Job Description

City of Kenora

External Job Posting

Kenora provides a high quality of life for residents and unforgettable experiences for visitors by celebrating and embracing the community’s rich heritage, diversity, and natural environment.

Job Title: Manager, Facilities Maintenance

Location: Kenora, Ontario

Division: Capital Projects Delivery

Type: Full Time | Permanent. This is an existing vacancy.

Salary: PM 05 $109,394 - $128,378 per year

Closing Date: October 9, 2026

Please note that we encourage early applications as we may proceed with interviews and make offers to exceptional candidates before the closing date.

Reporting to the General Manager, Capital Project Delivery, this position is responsible for providing effective leadership and direction for all day-to-day operations, general building and property maintenance of assigned municipal buildings, facilities, properties and structures. Further responsibilities include developing, implementing and establishing an effective and efficient program of maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repairs, in accordance with City of Kenora policies and relevant legislation or code requirements, and reporting to the City’s legislated facility energy data. The Manager, Facilities Maintenance will also oversee and manage assigned building construction projects for repairs to existing facilities and will actively participate in the development process for new City Facilities infrastructure.

The Facilities Manager will:

• Oversee the daily operations of assigned facilities, properties and structures to ensure smooth and cost-effective functioning. This includes the assignment of daily work tasks and management of work orders.
• Coordinate and manage the completion of building repairs and building services. Negotiate and oversee contracts with service providers, maintenance teams, and vendors in accordance with the City’s procurement policy.
• Create and implement long-term facility/asset management strategies aligned with the Strategic Plan.
• Resolve employee requests and communicate information on facilities services and policies.
• Ensure the effective deployment of personnel, resources and partners to optimize service delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate operational performance through data analysis and performance metrics.
• Effectively handle day-to-day employee and labour relation matters, including the hearing of grievances and performance management.
• Directs and manages the design for assigned projects, which may include drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Manages the contract administration process for assigned projects and maintenance activities, including preparation of requests for quotation, contract award recommendations, progress updates, resolving contract disputes, approving changes in the scope of the work and reviewing the performance of the work.
• Develop and implement communications related to facility-related strategies and changes to senior leaders, employees, and external partners.
• Assists with the development of the Annual, 3-year Operations and 10-year Capital program.
• Forecast and plan for future facility needs, including new facilities, renovations, and sustainability initiatives.
• Analyze and coordinate overall staffing, identifying staff requirements, participate in recruitment, evaluate performance, and ensure effective development and guidance of staff through training, professional development, and the appropriate delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Lead organizational changes to maximize results and hold people accountable; support and implement workforce planning to build and sustain a strong, positive organization that includes workforce risk assessment and opportunities and range of strategies to mitigate risks.
• Develop and implement sustainability initiatives such as energy efficiency programs, waste reduction, and green building strategies.
• Develop and execute emergency preparedness plans. Ensure that facilities and grounds are equipped for emergencies such as fires, natural disasters, and other security threats.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a valid Ontario G Driver’s License
• Degree or diploma in a relevant discipline (e.g. Building Science, Facility Management or construction related Project Management/Engineering)
• Considerable experience in work scope development, scheduling and contract/client relations, some of which must include working with a high degree of independence.
• Minimum of five (5) years previous experience in progressively responsible related positions, including two (2) years in a management or supervisory role.
• Knowledge of building operations and maintenance (O&M) and procurement practices.
• Experience managing a complex unionized operational environment will be considered an asset.

Successful candidates will be required to submit a criminal record check and professional references.

The City of Kenora is an equal opportunity Employer and committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable employment, including but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities or visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, orientations and/or expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The City of Kenora is committed to providing accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources department in advance to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process.

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.