70012 – Facility operation and maintenance managers
Lead statement
Facility operation managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and the included real estate.
Main duties
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and the included real estate
- Oversee the leasing of space in the facility and the included real estate 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, direct, control and evaluate construction projects to modify commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and real estate
- Oversee the installation, maintenance and repair of real estate infrastructures 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 and oversee training and supervision of staff.
- Direct the maintenance and repair of an establishment's machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
- Develop and implement schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs
- Coordinate cleaning, snow removal and landscaping operations
- Administer contracts for the provision of supplies and services
- Plan and manage a facility's maintenance budget
Employment requirements
- Facility operation managers require completion of a college or university program in business administration or in a discipline related to facility operation and maintenance oran equivalent combination of technical training and experience in administration or maintenance.
- Several years of supervisory experience in facility operations or maintenance are usually required.
- Maintenance managers require completion of a college or university program in electrical or mechanical engineering or in another discipline related to building maintenance oran equivalent combination of technical training and experience in building maintenance.
Example job titles
convention centre manager · athletic facility manager · facility operations manager · fitness facility manager · warehouse and distribution centre manager · building services manager · airport services manager · airport manager · airport terminal manager · harbour master · port director · warehousing manager · building maintenance manager · facility maintenance manager · director of maintenance · maintenance manager · maintenance operations manager · maintenance director · shopping centre maintenance manager · shopping mall maintenance manager
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $25.96 | $45.20 | $70.67 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $33.76 | $48.46 | $78.73 |
| Nova Scotia | $26.44 | $43.27 | $61.54 |
| New Brunswick | $30.00 | $41.52 | $56.25 |
| Quebec | $25.00 | $39.00 | $70.49 |
| Ontario | $25.96 | $45.19 | $70.33 |
| Manitoba | $28.85 | $41.00 | $58.67 |
| Saskatchewan | $30.91 | $47.88 | $72.12 |
| Alberta | $27.00 | $52.88 | $70.67 |
| British Columbia | $31.25 | $48.08 | $72.12 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.