Manager, Mechanical Systems

The Opportunity

The Physical Facilities Department oversees the planning, maintenance, and development of Banff Centre’s infrastructure. Responsibilities include managing the organization's physical assets and providing timely, efficient services to a wide range of users, including staff, faculty, guests, artists, and the broader community.

The Manager, Mechanical Systems oversees daily operations of the plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and plant maintenance teams. The role involves coordinating staff to maintain and repair all mechanical and electrical infrastructure, including building utilities such as water, electricity, heating and cooling systems. This is a key position that helps ensure prompt responses to the needs of the Banff Centre community, and promotes strong customer service and high-quality workmanship.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Physical Facilities, below are some key accountabilities :

• Enable timely and efficient implementation of physical facilities initiatives through long-range planning, project development, development of strategic partners, and the ongoing operating, maintenance and enhancements of the mechanical systems infrastructure renewal.
• Provide leadership by way of establishing overall work requirements and project priorities and by delivering services within budget.
• Contribute to the development of all new facilities and renovations on campus, including the selection of building equipment and participation in the building commissioning process.
• Responsible for the operation and repair of all infrastructure related utilities involving water, natural gas, electrical, mechanical systems, and sanitary and storm sewer systems.
• Responsible for supervision, hiring, training, and performance management of trades personnel in plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, plant maintenance and operations.
• Monitors the quality and timelines of all routine repairs and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate the development of the Preventive Maintenance program, utilizing specialized software, and update facility audit information on an annual basis.
• Manage logistical support required to accomplish trade related work
• Troubleshoot emergency repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure that proper protective equipment is available and in good operating condition and that personnel are trained in its use.
• Prepare and manage the annual budget in the designated portfolio, including both operating and capital budgets.
• Assist the Director in determining future capital funding requirements for maintenance projects.
• Maintain statistics relating to work programs, work orders, vehicle usage and maintenance, and other data as necessary.
• Coordinate and administer all specialized service agreements applicable to mechanical systems, such as elevators, building automation, fire safety systems, and laundry services.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

Employment Terms and Benefits