Manager, Facilities

Position Overview

The Manager, Facilities – De Havilland Field is responsible for the design, readiness, and ongoing operation of site-wide facilities, infrastructure, and services for De Havilland Aircraft of Canada's new aerospace campus in Strathmore, Alberta. This role supports the facility from design development to commissioning, and transitions into full responsibility for facilities management and site services. The position will evolve into the lead role for Facilities at De Havilland Field, responsible for building the function and ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective site operations.

• Support facility design, infrastructure, and utilities planning during development and construction
• Establish facilities management processes, service models, and vendor strategies
• Lead all site services, including food services, cleaning, waste management, and grounds maintenance
• Oversee performance of building systems and utilities in coordination with technical teams
• Manage third‑party service providers, including contracts, SLAs, and performance
• Develop and manage facilities budgets (OPEX/CAPEX)
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Support commissioning, site readiness, and operational ramp‑up
• Build and lead the Facilities function over time

• 10+ years of experience in facilities management or site operations, preferably in industrial or manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting new facility development or commissioning
• Proven experience managing vendors and service contracts
• Strong understanding of building systems, utilities, and site services
• Experience with budget management and cost control
• Ability to operate in both project and operational environments
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Successful setup of facilities systems and services for De Havilland Field
• On‑time support of site commissioning and readiness
• Delivery of site services within cost and performance targets
• Compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Development of a scalable Facilities function to support long‑term operations

• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation
• Extended health benefits (medical, dental, vision, paramedical)
• Life insurance
• RRSP/DPSP Plan
• Employee and family assistance program

As an employee, you are expected to maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and perform key physical tasks described in the job description. This may include, but is not limited to, working in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights, and with or around chemicals. Use of PPE is required at all times.

We aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative.

Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.