and managing the maintenance, operations and capital renewal functions of the BCIT specialty campuses. Oversees mechanical, electrical, general trades and contractors.

Duties & Responsibilities KEY

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Using sound preventative maintenance programs, ensures that all facilities are functioning safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable laws and codes. Ensures sound energy management practices are established and maintained within the maintenance environment.
• Manages maintenance upgrades and renovation projects. Directs consultants and contractors in the implementation of minor capital projects. Establishes good work control practices, ensuring that maintenance priorities and customer needs are optimized with the available resources. Assists in developing processes for efficient operation of services to improve business processes.
• Develops maintenance project planning database and project scope delivery for all specialty campuses. Supports the plan towards full implementation of a computerized maintenance management system for all facility assets.
• Assists in developing and overseeing operational and capital expenses budgets. Engages in continuous process improvement to streamline financial processes. Optimizes to monitor, track, and support financial activities.
• Liaises with Safety, Security and Emergency Management (SSEM) department to develop best practices in safety from relevant industry sectors. Develops operational contingency plans for all specialty campuses. Ensures BCIT meets regulatory compliance and follows sound health and safety practices.
• Oversees consultants and contractors, including hiring, training, developing and managing performance.
• After-hours on-call responsibilities to be shared with other managers in Facilities Services.
• Participates in professional organizations and keeps current on state-of-the-art initiatives in the field of practice. Performs other activities and tasks as required and assigned by the Director, Facilities Services.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related discipline.
• Three to five years of current managerial experience in a facilities or manufacturing environment, preferably in a unionized setting.
• Field Safety Representative certification is an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Training and experience in facilities management, preventative maintenance, project management and building trades, including building codes, industry standards and procedures.
• Strong background in accounting and finance.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others with a proven ability to build effective work teams.
• Proven ability to plan and implement change, especially process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of customers and create systems and processes that maximize customer service.

Additional Information Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• Professional Development funds and resources
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and see how we hire.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Position Details

Posting Category

Management

Salary Range

$87,172 - $119,862, with a control point of $108,965 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and the maximum base salary for a position. The control point of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred, or promoted between the minimum and the control point of the salary range for a job, taking internal equity into account. Salaries above the control point may be considered for extenuating circumstances and must be approved by an external governing body.

Department 2

CPF Facilities Services

Campus Location

Other location

Bargaining Unit

Management

Job Status

Regular

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Start Date

06/29/2026

Anticipated End Date

Competition Information

Competition Number

26M016

Competition Open Date

06/10/2026

Competition Close Date

06/24/2026

Open Until Filled?

No