Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work at 4750 Oak St, Vancouver, British Columbia to meet the needs of our organization. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 80% of their work time.
Job posting ID: 8760
Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated end date: 2029-03-30
Classification: MGMT
Salary/Rate of pay: $99,600 - 117,200 (Salary commensurate with experience)
Application deadline: 2026-06-12
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This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
Application requirements:
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Your up-to-date resume.
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We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.
Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.
Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.
Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity as a Manager, Facilities Infrastructure & Operations Management - West to join our dynamic team to support the West Region (BC, AB, SK, MB).
In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the buildings, physical plant, grounds and building equipment are in compliance with internal and external regulations and legislative requirements. You will be responsible for adherence to operating procedures and ensuring competency amongst team members including sub-contracted service providers. You will also manage projects end-to-end across the west portfolio and ensuring facilities are maintained and operated in a cost-effective manner while meeting CBS Corporate Facilities standards for quality & safety and stakeholders’ expectations, for scope, schedule and cost.
Formula for Success
Leadership & Team Management
- Provides strong leadership and led the day-to-day operation, delivery of facilities services and projects via direct staff, multidisciplinary teams and external service providers.
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Manage portfolio spend and budgeting
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Maintain effective tracking and reporting of finance, scope, schedule, procurement and invoicing, and identifies opportunities for efficiencies.
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Promote collaboration and teamwork to ensure smooth & standardized delivery of services and projects while minimizing impact on operations and adherence to compliance requirements.
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Identifies training needs, initiates staff development, offers and co-ordinates developmental opportunities through delegation, additional responsibilities and outside training and education.
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Participates in the grievance and problem resolution process, as required while effectively leading conflict management/resolution between individuals and groups.
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Support the Facilities Associate Director as needed.
Compliance & Process Improvement
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Promote and maintain quality and safety mindset, ensure staff and contractors are compliant with all corporate and regulatory requirements.
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Actively participating in internal and external audit processes as needed.
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Contributes to the design/development of specific processes, standards, and procedures within the Facilities environment.
Build & Maintain Positive Relationships
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Develop communications strategies, plans, materials, and tools to keep team and stakeholders informed of program objectives, plans, and schedules, etc.
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Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create partnerships and build strong relationships to achieve CBS’ mandate.
Desired education and skills
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Post-secondary level education with preference given to Facility Management, IFMA and CPM certification or equivalent, project management certification is an asset.
- Minimum of five to eight years of related experience in facilities management, experience with manufacturing and multi-site of medium to large sized operation, including computerized environmental control systems.
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Minimum of five years of managerial experience. Previous experience in a unionized environment would be considered an asset.
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Knowledge of building mechanical and electrical systems, including: refrigeration, HVAC, electrical distribution, Compressed Air, Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, Security, Hot Water Heater, Water treatment, Pneumatic Control, and Hydronic Systems.
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Previous experience working within an GMP or ISO 9000 environment, preferably within a highly regulated environment, is an asset.
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Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Excellent interpersonal skills, leadership and communication skills are essential.
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Strong analytical abilities coupled with effective problem solving and decision-making skills required.
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Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, decision-making and conflict resolution abilities are required.
Effective leadership abilities combined with a strong commitment to operating within an integrated multi-disciplinary team environment.
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What You Can Expect
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This role will be based at Canadian Blood Services' 4750 Oak St, Vancouver BC location and expected to have an in-person presence for at least 80% of the time/4 days of the week.
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You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours a day. On-call/weekend coverage and additional hours may be required depending on operational and project requirements.
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Travel requirements (up to 30%) – Flexibility to travel to various sites when required.
If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.
We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.
Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add [email protected] and [email protected] to your safe senders list.
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