Assistant Manager, Engineering & Utilities

at University of British Columbia, Kelowna, Canada

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Closing date

Open until filled

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Type of post

IT and technicians
A support post, not a teaching post.

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13 November 2026, on a public job listing

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Job Title

Assistant Manager, Engineering & Utilities

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Facilities Management, Level C

Job Family Group

Staff - Non Union

Department

UBCO | Operations and Utilities | Facilities Management

Compensation Range

$7,727.33 - $11,112.00 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Job End Date

Ongoing

Posting End Date

November 28, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and operational oversight for engineering and utilities services, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of routine and emergency maintenance. This position oversees staff and contractors to maintain high service quality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with institutional priorities. This position is the primary contact for Technical Safety BC (TSBC) regarding central plan regulations and is responsible for compliance.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Manager, Engineering & Utilities. Provides direct supervision to the Chief Engineer, Utilities Head and approximately 12 Trades staff.

Work Performed

• Provides leadership, direction, and performance management for engineering, utilities, and trades staff including recruitment, training, scheduling, performance reviews, and adequate coverage for 24/7 operations.

• Oversees preventative maintenance, commissioning, and inspections to ensure new and existing equipment meets operational, safety, and technical standards.

• Provides input into strategic plans and participates in developing and implementation of plan initiatives.

• Works with the UBC trades in the commissioning process to provide input into new project design. Ensures new equipment meets design intent and aligns with the UBC technical guidelines.

• Manages the day to day for the efficient and effective running of all technical building management on the Okanagan campus, including the Central heating plant, District Energy Plant, boilers, HVAC, heating and air conditioning systems, fire and life safety programs, elevators, electrical and lighting.

• Responds to escalated service concerns, investigates issues, and recommends corrective action; exercises financial authority within approved budget.

• Controls the expenditures of the trades section within the approved budget appropriation.

• Advises the Manager, Engineering & Utilities on long-term capital renewal and maintenance planning, including inspections, asset replacement strategies, and five-year plans.

• Is responsible for ensuring that all employees work in a correct, safe manner, and are trained in regard to all necessary safety and environmental regulations, standards, practices and procedures. Ensures safety practices are in compliance with applicable building codes, Work SafeBC regulations, and UBC policy.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

The position is responsible for the effective administration of maintenance services and renovation projects, including accountability for the performance of staff, contractors, and consultants to ensure operations and projects are carried out within budget allocations. Poor judgement or ineffective leadership could result in either a loss of revenue or overrun on costs. Failure to maintain equipment and operate in a safe manner within the governing regulations and policies could result in injury or loss of life to workers, customers, or the public, and/or liability for the University.

Supervision Received

Works under limited supervision by Manager, Engineering & Utilities .

Supervision Given

Manages a team of engineers and electricians by assigning, directing and reviewing work. Supervises contracted services.

About University of British Columbia

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