Facilities Operations Manager

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We have partnered with a privately held organization with a diverse real estate portfolio spanning commercial, industrial, land, and multi-family residential properties to support them in hiring their next Operations Manager (Facilities Maintenance Manager).

Job ID: 43149

Job Type: Direct Hire

Category: Management

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Our client is a well-established organization with a diverse industrial property portfolio and a strong reputation for operational excellence, tenant service, and long-term asset management. They are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of multiple industrial properties while supporting building performance, maintenance initiatives, and vendor relationships.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on operations leader who enjoys balancing strategic oversight with day-to-day operational execution. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, contractor coordination, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives across the portfolio.

The organization offers a collaborative and team-oriented environment that values accountability, professionalism, safety, and proactive problem-solving. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with leadership, building operations teams, tenants, and external service providers while contributing to the ongoing performance and reliability of the properties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The key job functions are:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance activities across a portfolio of industrial and commercial properties.
• Lead, coach, schedule, and support Building Operators while fostering a culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure building systems operate efficiently and reliably.
• Monitor work order completion, maintenance tracking, and operational reporting to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage external contractors and vendors, including sourcing, scheduling, pricing reviews, permit coordination, and performance oversight.
• Conduct regular property inspections to identify operational risks, maintenance requirements, and compliance concerns.
• Support emergency response planning, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation when required.
• Assist with budgeting, cost control initiatives, invoice reviews, and operational variance reporting.
• Identify capital repair and replacement requirements and support project execution activities across the portfolio.
• Partner with tenants, internal departments, and service providers to ensure responsive communication and high service standards.
• Maintain accurate operational records, documentation, and compliance reporting.
• Support ongoing improvements to operational processes, maintenance standards, and site performance.

Education:

• Fourth Class Power Engineering certification is preferred.
• WHMIS, First Aid, and other relevant health and safety certifications are considered strong assets.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s licence with the ability to travel between multiple properties as required.
• Clean background check (RCMP & Credit)
• Strong understanding of building operations, maintenance practices, contractor coordination, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret operational reports, maintenance documentation, and budget information.
• Comfortable working within property management systems, maintenance tracking platforms, and standard office software applications.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience within commercial or industrial building operations environments.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within property operations, facilities management, or industrial environments.
• Experience overseeing multi-site operations, maintenance programs, and contractor relationships.
• Proven experience supporting budgeting, cost management, and operational planning activities.

Skills:

• Leadership: Ability to motivate teams, provide direction, and support employee development.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Organization: Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple properties and projects.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to assess operational issues, identify solutions, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on operational accuracy, compliance, and follow-through.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize urgent operational matters while maintaining long-term project oversight.
• Technical Aptitude: Comfortable working with maintenance systems, reporting tools, and operational software platforms.

Base Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 per year

• Salary will be based on overall experience, certifications, and leadership background.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Work Hours:

• Full-time.
• Monday – Friday.
• Occasional after-hours, on-call, or weekend support may be required based on operational needs.

dditional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

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