Senior Manager, Facilities

About Us As one of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities that make a lasting impact within the local community. As the sixth-largest city in BC and the largest municipality in the Tri-Cities, Coquitlam is home to more than 160,000 residents and continues to grow as one of Metro Vancouver’s most dynamic and connected communities. Our municipality serves as the Regional Town Centre of the Northeast Sector of Metro Vancouver and is thriving through innovative planning and urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and modern urban parks. We are well-connected by state-of-the-art transportation systems and are experiencing significant transit-oriented growth around the Evergreen Line SkyTrain stations, while continuing to build complete, livable neighbourhoods in Southwest Coquitlam, City Centre and on Burke Mountain. Our brand is grounded in excellence in governance, strong and accountable financial management, responsible and sustainable resource management, and the ongoing development of a vibrant, growing regional urban centre supported by new infrastructure and public amenities. The City has been recognized for excellence in municipal administration and is home to a high-performing organization that values innovation, collaboration, and public service. We are deeply committed to advancing reconciliation, fostering equity, diversity and inclusion, and maintaining respectful relationships with First Nations. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam — one built on teamwork, integrity, and service excellence — and we hope it includes you. About You / What We Are Looking For The City of Coquitlam is seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as Senior Manager, Facilities, reporting to the General Manager, Community Services. In this senior leadership role, you will provide expert advice and direction on facility-related matters and play a critical role in advancing the City’s asset management strategies and facility operations. You bring extensive experience leading complex facility and asset management portfolios, along with the judgement and independence required to manage a broad and diverse range of responsibilities. You will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership and Council, capable of preparing strategic and operational plans aligned with Council priorities and effectively translating complex technical and operational information into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical decision-makers through written reports and presentations. You thrive in a collaborative municipal environment and work effectively across departments to ensure City facilities are maintained to a high standard of safety, service, and efficiency. This role requires a high degree of independent responsibility, sound political and organizational acumen, and a commitment to creating a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the Facilities division. What You Will Do Prepare written communications and reports for Council and provide expert professional advice on facility-related matters. Lead the creation and implementation of strategies, policies, and practices that support effective asset management and facility operations aligned with the City’s vision. Plan, assign, and supervise the work of the Facilities division. Foster a culture of excellence through prioritized work plans and budgets. Ensure compliance with building designs, codes, specifications, contracts, procurement policies, service standards, and legislation. Provide technical support including risk assessment, value engineering, costing, scheduling, budgeting, and life-cycle analysis. Resolve complex issues related to capital construction, asset management, and facility operations. Prepare and administer capital and operating budgets. Represent the department at Council, Committee, and interest holder meetings. Lead staff performance management, hiring, mentorship, and succession planning. Direct consultants and oversee minor capital project delivery. Establish preventive maintenance programs and service standards. Oversee asset management plans and long-term building replacement strategies. Minimum Qualifications Post-secondary education in facilities operations management, engineering, trade certification, or equivalent. 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience managing complex facilities or asset portfolios. Valid BC Driver’s License. Preferred Qualifications Professional registration in BC as an Architect, Engineer, Planner, or Building Technologist. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Experience managing staff in a unionized or public-sector environment. Other Requirements Include Highly self-motivated with strong independent judgement. Collaborative, respectful, and service-oriented leadership style. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to foster teamwork, accountability, diversity, and innovation. Strong organizational, financial, and risk management skills.  Sound political and organizational awareness. What We Offer: This excluded position has an annual salary range of $168,338 - $189,357. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills. You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan. Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information. If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.