Facilities Manager

At Northview, we are a passionate, community-focused team dedicated to making our properties the best they can be. We are proud to live, work, and play in the neighborhoods we serve, next to our residents, hotel guests, and commercial tenants across Canada.

We are looking for a   Facilities Manager   to join our Residential team in Iqaluit, NU .  Reporting to the Regional Manager , you will plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the maintenance & cleaning teams in a portfolio of residential buildings. Being the subject matter expert in pest control, mould, and asbestos remediation is a key responsibility of this position, along with ensuring renovation standardization and involvement in Northview's Maintenance Warranty Program.

Responsibilities :

• Provide training, overall guidance & supervision to the maintenance supervisor, maintenance & cleaning teams
• Work with the health and safety manager to ensure safe and reliable operation of Northview's facilities
• Oversees contractors for facility renovation projects including asbestos abatement and mould remediation projects, and provides advice and guidance as necessary
• Assist in the maintenance and renovation of facilities if required
• Troubleshoot and manage emergencies outside of regular office hours
• Prepare reports on down units and the maintenance warranty program
• Oversee the scheduling and assignments of the traveling renovation crew
• Assist in developing and implementing maintenance and cleaning policies (including the 48-hour warranty program) and procedures, and ensuring continual compliance within the maintenance & cleaning teams
• Assist in the development and implementation of training programs, manuals, and videos
• Working with each region to ensure maintenance, caretaking, and other projects are on track for timely completion, minimizing the deferral of projects
• Perform inspections of facilities when requested
• Through collaboration with other managers, share best practices related to the operation and maintenance of facilities
• Assist in the creation and implementation of policies and procedures around renovation standardization and the handling of asbestos, mould, and pest control issues
• Prepare and submit reports as required
• Other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able and willing to travel
• Able to work independently and is a self-starter
• A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in positions of increasing responsibility in facilities management, project management, property management, or related fields, preferably in large, multi-family complexes
• Working knowledge of work order management systems, with a demonstrated capacity to work with a variety of software platforms to manage operational needs
• A strategic and operational thinker with a proven track record of accomplishments, outstanding analytical skills, decision-making, and team-building skills
• Strong leadership and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (specifically Excel) is required
• Must be able to analyze data, including financial and technical, from a variety of sources
• Hands-on experience in building maintenance and or renovations
• Knowledgeable or willing to be trained in asbestos, mould, and pest control

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Extended health care including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, drug coverage, and wellness programs
• Discounts on rent at Northview properties
• Vacation Travel Assistance for Northern employees

If your background matches the qualifications listed above and you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the communities we serve, please submit your resume in confidence.  Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted. Northview welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.