Manager, Facility Management

Company: Canadian National Railway
Location: Waterloo
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Hiring Salary Range : $ 102 000,00 - 134 000,00This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely-helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!Job SummaryThe Manager, Facility Management is responsible for the operations, maintenance and repair of the buildings, grounds and utility infrastructure. The incumbent will ensure that all activities are performed safely, within budgets and in strict compliance with building regulatory and maintenance standards. The activities include the building envelope (roofs and exterior walls), foundation systems, interior walls, floors and ceilings, HVAC systems, electrical and illumination systems, access controls, elevators systems, fire and life safety systems, energy management systems and automated building controls, plumbing systems, etc.Main ResponsibilitiesBuilding Maintenance Operation ServicesManage operations of all the building services that include preventative maintenance plans, cleaning services, security access, mechanical and electrical maintenanceManage renovations, refurbishments and office moves to ensure that they run smoothly and in accordance to plansInspect and evaluate the building to ensure it meets government regulation and health and safety standardsCoordinator and manage building inventories, including providing analysis and reports on a system-wide levelDevelop Key Performance Indicators (KPI) evaluations on the building performanceOperational Cost and Contract ServicesManage the monthly operating budget ($2M - $5M)Manage and negotiate the work of all third-party vendor services contracts to ensure work orders performed are completedReview quotations for procurement of parts, services, and labourVerify and code all invoices to ensure the correct cost centre for accounting payment and the activities are in line with the work order completionStaff ManagementManage facilities staff in order to deliver service levels to facilities within the prescribed budget ensuring the provision of excellent customer serviceOversee employee supervision by working with First Line Supervisors and other key staff to select and hireEnsure training, motivate, evaluate, and discipline department union employeesManage a team of supervisors and union staff within a remote location and across time zonesWorking ConditionsThe role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences and requires occasional travel (25%).RequirementsExperienceBetween 5 to 10 years of facility management experience with complex commercial or industrial buildingExperience working with stakeholders to manage their expectations and engaging them to address project issuesSolid experience in sustainable building practices**Any experience for these above would be considered as an assetEducation/Certification/DesignationHigh School DiplomaBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facility Management, Business Management, or related Facility Management credential program*CompetenciesFollows safety procedures, information security instructions and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to lead by exampleAddresses risks in a timely manner to eliminate themDisplays a customer centric attitudeShares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectivelyCollaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivityInspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audienceLeverages feedback and coaching to improve performancePromotes ideas, while evaluating impactResponds with agility and reacts quicklyNegotiates towards a win-win outcome while taking all points of view into considerationAble to navigate in a highly matrixed organization effectivelyTechnical Skills/KnowledgeKnowledge of building equipment function, technology and costs across a diverse geographical areaExtensive knowledge of project management methodologies and toolsStrong organizational skillsAbout CNCN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

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