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Position Type: Full-time
Location: London, ON
Date Posted: Oct 23, 2020
Experience: 3 Years
Education: College Diploma (2 years)

Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH LONDON BRIDGE CHILD CARE SERVICES

Position:            Permanent Full Time Facilities Manager
Location:           London, Ontario, supporting centres/programs in Sarnia and Huron County  
Start Date:        As soon as possible with guaranteed 40 hours per week, flexible hours including nights and weekends
Wage:                Negotiable, includes benefit and savings plan

About London Bridge
London Bridge Child Care Services Inc. is a non-profit, multi-site licensed child care organization serving 1200 families in London, Sarnia and Huron County. Our locations are compiled of both leased and owned properties in various settings such as century homes, purpose-built buildings, workplaces and schools.

At London Bridge, our facilities and environments play an important role in quality learning environments –designed to welcome creativity, problem solving and social interactions for young children, families and educators as we live and learn together.  As an organization, we guide our decisions based on our guiding core values and program principles.

About the Role
As the Facilities Manager, you are responsible for the overall infrastructure and management of London Bridge buildings and properties. You will be responsible for leading a small facilities team and work in partnership with various contractors and trades on projects as needed. You take into consideration the health and safety, ongoing functionality, curb appeal and aesthetics of the sites, focusing on both proactive and preventative maintenance. Your insight is valuable when budgetary decisions are made for repairs, maintenance and large projects/renovations. You manage all external service contracts for the sites (i.e. cleaning, security, waste disposal and building maintenance etc.) and review on a regular basis. Overall, you implement and evolve systems and structures to ensure the smooth, safe, day-to-day operations of the child care centres and programs. 

About You
You are a personable and flexible individual with a passion in facilities management.  You take pride and care in the appearance and maintaining of environments and equipment.  You have a keen eye for design solutions and strategies and can provide insight and ideas for the optimum functioning of spaces. Your voice is valued in supporting decisions and future planning.

The role of facilities manager is complex and requires a variety of skills in order to work successfully.  You must be able to develop good working relationships with a wide range of people. You must be able to clearly articulate the vision of the organization to those who partner with us. Communication skills, verbal and written are essential.

This role involves a vast array of daily tasks, both indoors and outdoors, to ensure the efficient and effective maintaining of our buildings and grounds. To be considered, we are looking for an individual who demonstrates the ability to:
 
  • Streamline facilities administration (plan/schedule/conduct/report preventative maintenance requirements)
  • Experience in budgeting and facilities planning to support organizational values and determining project work
  • Share in the work relating to small and large projects including renovations and day to day operations including repairs and maintenance
  • Knowledge in areas not limited to Building Code, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Fire Code, Playground
  • Work in a physically demanding positon (frequent lifting, bending, use of ladders….)
  • Work effectively independently and with others including third-party contractors
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years in facilities management experiences
  • Post-secondary education in a related field preferred
  • Must have access to vehicle, G Driver’s license, valid insurance and ability to transport tools and equipment
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to careers@londonbridge.com.  We thank all applicants for your interest; Human Resources will be in contact regarding further steps in the application process. The posting will remain open until the successful candidate is chosen. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Director of Operations, Carrie Snook at csnook@londonbridge.com or 519-432-5606 ext. 21.

Applicants must have a satisfactory current Criminal Reference Check, including Vulnerable Position Screening. London Bridge is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. We will be happy to work with you to ensure the recruitment experience is accessible. Please advise the Recruitment & Orientation Coordinator of how we might be able to support your participation.
 
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London, ON