Manager of Operations and Facilities

Bonnyville - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Manager of Operations and Facilities

Lakeland Catholic School Division

Lakeland Catholic School Division invites applications for the position of Manager of Operations and Facilities . This leadership position plays a key role in ensuring that division facilities are safe well maintained and effectively support high-quality learning environments for students and staff.

Reporting to the Secretary-Treasurer the Manager of Operations and Facilities is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of division facilities grounds maintenance programs and capital projects. The position provides leadership to facilities and maintenance staff and works collaboratively with school administrators contractors and division leadership to support the long-term planning and management of division infrastructure.

This position will be based at the Lakeland Catholic Maintenance/Technology Office in Bonnyville Alberta .

The anticipated commencement date for this position is June 1 2026 or as mutually agreed upon.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manager of Operations and Facilities is responsible for:

Overseeing the effective operation maintenance and stewardship of division facilities and grounds.
Providing leadership and supervision to facilities and maintenance staff across the division including supporting staff development and performance.
Developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs for division buildings and infrastructure.
Planning coordinating and overseeing facility renovation modernization and capital construction projects.
Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with Alberta Education Alberta Infrastructure and other partners and acting as the divisions liaison for capital planning and facilities projects.
Ensuring facilities comply with applicable federal provincial and municipal legislation building codes and safety regulations.
Managing vendor relationships and overseeing the work of contractors and service providers.
Preparing and managing operational and capital budgets related to facilities and maintenance.
Supporting the development of the divisions long-term facilities and capital plans.
Coordinating procurement processes in accordance with applicable policies and government guidelines.
Responding to facility-related emergencies as required.
Working collaboratively with school administrators and division departments to address facility needs across the division.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will possess:

A strong commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education
Post-secondary education in engineering facilities management construction management business administration or a related discipline
or
Journeyperson certification in a related building trade (such as electrical HVAC plumbing carpentry or a similar trade related to building systems) combined with progressive leadership experience in facilities or maintenance operations
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in facilities operations maintenance construction or a related field
Demonstrated leadership experience supervising staff and coordinating the work of contractors or service providers
Strong knowledge of building systems preventative maintenance programs and facility operations
Working knowledge of building codes occupational health and safety requirements and applicable legislation
Experience managing budgets procurement processes and capital projects
Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with digital productivity tools (such as Google Workspace) and computerized maintenance or facilities management systems.
Project management or facility management certifications are considered an asset.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for this posting will be accepted through or via email to We ask that applicants prepare both a cover letter and resume complete with the names phone numbers and email addresses of at least three current work-related references. Cover letters can be addressed to Kayla Collins Manager of Human Resources Lakeland Catholic School Division .

Applications for this position will be accepted until April 17 2026 at noon. Candidates will not be contacted prior to the closing date.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a criminal record and vulnerable sector check. By submitting an application applicants consent to Human Resources contacting previous employers to conduct confidential reference checks whether or not those employers are listed as references.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

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Manager of Operations and Facilities Lakeland Catholic School Division Lakeland Catholic School Division invites applications for the position of Manager of Operations and Facilities . This leadership position plays a key role in ensuring that division facilities are safe well maintained and effecti...