Manager, Facility Operations & Maintenance Services

This position provides strategic leadership for the operation, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and performance of municipal buildings and facilities.

The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applications to join our team. When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day you are having a positive impact in the community.

Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to our values of Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following:

• Flexible work hours
• Remote and hybrid working arrangements
• OMERS pension (defined benefit)
• Employer paid benefits package including short and long term disability income replacement
• Education reimbursement and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement

Normal working hours are 37.5 hours per week, with core working hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm. This role involves a combination of general office environment and occasional off-site travel. You will attend meetings, conferences, and departmental emergency situations, which may be outside of normal business hours. Frequent interaction with staff, elected officials, community organizations, user groups, residents, and external stakeholders is expected.

Job Duties:

• Develop long-term facility management strategies and maintenance programs
• Lead facility lifecycle planning and asset renewal initiatives
• Support energy management, accessibility, sustainability, and climate adaptation initiatives
• Monitor facility performance and identify opportunities for operational improvement
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, codes, standards, and municipal policies
• Steward municipal facilities to maximize long-term value and service reliability
• Develop directives, standards, work plans for self and team members
• Develop and administer methodologies and procedures and allocate resources to achieve strategic objectives
• Complete continuous research and analysis of industry trends
• Demonstrate leadership in supporting team members
• Estimate budget requirements and make recommendations
• Procure services and goods related to areas of responsibility
• Manage stakeholder interactions and customer service concerns
• Administer public relations activities on behalf of the department
• Prepare comprehensive statistical reports
• Create and maintain a cohesive team environment
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, performance management and supervision of staff
• Administer the terms of the applicable Collective Agreements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum seven (7) years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment. Facility Management Professional (FMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Building Operator Certification (BOC), and/or Asset Management Professional (AMP) designation considered an asset.

Demonstrated experience overseeing facility operations, building systems, asset management, preventative maintenance and health and safety initiatives is required. Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and standards related to municipal facility operations, accessibility, health and safety, risk management and public sector service delivery is essential.

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications and possess a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence. Upon a conditional offer of employment, an acceptable Criminal Record Check will be required.

The City of Kawartha Lakes is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are dedicated to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).