Facilities and Maintenance Manager

About the role

The Facilities and Maintenance Manager reports to the Director of Operations – Canada and is responsible for ensuring the building, laboratory equipment and support systems are safely maintained and meet production requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and laboratory production support systems.
• Lead teams of Maintenance Technicians and Building Services Technicians, including hiring, training and performance management.
• Develop budgets and capital expenditure plans for lab operations and conduct building condition assessments with corrective action recommendations.
• Negotiate and monitor service contracts with external vendors and manage regulatory programs such as wastewater and air emissions permits.
• Oversee maintenance of specialized lab equipment, support systems (exhaust fans, fume scrubbers, compressors, de‑mineralized water, etc.) and ensure adequate inventory for timely repairs.
• Handle administrative tasks related to work orders, asset management and incident investigations, and promote a safety‑first culture.

Required profile

• College/university education or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical, plumbing and HVAC maintenance.
• 7+ years in maintenance leadership roles.
• Preferred certifications: CFM, CMRP or FMP.
• Laboratory maintenance experience is an asset.

Required skills

• HVAC systems
• Electrical systems
• Plumbing systems
• Building automation
• Preventive and corrective maintenance planning
• Vendor and contract management
• Asset and work‑order management software

What we offer

• Competitive salary starting at $120,000 CAD per year.
• Annual Incentive Plan eligibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits.
• Paid time off, statutory holidays and volunteer time off.
• Life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Company RRSP match and tuition reimbursement for professional development.