Manager - Facility Infrastructure Management & Operations West

Canadian Blood Services • Vancouver, BC

10d • CA$99,600 - CA$117,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity as a Manager, Facilities Infrastructure & Operations Management - West to join our dynamic team to support the West Region (BC, AB, SK, MB). In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the buildings, physical plant, grounds and building equipment are in compliance with internal and external regulations and legislative requirements. You will be responsible for adherence to operating procedures and ensuring competency amongst team members including sub-contracted service providers. You will also manage projects end-to-end across the west portfolio and ensuring facilities are maintained and operated in a cost-effective manner while meeting CBS Corporate Facilities standards for quality & safety and stakeholders’ expectations, for scope, schedule and cost.

Requirements

• Post-secondary level education with preference given to Facility Management, IFMA and CPM certification or equivalent, project management certification is an asset.
• Minimum of five to eight years of related experience in facilities management, experience with manufacturing and multi-site of medium to large sized operation, including computerized environmental control systems.
• Minimum of five years of managerial experience.
• Knowledge of building mechanical and electrical systems, including: refrigeration, HVAC, electrical distribution, Compressed Air, Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, Security, Hot Water Heater, Water treatment, Pneumatic Control, and Hydronic Systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Strong analytical abilities coupled with effective problem solving and decision-making skills required.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, decision-making and conflict resolution abilities are required.
• Effective leadership abilities combined with a strong commitment to operating within an integrated multi-disciplinary team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a unionized environment would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience working within an GMP or ISO 9000 environment, preferably within a highly regulated environment, is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides strong leadership and led the day-to-day operation, delivery of facilities services and projects via direct staff, multidisciplinary teams and external service providers.
• Manage portfolio spend and budgeting
• Maintain effective tracking and reporting of finance, scope, schedule, procurement and invoicing, and identifies opportunities for efficiencies.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork to ensure smooth & standardized delivery of services and projects while minimizing impact on operations and adherence to compliance requirements.
• Identifies training needs, initiates staff development, offers and co-ordinates developmental opportunities through delegation, additional responsibilities and outside training and education.
• Participates in the grievance and problem resolution process, as required while effectively leading conflict management/resolution between individuals and groups.
• Support the Facilities Associate Director as needed.
• Promote and maintain quality and safety mindset, ensure staff and contractors are compliant with all corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Actively participating in internal and external audit processes as needed.
• Contributes to the design/development of specific processes, standards, and procedures within the Facilities environment.
• Develop communications strategies, plans, materials, and tools to keep team and stakeholders informed of program objectives, plans, and schedules, etc.
• Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create partnerships and build strong relationships to achieve CBS’ mandate.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree