Facilities Manager

**Why Choose IMP Aerospace and Defence**:
IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaged and equitable companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are an important part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset, which is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.

The Facilities Manager will direct facilities management and plant maintenance activities for IMP Aerospace HIA properties as well a develop, coordinate and/or conduct special projects spanning the various departments of the Production organization as assigned by the Vice-President, Production.

The Facilitites Manager will report to the IMP Aerospace and Defence location at the Halifax International Airport.

**What You Will Do**:

- Coordinate and direct personnel and tasks related to facilities issues (e.g., hangar layouts, insurance claims, etc) and general plant maintenance.
- Maintain an ongoing Facilities Master Plan that plans maintenance and efficiency related upgrades for all facilities for at least a three year window.
- Liaise with the Continuous Improvement Department regarding the implementation of facilities-related continuous improvement initiatives.
- Direct facility related security activities including security services provider oversight and physical security policy development and implementation
- As a primary point of contact with the Training Department, oversee the development and implementation of training, qualification, and authorization of Facilities and Maintenance personnel in a consistent fashion across the various programs.
- Participate in company proposals when assigned.
- Supervise and provide technical/administrative direction to assigned personnel.
- Develop and monitor project budgets within overall Production Branch operational budget limitations.
- Exercise project management skills in the definition, planning, scheduling, implementation, and monitoring of assigned projects.
- Liaise with Production Department Heads and associated managers to facilitate completion of assigned projects.
- Report progress on assigned projects to the Vice-President, Production at an agreed periodicity.
- Update applicable SPPs to reflect facility changes as appropriate.
- Other tasks as assigned by the Vice-President, Production.

**What You Will Bring**:
Bachelor’s Degree, Technologist certificate, or equivalent combination of skills and experience in the field of Production and/or Facilities/Property Management or Industrial Operations, as well as:

- Experience managing direct reports in a production and/or maintenance operation is required (preferably military).
- Knowledge of regulations associated with the management and maintenance of hangar and office facilities.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements.
- Project and operational management skills.
- Knowledge of aircraft depot level maintenance, repair and overhaul.
- Knowledge of operational budgetary constraints.

**What We Will Do For You**:
All of IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position. We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program, Holiday Incentive program (3 additional days off over Christmas), Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more

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**IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Aboriginal People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations of positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.