Facilities Operations Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Facilities Operations Specialist. Location: Burnaby, Canada

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily facility operations with focus on electrical, mechanical, and critical infrastructure systems
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs, equipment installation, lifecycle planning, and capacity management
• Maintain and analyze monitoring and reporting systems for technical building infrastructure
• Ensure accuracy of electrical panel schedules, single-line diagrams, and mechanical drawings
• Coordinate and manage external vendors, contracts, and compliance with safety standards;
• Maintain full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and respond to emergencies when required
• Identify risks early and escalate potential operational issues
• Improve facility processes, procedures, and system performance
• Support long-term infrastructure planning to enhance reliability, efficiency, and operational stability
• Track equipment performance metrics and KPIs to enable data-driven decisions;
• Collaborate with engineering teams, operations staff, and external partners to support quantum systems infrastructure

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Sciences, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities operations, critical environments, data centers, or industrial settings
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, power distribution, and complex electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience with building management systems, monitoring platforms, and CAD documentation
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Proven experience managing timelines, estimating effort, and delivering moderately complex projects
• Strong analytical skills to resolve technical problems and respond effectively during emergencies
• Clear communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Experience developing facility policies, documentation, and operational runbooks
• Proactive mindset with accountability for operational outcomes

Preferred:

• Certifications such as CDCP, Power Engineer, Building Environmental Systems Operator, Facilities Management
• Engineering designation such as EIT or P.Eng
• Experience supporting infrastructure related to quantum systems or other advanced technologies

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range: 74,640 to 111,960 CAD per year
• Competitive total rewards package including base pay, equity, bonus, and benefits
• Company ownership opportunities;
• Career growth within an innovative and mission-driven organization
• Inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives