Manager, Corporate Building Maintenance

Why Guelph:
**What we offer**
We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

- Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
- Paid personal days;
- Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
- Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
- Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Parental leave top up program;
- Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
- Employee recognition programs.

Position Overview:
We are currently hiring for a **Manager of Corporate Building Maintenance**. Reporting to the General Manager of Facilities and Energy Management, this dynamic role will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operation of all City facilities. As the Manager, you'll be at the forefront of strategic planning, financial management, and resource allocation, ensuring our facilities meet the highest standards of health and safety regulations. You will lead a dedicated team, manage service level agreements, and develop long-range plans that align with the City's ambitious goals and objectives.

**Key duties and responsibilities**
- Develop comprehensive budget plans, monitor expenditures, and ensure financial resources are allocated efficiently to meet the operational needs of all City facilities.
- Analyze financial reports to identify discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and provide detailed variance reports to senior management.
- Manage divisional staff, assign work activities/projects, and evaluate work methods/ procedures.
- Lead recruitment efforts, provide coaching, training and mentoring of staff, and manage performance.
- Provide leadership consistent with the City’s Corporate Values; foster an inclusive, respectful, and motivating work environment.
- Ensure Service Level Agreements are in place, monitor compliance, and negotiate terms to meet the Division's and the customer's needs.
- Oversee fire monitoring and fire safety plans. Ensure fire detection and suppression systems are certified and operational, direct the coordination of fire drills, and maintain up-to-date fire safety plans.
- Manage leases and related documentation. Oversee lease agreements, ensure compliance with terms, and maintain accurate records.
- Manage, oversee, and document the facilities' key management system. Ensure the security and proper distribution of keys, maintain records, and key management processes, ensuring secure access to facilities.
- Track and manage assets, including inventory control, and utilize CMMS to streamline maintenance operations.
- Oversee and manage the Designated Substance Surveys for the City of Guelph.
- Prioritize building systems maintenance and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including National and Ontario Building and Fire Codes, OSHA, TSSA, ESA, and AODA
- Oversee and review contracts for custodial, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire safety systems, plumbing services, and landscaping.
- Oversee building envelope, environmental systems, and preventative maintenance programs, renovations, and repairs. Maintain a central database of preventive maintenance and equipment repairs.
- Review plans and specifications for major construction and renovation projects. Provide technical consultation on facility needs and issues, and ensure projects meet the City’s standards and requirements.
- Conduct formal selection of consultants and maintenance contractors including leading the procurement process and evaluating proposals.
- Develop and implement controls and strategies to minimize hazards and oversee risk management programs.
- Be available for on-call for emergencies; Provide 24/7 availability to respond to facility emergencies and coordinate appropriate responses.
- Develop, coordinate, plan, and schedule work plans.
- Regularly review operations, policies, and procedures to ensure they meet the City's standards and objectives.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement and customer satisfaction opportunities. Evaluate current processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Comply with all applicable corporate regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Stay current with industry trends to support productivity and performance improvements.
- Other related duties and special projects as required.

**Qualifications and requirements**
- A post-secondary degree or diploma in Facilities Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive experience in maintenance practices and building science, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, coordination, and optimization.
- Considerable experience managing staff and leading work teams, preferably in a unionized environment.
- Experience in Asset Management, Inventory Control, and working with a Computer Maintenance Management Syst