Regional Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Improvements
Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada’s leading senior living and continuing care providers. Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia.
Our innovative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 6,000 residents. Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home™, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.
Summary
As the Regional Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Improvements, working hand in hand with the respective Directors of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of our organization’s physical assets and infrastructure. This leadership position will encompass a wide range of responsibilities, overseeing maintenance operations and strategic planning for capital assets within your region.
Key Responsibilities Maintenance Management- Support maintenance teams in the region to ensure optimal functioning of all facilities and equipment.
- Develop and implement maintenance procedures and best practices to minimize downtime and reduce operational costs.
- Monitor the performance of maintenance staff and service providers, setting and achieving performance targets.
- Develop, coach and mentor respective Regional Managers of Maintenance and Capital Assets.
- Collaborate with community leadership, General Managers and Operational Leaders to strengthen their knowledge of building systems and Capital Asset planning.
- Collaborate with senior management to create a long‑term strategy for capital asset acquisition, maintenance, and replacement.
- Assess the condition of existing assets, prioritize replacements or upgrades, and develop a comprehensive capital asset plan.
- Budgeting for capital projects and ensuring cost‑effective execution.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and industry regulations.
- Implement and enforce policies to guarantee the safety of employees, tenants, and visitors.
- Oversee relationships with contractors, suppliers, and service providers to maintain and enhance asset quality.
- Negotiate contracts, assess vendor performance, and make recommendations for improvements.
- Utilize data‑driven insights to make informed decisions regarding asset maintenance and replacement.
- Provide regular reports to senior management detailing maintenance activities, asset conditions, and capital spending.
- Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for site maintenance leads and their teams to ensure they have the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain assets effectively.
- Provide ongoing education on the latest industry best practices, emerging technologies, and safety standards.
- Facilitate orientation sessions for new site maintenance leads, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to succeed in their roles.
- Lead the commissioning process for new facilities within the region, ensuring that they are brought online efficiently and safely.
- Collaborate with project…
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