Role Responsibilities

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the effective, efficient, and safe management of an assigned portfolio of government-owned and/or leased facilities. Reliable and responsive facility operations are essential to enabling Alberta Government ministries to deliver programs and services.

Reporting to the Director, the role focuses on strategic planning with day-to-day management of events on the Legislature Grounds and the conference spaces within the Queen Elizabeth II Building and McDougall Centre in Calgary. This role provides leadership to a multidisciplinary team of supervisors, staff, consultants, and contractors delivering comprehensive facilities management services in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, standards, municipal requirements, and building codes.

The primary responsibilities for the Facilities Manager include, but are not limited to:

Facility Operations & Service Delivery:

• Ensure facilities are operated safely, reliably, and efficiently, supporting ministry program delivery.
• Provide direction to staff and contractors on mechanical and electrical systems, building maintenance, energy management, security, and environmental stewardship.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety plans and emergency management protocols.
• Promote energy-efficient and environmentally responsible facility operations.

Asset & Maintenance Management:

• Establish and oversee preventative maintenance programs to maximize building component life.
• Manage facility condition assessments and consultant investigations.
• Develop and manage multi-year major maintenance plans, including scope, schedules, and cost estimates.
  
  

Contract & Property Management:

• Establish scope, terms, and cost estimates for property management service contracts.
• Lead competitive procurement processes in compliance with trade agreements, Direct Purchase Regulations, and administrative practices.
• Ensure fair, equitable, and compliant contract administration.
  
  

Lease & Tenant Services:

• Manage payable and receivable leases in accordance with lease terms.
• Oversee operating costs, tenant services, rent payments, and receivables.
• Negotiate or mediate landlord-tenant disputes as required.
• Facilitate third-party real estate transactions, including estoppel letters.
  
  

Security & Emergency Management:

• Develop and maintain physical security and emergency management plans.
• Ensure appropriate security infrastructure, protocols, and resources are in place.
• Collaborate with facility users and clients to develop, test, and maintain emergency response and recovery plans.
  
  

Events and Conference Centers:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of meetings, functions, and major events across the Legislature Grounds and government conference facilities.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supporting high‑profile clients and ensuring seamless logistics, venue coordination, and exceptional client service.
  
  

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Agility:  You must be agile to anticipate and quickly adapt to changing priorities and situations in order to effectively meet diverse client and visitor needs.
  
  
• Drive for Results:  This position requires oversight for staff to have the ability to be creative and display high standards in program delivery, while paying attention to detail, being proactive, and demonstrate good work ethics.
  
  
• Develop Self and Others: You must be able to proactively learn about the needs of clients and visitors, reflect on external client interactions to identify areas of improvement, and to lead the delivery of top-level customer service.
  
  
• Build Collaborative Environments:  You have the ability to promote collaboration and commitment, encourage broad thinking on projects, work together to eliminate barriers to progress, and facilitate open and respectful dialogue using excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a positive and inclusive attitude.
  
  
• Systems Thinking: This position can often involve a larger work environment that includes other related activities. It will be important to understand how the position contributes to achieving broader area activities and outcomes.
  
  
• Creative Problem Solving: Occasionally challenges arise, and the team must assess options, understand implications and determine appropriate actions to achieve the necessary solutions while resolving quickly and professionally.

Qualifications

Required:

• University Degree, technical certification, or trades certification in a field related to the position assignment.
• PLUS four (4) years of progressively responsible experience.
• Extensive knowledge of event planning, facilities planning, construction, operations and maintenance functions.
• In depth knowledge of building components and systems, including how they interact and impact the functioning of the facility and the programs delivered by clients.
• Experience with property management, contract, lease and project management processes, contract law, and negotiation and dispute resolution principles.

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g. related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Assets:

• An RPA, CPM or CFM designation.
• Project planning, event management and coordination and management skills.
• Human Resource and financial management skills.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This position is a temporary, full-time role, with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm) though site presence is often required on weekends during the summer.

Location: Edmonton AB

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include but are not limited to: references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the Government of Alberta has to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.