Facilities Manager

As Canada's premier private aviation leader,
Execaire Aviation, with over 70 years of experience, is a leader in aviation solutions. Our blend of tradition and progress ensures that our private aviation solutions continue to set new standards of excellence for private aviation companies. Our success is built on a team of over 600 dedicated professionals, embodying our values of professionalism and innovation. As a leader in aeronautical solutions and private jet operators, we offer a comprehensive range of services including aircraft management, aircraft maintenance, aircraft charter and aircraft sales, as well as FBO services. At
Execaire Aviation, our core values are strong and unwavering. Safety guides all our operations. Excellence is our standard for every task, and innovation is our engine, propelling us toward the future of aviation.
Join us in redefining aviation values and unleash your potential in an environment where your aspirations will take flight!
Job OverviewThe Facilities Manager
is responsible for overseeing the company-owned and leased facilities portfolio, including preventive and corrective building maintenance, major capital and leasehold improvement projects, contractor coordination, and maintenance budget administration.
The incumbent collaborates with local facility maintenance personnel, operations stakeholders, strategic procurement, landlords, FBO operators, consultants, and contractors to ensure facilities remain safe, compliant, reliable, and able to support business activities and flight operations.
What You Will Do
Ensure safety and compliance by ensuring all facility-related activities comply with company policies and applicable health and safety, environmental, security, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs for company-owned facilities, building systems, equipment, and infrastructure to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Manage corrective maintenance activities by identifying, prioritizing, planning, tracking, and documenting repairs to minimize operational disruptions and protect company assets.
Monitor the condition of facilities and assets and develop maintenance, renewal, and replacement plans for key building systems, equipment, and infrastructure.
Coordinate facility maintenance services by providing functional guidance to local maintenance personnel and overseeing the service ticket system, work orders, response times, recurring issues, and service performance.
Lead major capital and leasehold improvement projects in company-owned and third-party leased facilities, from needs definition and planning through execution, commissioning, deficiency correction, and project closeout.
Collaborate with leadership, operations stakeholders, and strategic procurement to define project requirements, statements of work, tender documents, bid evaluation criteria, budgets, timelines, and acceptance criteria.
Review project proposals and technical submissions, including bids, plans, specifications, and methods of work, to ensure technical relevance, constructability, operational compatibility, and compliance with approved requirements.
Manage needs related to leased facilities and FBO locations, coordinating work with landlords, FBO operators, airport authorities, internal stakeholders, and contractors to respect approvals, access requirements, operational constraints, and lease obligations.
Develop and manage the facility maintenance and improvement budget, representing approximately $3M annually, ensuring tracking of expenses, commitments, invoices, forecasts, and change requests, and evaluating solutions based on life-cycle cost, risk, operational impact, and value.
Foster facility planning and continuous improvement by establishing consistent standards, procedures, service expectations, and key performance indicators (KPIs);
maintaining asset, project, contractor, and warranty documentation;
producing reports on performance, risk, and future capital needs;
and providing facilities management expertise to support operational excellence, sustainability, business continuity, and employee and customer experience.
What You Will Bring
Post-secondary diploma or university degree in
facilities management, engineering technology, construction management, building systems, project management
or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Seven years of progressive experience
in multi-site facility maintenance, building systems, contractor management, and execution of capital or leasehold improvement projects.
Experience in
preventive maintenance, corrective work management and work order or service ticket systems, statement of requirements (SOR) development, technical bid analysis, building code application, audits, and contractor safety .
Strong knowledge of
building systems and maintenance best practices .
Experience in
budgetary management and sound financial management
of a large facilities portfolio.
Strong skills in
project management, organization, communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and problem-solving .
French-English bilingualism .
Proficiency in
Microsoft 365 applications
and working knowledge of
project management, facilities management software and tools, and other relevant business tools .
Experience in environments related to
aviation, airports, FBOs, hangars, the industrial sector, or facilities where operational activities are critical .
What We Will Do For YouAt Execaire Aviation, your career journey matters.
Our career culture is driven by innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to achieving excellence. We foster growth by offering a variety of learning opportunities tailored to different roles in our organization. Whether through hands‑on experience, mentorship, or role‑specific training, our goal is to help you gain confidence and develop your skills where it matters. Not all paths look alike;
we are committed to creating an environment where curiosity is encouraged and development is possible.
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