Why should you join our team?
YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.
Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child-care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.
General Manager of Asset Management
YMCA Calgary
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: $68,756.00/year - $85,945.00/year
You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:
· Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
· Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Premiums paid in full by the Association;
· Pension plan with specified contribution matching by the Association;
· Anniversary flex day and gifts given to celebrate each year of employment;
· Program discounts;
· Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
· Leadership award opportunities;
· Scholarship opportunities;
· Paid recertification and training.
What qualifications are we looking for?
Reporting to the Engineering Director, the purpose of this position is to fulfill the mission of the YMCA and to ensure that the work is in service to meeting community needs and delivering impact for the people we serve. The General Manager of Asset Management will ensure that a positive culture exists that demonstrates YMCA Calgary’s Guiding Principles and 4 core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring while demonstrating a professional presence and have the ability to provide leadership and inspire a highly skilled team, including external partners and stakeholders.
This position oversees the work of the Asset Management team across all YMCA Calgary Facilities. This position is responsible for scheduling preventative maintenance tasks, prioritizing work across the team, performing regular inspections and oversight of maintenance work to ensure a high-quality standard, hiring and training operations staff, and stepping in to help coordinate more complex maintenance work.
At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following;
· 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in facility operations and maintenance
· 5 years of management experience
· 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate
· FMA designation is an asset
· Pool Operator Level 1 (or ability to achieve within 6 months of employment)
· Arena Operator Level 1 (or ability to achieve within 6 months of employment)
· Pool Operator Level 2 and Arena Operator Level 2 to be achieved within 12 months of employment
· Refrigeration technician experience and/or license is considered an asset
· Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills with strong organizational skills
· 3 years of BMS experience
· Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification
· Evidence of a clear Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
· Three professional reference
What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?
Duties and responsibilities include:
· Responsible for the overall supervision, maintenance, custodial care, and long-term health of the YMCA Calgary properties.
· Contribute to the development of the capital budget and assist with execution of capital projects.
· Integrate technology to manage business processes, team communications, operational workplans, asset infrastructure, and strategic plans.
· Develop and manage the annual operating budgets in collaboration with the Asset Management team
· Provide systems oversight of operations and inspections of all building management systems, HVAC mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, plumbing, life safety and lifting devices.
· Work with contractors to schedule diagnostic and periodic tests/inspections of building systems and to ensure operation reliability and performance of the equipment. Confirm deficiencies have been corrected accordingly.
· Manage and monitor refrigeration system.
· The position is also required to guide and manage outside vendors, contractors and consultants, as may be required by specific work assignment.
· Monitor, manage and upgrade all Angus (maintenance management software) reports and tenant requests regarding heating, cooling issues and coordinate response to building emergencies.
· Manage and monitor all seasonal shutdown activities.
· Manage all existing building operation staff assigned to respective properties.
· Ensure all systems are operating in an efficient and safe manner.
· Ensure that all related safety guidelines are set out in provincial Environmental Health and Safety Legislation, and companies’ policies and procedures are met.
· Provide guidance and directions to the operations staff as required
· Provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews and make staff decisions within Operations.
· Be proactive in responding to personnel related issues and provide coaching and counselling as required.
· Develop more efficient building operating and maintenance procedures.
· Respond to high level colleague departmental concerns.
· Manage and track the preventative maintenance schedules of the respective properties.
· Monitoring of chemical water treatment tests for all YMCA Calgary related systems.
· Review the building operation staff schedule and load factor on overtimes.
· With the Operations Managers, plan and manage upcoming and existing budgets as well as forecasting and variance analysis.
· Update and develop department policies, procedures and guidelines, maintenance programs for buildings, and related systems and maintain related site records.
· Facilitate and develop training curriculum and professional development in-services within the department
· Analyze data trends and develop KPI dashboarding
· Any other duties as require
What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?
Our employees embody the YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies;
Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.
Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement
YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.
Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. This posting will close when a suitable candidate is found.
All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please email careers@ymcacalgary.org
