Facilities Manager (Part-time 24 hours/week)
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in your community? Do you want to help empower Albertans with disabilities to live fuller, more independent lives? Join us in bringing our vision to life: Inspiring Potential. Building Community. Enriching Lives.
Easter Seals Alberta (ESA) is a registered charity dedicated to fostering inclusion, independence, and wellbeing for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions. Since 1951, we have been connecting Albertans with impactful programs, services, and advocacy. For 75 years, we have evolved alongside the needs of our communities, adapting, growing, and innovating, while staying true to our core mission: supporting individuals and families across Alberta to thrive.
Easter Seals Alberta fosters a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves, every idea and perspective is valued to reflect the people we serve.
Reporting to the Director of Impact, the Provincial Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of Easter Seals Camp Horizon (Camp Horizon) in Kananaskis and Easter Seals McQueen Home (McQueen Home) in Edmonton, including all buildings, grounds, vehicles, assets, and infrastructure systems. This role ensures that each property is well-maintained, secure, and fully prepared to support campers, residents, staff, and guests. This role would be located out of Bragg creek with limited travel to Edmonton when required.
Easter Seals Camp Horizon
Established in 1965, Easter Seals Camp Horizon is a fully accessible outdoor recreation and events center nestled in the Kananaskis region, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Our site offers a wide range of experiences, from outdoor education, summer camps and adventure programming to facility rentals, community events, corporate retreats, and celebrations. Maintaining our grounds and facilities to a high standard is essential to creating safe, inclusive, and memorable experiences for every guest. Easter Seals fosters a workplace that is inclusive and diverse, where team members take pride in their work and contribute to a space where everyone belongs.
Easter Seals McQueen Home
Established in 1975, McQueen Home is a supportive, accessible residence operated by Easter Seals Alberta, providing 24/7 care for individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs. Located in Edmonton, McQueen Home offers a welcoming, community-focused environment where residents are supported in their daily living, health, and personal goals. Through shared experiences, personalized care, and meaningful connections, McQueen Home is grounded in dignity, respect, and belonging.
General Expectations:
Embrace a culture of continuous learning and development to ensure the ESA team has access to the most current information and resources.- Consistently ensure a high degree of service and support when interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with all team members. Encourage, support, and empower all team members to be the best version of themselves.
- Respect and follow office procedures, policies, and protocol.
- Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging practices and principles in the organization.
- The ability to adapt individual behavior and go above and beyond to support emergent needs internally with colleagues and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Manage and operate the maintenance of facilities services at Camp Horizon and McQueen Home within the annual budget.
- Supervise, schedule, and support seasonal maintenance staff.
- Maintain accurate inventory and records for Camp Horizon and McQueen Home, tools, equipment, vehicles, furnishings, and more.
- Ensure all facilities, assets and grounds are maintained for safety, sustainability, and within architectural guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable Health & Safety legislation, codes and ESA safety policies.
- Conduct hazard assessments prior to initiating work and ensure appropriate controls are in place.
- Carry out repairs including basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical troubleshooting.
- Maintain accurate safety and maintenance records.
- Report equipment failures, risks, maintenance, or security concerns directly to the Director of Impact.
- Ensure all assets at Camp Horizon and McQueen Home are maintained safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
- Develop cost-effective practices for facilities, vehicles, and grounds operations.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, codes and standards related to Camp Horizon and the McQueen Home assets and systems.
- Oversee systems at both sites, including required testing, reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Manage inspections, maintenance and compliance for all fleet vehicles as required.
- Document and report all vehicle incidents involving damage or injury directly to the Director of Impact.
- Monitor Camp Horizon and McQueen Home for evidence of unauthorized or improper use of facilities or equipment.
- Ensure boundaries and access points are clearly marked and maintained.
- Develop and implement grounds maintenance schedules with minimal impact on programming at Camp Horizon or the residents of McQueen Home.
- Ensure all employees operating machinery are properly trained in proper usage prior to operating the equipment.
- Operate site equipment, including tractors, to perform routine grounds maintenance and snow removal, ensuring safe, timely, and effective clearing of pathways, driveways, and parking areas.
- Maintain grounds keeping equipment and manage pest and wildlife control.
- Manage seasonal opening and closing of camp facilities.
Education, Certifications and Experience
- Minimum of five years of maintenance and operations experience, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated skills in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry work is an asset.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks in various weather conditions
- Experience with building systems, custodial services, general repairs, standard shop equipment, and general maintenance are an asset.
- Certified Pool Operators license is an asset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Other Requirements
- Must provide a clear Police Information Check that includes a Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Valid Drivers License and ability to provide own transportation.
- Class 4 driver license is an asset.
- On-site work at Camp Horizon, including indoor and outdoor settings in varying weather conditions.
- Will require occasional evening, weekend, or on-call availability
- Will require some travel as needed to oversee McQueen Home in Edmonton.
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Position will be 24 hours per week ( 3 days per week, 8 hours each day)
What we Have to Offer:
Fun, dynamic team culture- An opportunity for continual growth and learning
- Ability to enhance the lives of others
Easter Seals Alberta is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. If you require accommodation at any stage, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
