Assistant Manager, Fixed Assets and Maintenance 2025-035 (1 Vacancy)

THE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU 

REAL finds itself in the enviable position of managing one of the most interesting and versatile connected spaces in North America with an opportunity to impact the lives of millions by creating life-long memories and delivering exceptional experiences. 

Reporting to the Manager Fixed Assets & Maintenance, the Assistant Manager Fixed Assets & Maintenance oversees and at times directs the work of skilled trades and maintenance staff in the performance of building operations, repair and preventive maintenance work. Responsible for the effective and efficient utilization of our resources to maintain the facilities and delivery events.  This position will ensure that the technical team has the necessary equipment, tooling, and competency training necessary to perform their functions effectively and safely. The incumbent will monitor and evaluate work activities, regularly observe and conduct work inspections and overall assist leading the department to produce effective outcomes for all campus fixed assets and maintenance activities. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

As a member of REAL’s Management team, the Assistant Manager Fixed Assets & Maintenance participates in the development of REAL’s strategic planning process, develops, and implements the business unit plan to achieve the corporation’s short and long-term goals by: 

• Contributing to the development, implementation, and continued monitoring of department benchmarks and standards, as well as internal customer service benchmarks and standards.
• Ensuring that department policies and procedures are always followed and adhered to.
• Constructively providing feedback and correcting team member performance to ensure policies compliance.
• Assist in developing and implementing workplace safety plans.  Ensure team member safety training remains current.

Directs, implements and evaluates maintenance services to support event, entertainment and recreational requirements by:

• Ensuring operational reliability of the mechanical, electrical, heating/cooling ammonia plant and control systems.
• Maintaining and updating the asset performance & preventative maintenance database systems and active monitoring of all reactionary and PM work orders - open, completed, on schedule, behind schedule.
• Managing the installation, maintenance and repair of all facilities, equipment, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Reporting on the condition status of equipment & systems; and provide recommended solution to identified concerns.

Ensures effective business unit financial planning by:

• Contributing to the development of the department’s annual budget (capital and financial), responsible for monitoring appropriate expenditure controls to manage costs.
• Assist with reviewing and monitoring of all monthly, quarterly and annual business unit financial statements.
• Create purchase orders, approve invoices for payment, and ensure accurate coding of department expenditures.

Leads and develops strong teams to carry out business unit objectives by:

• Assisting with interviews, new hire selection, and performance monitoring of all subordinate team members.
• Assisting with subordinate team member evaluations.  Provide constructive feedback.
• Monitoring staff engagement and moral levels.
• Approving vacation time accordingly so as not to negatively impact the department’s operational needs.

Performs other duties on an as and when required basis.

Permanent Full Time Position.

Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 

May be required to answer calls outside of regular business hours and provide guidance to evening shift staff

Requirements

WHAT IT TAKES 

Apply today if you meet the following requirements:    

• Technical related degree in one of the following: building systems technician, power engineering or a journey tradesperson certification in electrical, millwright, carpenter or plumbing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in one of the following:
• in industrial environment in a maintenance capacity
• building operation and maintenance
• commercial building construction.
• At least two years’ experience managing or coordinating the work of others.
• Experience with fluctuating priorities.
• Experience working in fast-paced, complex environment with a high degree of organizational effectiveness.
• Experience in a unionized environment would be preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of building maintenance standards and processes.
• Knowledge of relevant construction law and building codes.
• Knowledge of operating and maintaining HVAC, electrical and refrigeration systems and boilers.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, architectural and structural drawings.
• Excellent leadership skills with the proven ability to lead and motivate team members.
• Proven decision-making and analytical skills for budget development along with strong financial acumen
• Demonstrated proficiency for managing multiple, complex priorities within demanding timeframes.
• Strong time-management skills and a proven track record of delivering quality results, with attention to details.
• Computer proficiency required including advanced Excel, Word, Outlook and others.

Benefits

WHY CHOOSE REAL? 

Here at REAL, we can offer unique experiences unlike any other organization:  

• Make a difference in your own community. 
• Be a part of an industry responsible to create fun and memorable moments for our guests. 

• A wide range of employment opportunities to fit your own lifestyle – whether that’s committing to us in a full-time capacity or more of a casual role that is event specific and tailored around your own availability.     
• We offer competitive wages and industry standard benefits.  
• Matching Group RRSP plan. 

For more information visit our website at www.realdistrict.ca. Submit resumes by April 25, 2025 via the link provided. 

Please click the link to apply: https://apply.workable.com/real1884/j/148D3228A4/