Director of Facilities

**Navigate Complexities. Create Change. Together. This is our purpose at CUPS**. Our unique integrated approach to care empowers people to work holistically to create and achieve goals that support their well-being and builds readiness to navigate and access support in the community. As a formative presence, we work together to build better systems and a stronger community.

Clients depend on us, supporters trust us, and partners count on our collaboration. We do not take this responsibility lightly - we are accountable for our words, our actions, our relationships, and most importantly, ourselves. Through a compassionate lens, we afford every person dignity in their interactions with us. We proactively seek opportunities for continuous learning with open minds and transformative spirits. Through our culture, rooted in our values, we will achieve our purpose and ambition.

**The Opportunity**

We are looking for a **Director of Facilities** to join our leadership team at CUPS.

As our Director of Facilities, you’ll take the lead in ensuring CUPS remains a safe and welcoming space with sound building infrastructure. You‘ll provide leadership to a Facilities team dedicated to providing services and solutions that keep daily operations running smoothly.

As a certified building operator, you come with a detailed understanding of the building operations and ready to assume accountability for ensuring the building meets all regulatory and safety requirements. You will be responsible for planning and managing capital projects and developing and managing both capital and operational budgets.

You will work closely with the other Directors and organizational managers to ensure the effective implementation of the CUPS Strategic Plan.

**LOCATION**: Onsite, CUPS - 1001 10 Ave SW, Calgary

**REPORTS TO**: VP, Finance and Infrastructure

**CONTRACT TYPE**:Permanent

**SCHEDULE**: Full-time, Mon to Fri, 37.5hours per week, and on standby for exceptional after-hours calls

**STARTING SALARY**$100,000 to $107,260

**Key Responsibilities**
- Ensure facility management best practices are implemented to ensure CUPS meets all regulatory and safety requirements, and that all systems are operating safely and efficiently
- Provide direct supervision and support to the Facilities Manager to facilitate the effective day-to-day operations of the building
- Provide mentorship and coaching to the Facilities team
- When on-call, respond to after-hour calls, Security Alarm calls or other emergencies in partnership with the facilities tea
- Participate in the Occupational Health and Safety Committee at CUPS, and work with relevant parties on development of policies and emergency response plans
- Act as the Project Manager for all facility projects, whether work is completed internally or by external partners
- Oversee and manage vendor relations in the best interest of CUPS
- Provide recommendations to Senior Leadership for all building matters to ensure operations align with program needs, current CUPS policy and licensing requirements
- Work collaboratively with senior leaders to develop and oversee the annual facilities and capital budget
- Actively participate as a member of the leadership team responsible for implementing the Strategic Plan, and provide support to any initiatives requiring facilities
- Implement energy-saving measures and promote environmentally sustainable operations

**What You Bring**:

- Building Operation Certification, including fifth class Power Engineering certificate
- Advanced knowledge of commercial building systems operations and maintenance, including HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, and experience with BMS and Security systems
- Minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience in overseeing facilities at Commercial buildings
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, or related field an asset
- Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle
- Strong Computer Skills, including MSOffice, and ability to learn new technologies
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders, contractors, and vendors
- Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills

**Employment Requirements**

To perform necessary functions and tasks of the job you are required to:

- Stand up to 3 hours a day, Walk up to 3 hours a day, crouch and bend 1.5hours, sit less than 1 hour.
- Use hands to grip, feel, handle
- Reach above shoulders approximately 33% of the time, push/pull and grasp with hands and arms 33-50%
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Frequently lifting 5-10 pounds
- Performing repetitive tasks
- Ability to work for periods of 1 hour in heat and cold for outdoor maintenance

**Work Conditions**
- On stand-by to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and may work additional hours in the event of an emergency.
- Travel may be required if support is required at a partner site in which CUPS staff ar