Facility Manager

The Facility Manager oversees the daily operations maintenance and safety of the Laboratorys buildings and grounds. This role ensures that all facilities operate efficiently safely and in compliance with health safety and environmental regulations. The Facility Manager manages staff and contractors coordinates repairs renovations and preventive maintenance and develops strategies to improve performance and cost-effectiveness. Additionally the Facility Manager represents the company with municipal and regulatory authorities managing permits inspections and approvals to ensure compliance with local building codes.

    Oversee daily facility operation maintenance cleanliness of all laboratory and office facilities
    Ensure that building systems (HVAC plumbing electrical compressed air water and ventilation) are functioning efficiently and in compliance with laboratory requirements.
    Manage preventive maintenance schedules and coordinate repairs with internal teams and external contractors to minimize operational downtime.
    Ensure full compliance with SGS Health & Safety policies environmental regulations and WorkSafe BC requirements.
    Conduct and document regular safety inspections of the laboratory facility equipment and storage areas (including hazardous materials and waste).
    Support emergency preparedness plans including evacuation routes fire safety and spill response procedures in coordination with Health & Safety.
    Coordinate facility improvement projects (lab expansions equipment installations or infrastructure upgrades etc).
    Liaise with contractors vendors and city officials for permits inspections and code compliance.
    Manage project timelines budgets and documentation to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.
    Maintain an up-to-date inventory of facility equipment tools and assets.
    Oversee calibration and servicing of key infrastructure systems (e.g. air handling units electrical panels safety systems).
    Support the Operations Manager and all other department managers onsite in planning space utilization and equipment layouts to optimize workflow and safety.
    Negotiate and manage service contracts (examples: janitorial waste disposal landscaping security HVAC building maintenance etc).
    Evaluate vendor performance and ensure compliance with SGSs procurement and quality standards.
    Represent the company in facility-related matters with municipal authorities and ensure all city permits inspections and regulatory requirements are maintained and renewed as needed.
    Maintain documentation related to building codes safety certifications and environmental compliance.
    Develop and manage the facility budget including maintenance utilities and capital expenditures.
    Prepare reports on facility performance cost control and project updates for management.
 

Qualifications :

• Post-secondary education in Facilities Management Engineering Building Operations or a related technical field.
• 5 years of progressive experience in facilities management maintenance or building operations preferably in a laboratory industrial or technical environment.
• Bachelors degree in a related discipline is an asset 
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical systems circuits and building mechanical systems (HVAC plumbing and controls)
• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs contractors and capital projects.
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and municipal permitting processes.
• Valid Driving License and any related diploma / certificate
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) preferred
• Building Operator Certification (BOC) an asset
• Red seal building operator or Electrician certification is considered an asset

Additional Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression and Indigenous status or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time