Job Description

Manager, Mechanical Systems

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We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as \xe2\x80\x9cMinhrpa\xe2\x80\x9d (translated in Stoney Nakoda as \xe2\x80\x9cthe waterfalls\xe2\x80\x9d) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the \xc3\x8ey\xc3\xa2rhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) \xe2\x80\x93 comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nation \xe2\x80\x93 as well as the Tsuut\xe2\x80\x99ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

Banff Centre is looking for a trades specialist and operational leader who will contribute to the overall planning, maintenance, and development of Banff Centre infrastructure. Reporting to the Director of Physical Facilities, the Manager, Mechanical Systems plans, coordinates, and directs the day-to-day operations of the plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, plant maintenance trades and operations departments. This position will contribute to the timely and efficient implementation of strategic initiatives through long-range planning, project management, development of strategic partners and the ongoing operating, maintenance, and enhancements of the mechanical systems infrastructure renewal.

Specific Accountabilities

• Enabling timely and efficient implementation of strategic initiatives through long-range planning, project development, development of strategic partners, and the ongoing operating, maintenance, and enhancement of mechanical systems
• Provides leadership and establishes overall work requirements and project priorities within budget
• Contributes to the development of all new facilities and renovations on campus including the selection of building equipment and participation in the building commissioning process
• Oversees the operation and repair of all infrastructure relating to utilities involving water, natural gas, electrical, mechanical systems, sanitary and storm sewer systems
• Supervision, hiring, training, performance management of trades personnel
• Monitors the quality and timelines of routine repairs and preventive maintenance
• Manages logistical support required to accomplish trade related work
• Trouble shoots emergency repairs and maintenance
• Develops and implements work policies, procedures and safe work practices
• Assists the Director in determining future capital funding requirements for maintenance projects
• Maintains statistics related to work programs, work orders, and utility consumption

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years related trade experience and at least 5 years\' experience in a management/supervisory role overseeing the planning, operation and maintenance of large building and associated utility and mechanical systems
• One or more Journeyman Trade certificates in either in plumbing, electrical, refrigeration and/or a 4th Class Power Engineer designation
• Experience working and troubleshooting HVAC systems, heating plant operations, building management systems
• Team leader with proven ability to supervise, train and motivate staff
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• The ability to solve problems and meet deadlines under pressure
• Experience in a unionized environment is considered an asset

Employment Terms & Benefits

• In accordance with the terms of employment governing Management/PSP employees, this is a salaried, full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period
• The successful candidate will enjoy twenty paid vacation days and four personal days annually, extended medical and dental benefits, and participation in an employer-matched pension plan

of working at Banff Centre are:
options (based on availability) * Professional Development

• Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
• Onsite

at a discounted rate + first month free for new staff! (Fitness centre, pool and climbing wall) * Free or reduced admission to selected Banff Centre performance and events

Application Process

• We are accepting applications for the Manager, Mechanical Systems position until a suitable candidate is found.
• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
• Visa requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

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