Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum

Facilities & Operations Manager
Reports to
:
Director General & CEO

Supervises/Coordinates:

• Facilities
• Seasonal operations staff
• Maintenance contractors
• Grounds contractors
• Building service providers

Facilities & Operations Manager
Reports to
:
Director General & CEO

Supervises/Coordinates:

• Facilities
• Seasonal operations staff
• Maintenance contractors
• Grounds contractors
• Operational volunteers
• Building service providers

About the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum

The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) is a nationally significant aviation museum located at the Brandon Municipal Airport in Brandon, Manitoba. Operating from an original Second World War air training hangar, CATPM is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and legacy of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and commemorating the thousands of RCAF personnel who lost their lives during the Second World War.

Our site includes historic aircraft, extensive archival and artifact collections, the RCAF WWII Memorial, historic buildings and an active flying and restoration program. The Museum is supported by a dedicated community of staff, volunteers, members, donors and partners.

CATPM is entering an exciting period of growth and redevelopment, creating an opportunity to strengthen how we care for our historic site while building a sustainable and engaging museum for future generations.

Position Purpose

The Facilities & Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum's facilities, infrastructure, and operational systems. This position provides leadership for volunteers, facilities maintenance, contractor coordination, health and safety, and operational planning while ensuring the Museum is prepared to deliver an outstanding experience for visitors, staff, and volunteers every day.

As CATPM enters a significant redevelopment phase, this role will play a key role in coordinating construction impacts, maintaining museum operations, and supporting long-term facilities planning.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Management

• Historic hangar
• Museum buildings
• Grounds
• Utilities & Security
• Maintenance planning
• Preventative maintenance
• Asset management
• Equipment inventories

Museum Operations

• Daily operational readiness
• Opening and closing procedures
• Operational planning
• Event operations
• Site coordination
• Vendor coordination

Volunteer Leadership

• Recruit operational volunteers.
• Schedule volunteers.
• Train volunteers.
• Recognize volunteer contributions.
• Build a positive volunteer culture.
• Support restoration and operational teams.

Health, Safety & Security

• Emergency planning
• Occupational health and safety
• Accessibility compliance
• Security systems
• Building inspections
• Incident reporting
• Risk management
• Fire safety

Maintenance

• Building systems
• Grounds
• Snow removal
• Landscaping
• HVAC coordination
• Minor repairs
• Capital maintenance planning
• Equipment servicing

Leadership

• Supervise seasonal facilities staff.
• Manage contractors and service providers.
• Develop operational procedures.
• Prepare annual maintenance plans.
• Recommend capital improvements.
• Plan operational budgets with DG/CEO.
• Monitor operational performance.

Ideal Qualifications

• Facilities management, operations, trades, engineering technology, project management,
• or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading teams, volunteers, or contractors.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of building systems, maintenance planning, and health and safety
• requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive
• relationships with volunteers, contractors, and community partners.
• Experience managing budgets, procurement, and operational planning.
• Ability to think…