Maintenance Supervisor

(Facilities, Buildings, Infrastructure)

Shawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12-18 (grades 8-12) on Canada’s beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include ten boarding houses, a theatre, film lab, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, dance studio, state of the art Learning Commons and Library, recording studio, and robotics lab. Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.

Shawnigan Lake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (and volunteers) to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and a vulnerable sector criminal record check.

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WHY JOIN THE SHAWNIGAN COMMUNITY?

Convenient Location: Enjoy an easy commute, whether you’re coming from Langford (only 25 minutes away), where you can travel north against traffic, or from Nanaimo, where the southbound journey is just as convenient. For those in the Valley, local commuting options make reaching us a breeze.

Community Benefits: Be part of a vibrant family-friendly community that values employee wellness.

Competitive Compensation Package:

• A subsidized lunch program to enjoy delicious meals provided on-site
• Gym Access where you can take advantage of our top-notch gym and fitness facilities
• A focus on Wellness with access to subsidized staff led wellness activities, including yoga, pottery, spinning, squash, and more
• Medical, dental, and vision care benefits, along with employee an attractive RRSP contribution program

The target salary range for this position is $85,000 – $95,000 per annum. Starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience, and internal equity. Starting salary may exceed the target range on exceptional basis.

This is a full-time position working from our campus at 1975 Renfrew Road, Shawnigan Lake.

​JOB DESCRIPTION

As an Operations Division leader, reporting to the Director of Operations and the Facilities Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor provides daily leadership and management to a team of maintenance professionals responsible for improvements and upkeep of all campus wide buildings and infrastructure.

The Maintenance Supervisor ensures all maintenance and safety standards are met by the team while performing their responsibilities.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily Operations

• Proactively administer a systems maintenance schedule through comprehensive planning and implementation, including a monitoring process for each functional area of the department
• In collaboration with the Facilities Manager, support a preventative maintenance strategy that requires regular inspection and upkeep of assets to address potential issues before they become serious repair or replacement needs
• Direct and monitor the day-to-day assignments and workflow of
• Maintenance team members through the effective coordination of prioritized assignments and tasks
• Arrange and schedule work and/or services assigned to contractors
• Daily monitoring and assigning of tasks using a work order system
• Complete accurate record keeping and financial reporting throughout each fiscal year. This includes cost projections, keeping deferred maintenance records, annual salary budgeting, and detailed record keeping for materials and resource allocation
• Oversee repairs and maintenance to ensure accurate and timely completion
• Foster relationships with the School community and public services, including local law enforcement, first responders, VIHA, CVRD, and the Ministry of Environment
• Collaborate with departments across campus to provide support and facility activities coordination as necessary for School activities, special events, and fundraisers
• Support the Director of Operations with division and inter departmental requests as needed

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Supervisory and Leadership

• Provide on-going feedback to team members, and ensure compliance with HR employment policies, including any grievance or disciplinary procedures, with support from the Facilities manager
• Provide a personalized and supportive approach to administering effective performance management practices with each team member
• Demonstrate managerial leadership with daily problem solving, crisis management, and emergency response planning
• Encourage and coach Maintenance team members to work together, to support one another, and to communicate effectively
• Schedule and attend weekly departmental and monthly divisional leadership meetings
• Attend all Operations Division meetings including active participation in “war room” project meetings
• Coordinate and lead regular Maintenance Department meetings throughout the year
   

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 10 years experience in construction and/or facilities maintenance or related position, with strong leadership experience
• Current WHMIS and skilled trades ticket/certificate is an asset
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) an asset
• Advanced understanding of various trades such as mechanical, HVAC, water and sewage, hydraulic, and electrical systems, emergency systems, fire suppression as well as equipment maintenance processes and methods
• Technical proficiency with tools, motors, common appliances, a variety of equipment, and mechanical devices
• Experienced with the use of construction drawings, operating manuals, technical documents, and maintenance record keeping
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with CMMS software
• Excellent critical thinking skills, able to foresee, diagnose, and solve a wide range of maintenance and repair issues without direction or external assistance
• Ability to deal confidently with interpersonal issues and the associated challenges of leadings teams
• Must be detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational, communications, team building, and problem solving skills
• Adaptable, dependable, and willing to demonstrate significant flexibility with projects, assignments, and tasks
   

NEXT STEPS

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter specifically expressing your interest in working at Shawnigan to the attention of Jackie MacDonald, via email at [email protected].

We ask you to please provide references at the shortlist stage of the recruitment process.

Shawnigan Lake School is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

​We express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

​Position closes when filled