At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in managing facilities operations at Royal Columbian Hospital.
- Company: Fraser Health, a key player in healthcare for over two million people.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly wage, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to caring for the community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while leading innovative facility projects.
- Qualifications: Master’s degree in Engineering and 7-10 years of management experience required.
Salary: The salary range for this position is CAD $60.75 - $87.33 / hour.
Job Summary: Are you a passionate leader who is ready for the next challenge? Bring your proven competences in initiation, judgment and problem solving to this challenging role located at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH). We offer a positive work environment where we support collaboration and innovation. RCH is also currently going through a major redevelopment project for the site which is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds and services.
You will manage and provide direction to a team of skilled trades individuals along with contracted specialized service providers at both the RCH and Queens Park Care Centre (QPCC) sites. These facilities operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, serving the population of British Columbia.
You will provide support to the RCH and QPCC executive leadership, as a member of their senior leadership teams. You will act as the Facilities Management subject matter expert, providing advice on our site infrastructure issues pertaining to the advancement of the campus clinical mission.
Responsibilities:
- Establish, develop and implement department goals, objectives and operational requirements consistent with the Facilities Management objectives and RCH’s clinical mission.
- Review current operations and develop appropriate systems and processes to reflect effective and efficient facilities operations, improving the delivery of care through innovation and leadership.
- Develop, implement and handle the annual operating and capital budgets for RCH and QPCC, including monthly financial reporting to Fraser Health Finance.
- Manage recruitment, mentoring and professional development of staff and contract employees; supervise staff and provide work direction and assignment of duties.
- Conduct performance evaluations, coach employees, and identify training/educational requirements.
- Investigate work and/or staff performance issues and initiate disciplinary action; participate in grievance processes and other labour relation matters.
- Lead development and continuous improvement of maintenance programs; apply planning/scheduling techniques and risk-mitigation strategies.
- Manage contractual agreements for specialized maintenance, grounds and renovation work by procuring and leading work of external providers.
- Provide mentorship and feedback to the Facilities Management Planning & Project team on all stages of planning and implementation for construction and renovation activities.
Your background includes:
- Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Seven (7) to ten (10) years recent, related progressive supervisory and management experience in a large complex unionized environment.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate information.
- Extraordinary technical writing abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of business finances in a facilities management environment.
This Regular Full-Time opportunity is located at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC.
About Fraser Health: Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce.
Senior Manager, Facilities Maintenance & Operations in New Westminster employer: Fraser Health
Fraser Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes employee growth and development, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. Located at Surrey Memorial Hospital, employees benefit from a dynamic environment that emphasizes safety, compliance, and the well-being of both staff and patients. With competitive salaries and opportunities for meaningful contributions to community health, Fraser Health stands out as a rewarding place to advance your career in facilities management.
