City : British Columbia

Category : Other

Industry : Real estate and rental and leasing

Employer : BC Housing

FACILITIES COORDINATOR - RIVERVIEW LANDS:

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director Facilities Maintenance, the Facilities Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive program of corrective and preventative maintenance and repair of building equipment and systems, grounds and other infrastructure on the Riverview Lands. He/she/they oversees and manages the Security Contract for the site. The position monitors maintenance and repair budgets, prepares reports and recommends opportunities to improve facilities maintenance requirements. He/she/they liaises with various stakeholders, including contractors and consultants related to janitorial, snow removal, fire & safety, elevator services etc.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Building Technology or related field from a recognized technical college or university.
• Considerable trades’ experience, plus program and project management experience in managing the delivery of comprehensive property maintenance and repair services for complex properties. Considerable experience in procurement, contracting and financial management.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.
• Criminal Record Check is required.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of building systems maintenance planning, systems maintenance/repair and building operations
• Sound knowledge of the philosophies, principles and practices associated with the maintenance, repair and capital improvement of buildings and grounds
• Sound knowledge of building construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, elevator and alarm systems
• Sound knowledge of contracting practices within the industry and within a public sector environment
• Sound knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and practices
• Ability to review, understand and interpret commercial leases and licenses and the ability to take sound action to ensure compliance with the operational requirements under the leases and licenses.
• Ability to assess and develop corrective and preventative maintenance and repair plans and schedules for buildings and grounds on a large and complex property that is continually evolving through a major re-development process.
• Ability to manage the implementation of program activities, analyze and solve issues and make effective decisions
• Ability to build, facilitate and maintain effective relationships within BC Housing and with a variety of stakeholders including consultants, contractors, sponsors, municipal/provincial government officials and tenants
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong consultative, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving and consensus building skills

• Please Note: Successful applicant(s) are subject to a satisfactory criminal record search and are required to maintain Security Clearance throughout their employment.