The Burnaby School District is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ. Burnaby is at the geographical centre of Metro Vancouver. In 2021, Burnaby had a population of 249,125. The city is culturally diverse, with roughly 54% of residents having a primary language other than English or French.
We're the fourth largest school district in BC, operating 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, as well as a range of District programs and Provincial Resource Programs. Over 27,000 students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are enrolled. Our District employs more than 4,600 dedicated employees who are committed to providing all students with a wide variety of innovative, high-quality programs to ensure student achievement in areas that include academics, athletics, trades training, visual and performing arts, social responsibility, and leadership. In addition, our staff support the successful operation of our school facilities. Our District also provides lifelong learning opportunities to more than 6,000 adult learners through the Burnaby Community & Continuing Education program.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Facilities, the Manager of Maintenance Services – Trades functions as part of the Facilities Office. The Manager is responsible for the general operations of the maintenance services centre and works collaboratively with staff to achieve, promote, and coordinate maintenance services throughout the District. They primarily manage the Trades staff that perform carpentry; painting and grounds. They also develop, coordinate and execute projects that result in safety upgrades, and manage an annual budget.
•Directs Foremen and staff in the delivery of all trades work performed in the District and determines and prioritizes annual work schedule including capital projects.
•Conducts inspections of sites to address any maintenance and operational issues.
•Responsible for all fleet vehicles including the ongoing maintenance, and inspection to ensure safety of staff.
•Responsible for District snow plan including snow clearing and winter weather response.
•Responsible for the District's insurance claims including documentation and reporting to stakeholders (ICBC, claim adjustors, School Protection Plan).
•Liaises with District staff, parent groups and contractors on projects such as playground installations and upgrades, all weather fields, greening projects, parking lot upgrades and other grounds projects.
•Liaises with the RCMP for specific incident reporting and investigations due to vandalism, theft and other incidents that occur at District facilities.
•Maintains contact with managers and administrators to ensure the effectively delivery of services.
•Responsible for the recruitment, training, work assignment, performance management, attendance management, coaching and initiating corrective action where necessary.
•Develops key performance measures and metrics.
•Responds to school facility emergencies or safety related issues.
•Liaise with Human Resources to ensure consistent interpretation of the collective agreement and Health & Safety to ensure compliance with WorksafeBC regulations.
•Conducts workplace investigations (e.g. bullying and harassment) in collaboration with Human Resources.
•Perform duties as assigned.
The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive, and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.
We have exceptional talent in our District and pride ourselves on being an engaging, collaborative, and supportive employer, as well as a progressive leader in education. We offer and welcome employees to take the opportunity to develop their careers within our District. There are many opportunities for those employees that possess the qualifications and capability to access positions of advancement. Employees are supported throughout their careers to engage in professional development opportunities by encouraging learning on assigned professional development days, providing professional development workshops, and providing the opportunity for reimbursement of external professional development.
The Manager of Maintenance Services – Trades compensation is determined by BC Public Service Employer Association. The salary for this position is $107,926 - $134,908 along with a comprehensive benefits package including pension. Further details will be discussed at the time of hire. Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Record Search prior to employment. Only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Burnaby School District is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all applicants' (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting Sarah Ash in Human Resources. Any questions during the recruitment and hiring process should be directed to Sarah Ash in Human Resources, by email at
Thank you for your interest in the Burnaby School District!
This job is classed under Facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 70012) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.
Facility operation managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and the included real estate. Facility operation managers are employed by a wide range of establishments, such as airports, harbours, canals, shopping centres, convention centres, warehouses and recreational facilities. Maintenance managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the maintenance department within commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational and other facilities. Maintenance managers are employed by a wide range of establishments, such as office buildings, shopping centres, airports, harbours, warehouses, grain terminals, universities, schools and sports facilities, and by the maintenance and mechanical engineering departments of manufacturing and other industrial establishments.
Burnaby, B.C. · Full time
The Burnaby School District is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ. Burnaby is at the geographical centre of Metro Vancouver. In 2021, Burnaby…
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Burnaby, B.C. · Full time
The Burnaby School District is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ. Burnaby is at the geographical centre of Metro Vancouver. In 2021, Burnaby…
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The Burnaby School District is seeking an Education Assistant to work at the BC School for the Deaf (BCSD).
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Direct trades foremen and staff and prioritize annual work schedules, including capital projects.. Manage the operations of the maintenance services centre and coordinate maintenance services across the school district.. Conduct site inspections and respond to facility emergencies and safety issues.. Oversee fleet vehicle maintenance and inspections.. Manage snow clearing and winter weather response plans.. Manage insurance claims, documentation, and reporting.. Coordinate projects involving playgrounds, fields, greening initiatives, parking lots, and other grounds improvements.. Lead recruitment, training, work assignments, performance management, attendance management, coaching, and corrective action.. Develop key performance measures and metrics.. Ensure compliance with collective agreements and WorkSafeBC regulations.. Conduct workplace investigations in collaboration with Human Resources.. Manage the annual budget.
Requires completion of a post-secondary certificate in facilities management, building technology, construction management, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Trades qualification or a technical designation is required, along with 5 to 7 years of related experience, knowledge of the BC Building Code, project and contract management, budget and financial analysis skills, leadership and communication abilities, CMMS and Microsoft Office proficiency, and a valid BC driver's licence and vehicle.
