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District Exempt Position MANAGER OF FACILITIES
START: September 15 2025 or by mutual agreement APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 5 2025
POSITION: 1.0 FTE Continuing
Nechako Lakes School District gratefully acknowledges that we live work and play on the unceded ancestral territories of fourteen First Nations representing the Dakelh Neduten and Wetsuweten peoples. We are working diligently towards creating equity for our learners through conscious acts of Reconciliation.
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT:
Nechako Lakes School District is nestled in the heart of north-central British Columbia serving the diverse and welcoming communities of Fort St. James Vanderhoof Fraser Lake Burns Lake and Granisle. The district is home to approximately 2850 students in our local schools as well as 900 full-time equivalent learners enrolled in EBUS Academy one of the largest and most established online schools in the province.
Choosing to live and work in Nechako Lakes means becoming part of communities where people know and support one another. With affordable housing a lower cost of living short commutes and access to regional services and amenities the region offers an ideal balance between lifestyle and career.
The natural beauty of the area is captivating with more than 200 lakes rivers and streams offering four-season opportunities for hiking skiing biking paddling and fishing. Whether youre just starting your career raising a family or seeking a meaningful life connected to both land and community Nechako Lakes offers a rewarding place to grow both personally and professionally.
THE POSITION:
Reporting to the Assistant Secretary Treasurer the successful candidate will have an outstanding ability to organize and prioritize District work multitask and manage a high-paced workload. The candidate will have strong employee management skills and strong interpersonal skills when working with all employee groups and the public. Additionally they will have a strong track record of team building effective communication and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a diverse school district environment.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Organize direct and supervise the tasks and work of the Facilities Department including trade coordinators certified trades operators labour and other maintenance staff.
- Plan and manage the maintenance repairs and alterations for district facilities and grounds as well as all district facility systems: grounds structural mechanical and electrical.
- Plan and manage district projects small and large from different funding sources.
- Implement approved policies procedures and systems under the direction of the Assistant Secretary Treasurer or designate including systems design standards compliance with safety regulations and other government legislation.
- Establish training requirements and on the job evaluation routines.
- Support in the development and implement the departments strategic and operational plans.
- Develop annual operating budgets and forecasts; monitor departmental budgets reports on variances including reports to Board Standing Committees.
- Liaise with district administrators on matters relating to labour relations staff training building and grounds maintenance minor alterations educational functional improvements and recoverable work requests.
- Participate in a consultative process with facility users designers management and city officials during the planning phase of projects.
- Attend events and emergencies outside regular work hours as required.
- Understanding of grounds structural mechanical and electrical systems.
- Knowledge and experience in facility and grounds maintenance.
- Experience scheduling managing and supervising within a large unionized environment.
- Experience in the preparation of project tenders project estimates and management of project budgets.
- Ability to ensure that repairs and projects are completed on scope schedule and budget.
- Comprehensive knowledge of building codes and by-laws safety regulations and other relevant local provincial and federal government regulations.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and advancing Truth and Reconciliation
- Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
- Strong analytical and report writing skills with the ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
- Exceptional skills in management interpersonal communication negotiation and dispute resolution.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers school administrators and maintenance staff consultants city and provincial inspectors and others.
- Post Secondary education related to Facilities Management or equivalent.
- Current BC or interprovincial certification in a relevant trade with relevant experience will also be considered.
- Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a similar role with at least three recent years in facilities or project management including 2 years in a management/leadership role.
- Valid BC Drivers License with good driving record.
- Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Record Search before employment.
- Current salary range - $94774 $118467
- Moving reimbursement
- Excellent benefits based on the provincial exempt package
Anticipated timeframe for interviews: August 18- 29
Qualified candidates should forward their application including resum cover letter three professional references and supporting documents to:
Heather Silver Executive Assistant to Superintendent
Nechako Lakes School District - P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof B.C. V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-
2284 Fax:
Closing Date: 4:00 pm Tuesday August 5 2025 or until the position has been filled.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
