Facilities Manager

FULL-TIME POSITION

The Prince Albert Catholic Division requires a Facilities Manager to join a strong maintenance team that serves approximately 3000 students and 350 staff. Our school division has six elementary schools and one high school with French Immersion and English education opportunities.

This Managerial position will provide an exciting challenge for experienced and qualified candidates. The candidate must be able to communicate and support stakeholders (students and staff) while working with and managing, a team. The Facilities Manager will work directly with the Director of Education to build, maintain and support the school division’s physical infrastructure and all associated applications for both educational and business operations.

Job Description

 The Facilities Manager is directly responsible to the Director of Education. He/she will provide project supervision and innovation for the Prince Albert Catholic School Division. Without restricting the generality of the foregoing, the Facilities Manager shall be responsible for the following:

  • Extensive knowledge, experience and training in building and construction project work (a journeyman’s ticket would be an asset).
  • Have good communication, interpersonal skills, and a sound knowledge of administrative, supervision and budgeting techniques.
  • Experience preparing plan specifications andDevelop and implement an ongoing and preventative maintenance program for the Catholic Education Centre and each of the division’s schools (including existing physical facilities, plant, grounds, equipment, and furniture). cost estimates.
  • Supervise (in conjunction with school principals) the day-to-day activities of caretaking personnel.
  • Make recommendations regarding caretaking personnel.
  • As required throughout the division, do the regular maintenance and repairs as required and when necessary.
  • Develop and implement an in-service program for caretaking personnel.
  • Meet regularly with, and update the Director of Education as to facilities and maintenance requirements.
  • Manage orders for supplies related to facilities.
  • Act as the project supervisor for any capital projects where the Board of Education is the general contractor in coordination with the Director of Education.
  • Assist the Director of Education to implement Board Policies.
  • Adhere to Board Policy DJB (Purchasing of Goods and Services).
  • Financial aspects of daily and year-long planning will be facilitated in partnership with Chief Financial Officer and Director of Education.
  • Maintain facilities and respond to faculty in all aspects
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters related to the school division.
  • Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Education or Superintendent of School Operations from time to time

Training and Experience Requirements:

The requirements of the Facilities Manager are subject to change as the needs of the school division and the requirements of the position evolve. Requirements include:

  • Minimum Grade 12 diploma from a recognized educational institution.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a Facilities operation with at least 2 years of supervisory experience in facility operations or maintenance.
  • 2 years of experience and knowledge in automated building control and HVAC systems.
  • Facilities Management, an Administration Degree, or Journeyman status in any of the related trades would be considered an asset.
  • Working knowledge of legislation & applicable codes that apply to educational facilities.
  • Knowledge of policies, practices, and procedures governing construction, renovations, and maintenance of facilities.
  • Level I & II Occupational Health & Safety Regulations will be required.
  • Knowledge of preventative maintenance scheduling techniques.
  • Strong knowledge of fire/safety system requirements as they apply to public buildings.
  • Knowledge of computer software, including MS Office and related programs.
  • Strong knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
  • Valid Fireman’s Fifth Class or higher Engineer’s Certificate.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
  • Experience in preparing requests for proposals and on demand services.

Employee Expectations:

 

  1. Publicly support the school division’s philosophy, policies, and programs,
  2. Undertake to follow in and out of school a lifestyle and deportment in keeping with the principles of the Gospel and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church,
  3. Take the spiritual dimension of their lives seriously, understanding that this includes identification with a parish and participation in the life of the Church, and
  4. Adhere to Catholic Church teachings within their formal instructional responsibilities and in their informal interactions with students.

     

Qualified candidates are to submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and completed Employment Application Form – Support Staff to jobs@pacsd.ca

Preference will be given to applications submitted by December 20th, 2022 and should be emailed to jobs@pacsd.ca. Inquiries can be directed to Lorel Trumier, Director of Education, by phone at (306) 953-7500.

 

 This position will be posted until filled. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest.

However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.