Supervisor, Facilities
Job ID: 8669
Working Business Language: English
Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.
The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $75, 000- $100, 000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.
About Us
This role requires you to be physically onsite in a Wawanesa office. You may work from any of the following locations: Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Lethbridge, AB
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company ("Wawanesa Mutual"), founded in 1896, is one of Canada's largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more, visit wawanesa.com.
We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
Job Overview
The Supervisor, Facilities oversees the building services, facilities maintenance, and office services to enhance facility use and efficiency. This role ensures compliance with corporate and regulatory standards, including health, safety, and privacy. Key responsibilities include managing contracts with service providers, coordinating space allocations, and implementing safety protocols.
The role directs a diverse team responsible for daily operations, including building maintenance, space planning, security & access control, vendor relations, fleet management, and mailroom operations, while also managing budgeting and ensuring compliance with control standards. Collaborating closely with the Manager of Facilities Operations, this role is pivotal in maintaining operational excellence and aligning facility management practices with the organization's strategic goals.
Job Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee building services, facilities, work management & administration, and office services to ensure optimal facility utilization and efficiency.
- Maintain compliance with corporate and regulatory standards, including but not limited to, occupational health and safety, strategic sourcing and vendor management, business continuity and corporate privacy and security.
- Support negotiations and management of contracts with third-party service providers, covering maintenance, security, and other facility-related services.
- Support the management of building space allocation, layout, and renovations in alignment with strategic business objectives and minimal operational disruption.
- Implement and enforce safety and security protocols across all company facilities.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for building maintenance, office services, premises management, and fleet vehicle operations.
- Oversee budgeting and purchasing for office-related accounts, fleet vehicles, ensuring compliance with privacy and branch controls.
- Coordinate fleet vehicle operations and administration, including maintenance schedules, leasing agreements, and operational policies to ensure efficient use of company vehicles.
- Lead team to meet and exceed key performance indicators, fostering the professional development of Facilities Specialists, Facilities Coordinators, and Facilities Operations Support.
- Work closely with the Manager, Facilities Operations on corporate facilities initiatives and future development planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in facilities management or a related field, including experience with fleet vehicle management.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field, considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability in building operations, including maintenance, renovations, safety, and security management.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills with experience in supporting contract management with third-party service providers.
- Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering professional development and high performance.
- Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and familiarity with facilities management software.
Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba's Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Disability or medical-related accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.
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