Facility Manager

• Perform hands-on construction and maintenance work within your competence, including framing, drywall installation and finishing, painting, fixture and equipment mounting, cable routing, light carpentry, and general site work.
• Carry out electrical rough-in, wiring, device installation, conduit work, and related tasks where you hold the appropriate trade qualifications.
• Carry out basic plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC-related tasks where you hold the appropriate trade qualifications or where the scope falls within general maintenance.
• Hire, direct, and supervise independent contractors and specialty trades for large-scale or specialized scopes, including major drywall campaigns, service entrance upgrades, HVAC equipment installation, fire protection, and other regulated work.
• Decide what gets self-performed, what gets subcontracted, and what gets split — and be accountable for the quality and cost of both.
• Scope jobs, solicit quotes, evaluate contractors, and manage subcontractor performance on site.
• Sequence and prioritize buildout stages in coordination with leadership to support laboratory, workshop, office, and infrastructure needs on schedule.
• Procure materials, tools, consumables, and subcontractor services; manage site inventory and control costs against approved budgets.
• Support the installation and reconfiguration of laboratory infrastructure including optical tables, benches, cable trays, utility drops, partitions, equipment pads, and related building services.
• Help plan electrical distribution, lighting layouts, compressed gas routing, shop utility requirements, and general building infrastructure to support an advanced R&D environment.
• Coordinate permits, inspections, and code compliance as required for renovation and new installation work.
• Maintain organized records of building systems, as-built drawings, contractor work, equipment manuals, warranties, and inspection history.
• Transition into ongoing building operations and maintenance once the initial construction phase is complete, including preventive maintenance, repairs, facility improvements, and vendor management.
• Respond to day-to-day facility issues and keep the building safe, functional, clean, and ready to support advanced laboratory and workshop operations.
• Contribute to a culture of ownership, practicality, and high standards across the team.

• Journeyperson certification, Red Seal trade qualification, or equivalent substantial hands-on experience in one or more of: electrical, carpentry, general construction, or building maintenance.
• 5+ years of practical experience in commercial construction, building maintenance, renovation, or multi-trade work environments.
• Demonstrated experience both performing hands-on work and directing subcontractors on active job sites.
• Experience in industrial, laboratory, manufacturing, technical, or commercial buildings is strongly preferred.

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Government of Canada security clearance, if required for assigned projects.
• Must be eligible to comply with requirements of the Controlled Goods Program, if required for assigned projects.
• Must be willing to participate in background screening, documentation, and compliance processes associated with security-sensitive work.

• Strong practical ability across multiple construction trades, with the confidence and competence to do real work rather than only supervise others.
• A valid 309A Electrician — Construction and Maintenance Certificate of Qualification is a major asset.
• A valid G2 or G1 Gas Technician certificate is a major asset.
• Ability to read construction drawings, sketches, equipment manuals, site plans, and contractor quotations.
• Strong subcontractor management skills: able to hire, direct, hold accountable, and when necessary replace independent contractors and trades.
• Comfortable working with hand and power tools, ladders, lifts, and standard construction and maintenance equipment.
• Good organizational skills; able to keep many things moving at once across construction, maintenance, and day-to-day facility needs.
• Experience with owner-managed buildings, small companies, workshops, labs, or custom-built technical spaces is a significant asset.
• Practical, resourceful, and self-directed; able to solve problems on the spot without waiting for instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.

• Extended health care benefits (inc. dental and vision)
• Life insurance

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