Facility operation and maintenance managers
High opportunity occupation
Career Overview
Facility operation and maintenance managers plan, organize and direct operational activities or maintenance departments.
Job Titles
Duties
Facility operation managers:
- Plan, organize and direct the operations of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities
- Oversee the renting of space in the facility and the development of marketing strategies
- Plan, organize and direct administrative services such as signage, cleaning, maintenance, parking, safety inspections, security and snow removal
- Plan, organize and direct construction projects to change commercial, transportation and recreational facilities
- Oversee the installation, maintenance and repair of recreational facilities including machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
- Plan and manage the facility's operations budget
- Prepare or oversee the preparation of reports and statistics related to areas of responsibility
- Hire, train and supervise staff
Maintenance managers:
- Direct the maintenance and repair of an establishment's machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
- Develop and put into use schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs
- Co-ordinate cleaning, snow removal and landscaping operations
- Carry out contracts for the provision of supplies and services
- Plan and manage a facility's maintenance budget
- Hire, train and supervise staff
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
12,350% Employed Full Time
70%Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office, hospital or school.
Career Pathways
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Education, Training and Skills
Facility operation managers:
- Require completion of a college or university program in business administration or in a discipline related to facility operation and maintenance or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience in administration or maintenance
Maintenance managers:
- Require completion of a college or university program in electrical or mechanical engineering or in another discipline related to building maintenance or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience in building maintenance
- Several years of supervisory experience in facility operations or maintenance are usually required
Education programs in B.C.
Top Skills
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Talking to others to share information effectively.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Convincing others to change their mind or behaviour.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
12,350Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 265 | 2.1% |
| Kootenay | 435 | 3.5% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 7,935 | 64.3% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 210 | 1.7% |
| Northeast | 120 | 1.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 1,435 | 11.6% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 1,945 | 15.8% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
7,730Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 110 | 0.3% |
| Kootenay | 250 | 0.6% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 4,870 | 1.4% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 190 | 1.8% |
| Northeast | 70 | 0.7% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 960 | 1.3% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 1,280 | 1.0% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Finance, Insurance and Real Estate | 2,310 |
| Information, Culture and Recreation | 890 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 850 |
| Retail Trade | 410 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 390 |
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