Competition #25-27

Job Location: Moose Factory, ON

Position Summary:
The Director Facility Management is responsible for the strategic oversight, operational management, and maintenance of all MCFN-owned, leased, or rented facilities across Moose Factory, Moosonee, Cochrane, Timmins, and future locations in Ontario. This role ensures facilities are safe, compliant, and efficiently operated to meet community needs, while also leading the development and management of specialized initiatives, including the Institute for Far North EPR Training & Development (IFNET), Far North EPR Economic Sector, Emergency Dispatching System & Centre, and Assisted Living Facilities. The Facility Manager will supervise staff, manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance with the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and Ontario Fire Code (OFC), including Building Occupancy and Fire Regulations (BOFR), and foster partnerships to support MCFN’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum: Post-secondary education (diploma or degree) in Business Administration, Facility Management, Program Management, or a closely related field.

• Three (3) years of experience in facility and/or program management.

• Three (3) years of supervisory experience demonstrating effective leadership management techniques.

• Experience managing multiple facilities across geographically dispersed locations, preferably in remote/northern Ontario.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) training and development.

• Experience working with First Nations communities or in culturally sensitive environments.

• Experience with lease management, contract negotiations, and partnership building.

• Valid Ontario Building Code (OBC) certification (e.g., BCIN – Building Code Identification Number) in relevant categories (e.g., General, HVAC, Plumbing, or Fire Protection) or willingness to obtain within in 2 years of hire.

• Knowledge of Ontario Fire Code (OFC) requirements, including fire safety planning and compliance.

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) from the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA).

• Building Management Systems (BMS) or Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) training.

• WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) certification.

• Proficiency in maintaining HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other building systems.

• Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints, specifications, and technical manuals.

• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and facility/program management software (e.g., BMS, CMMS).

• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with a track record of meeting deadlines and budgets.

• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

• Strong partnership-building skills with government agencies, private sector, and other First Nations.

• Provide a valid Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check)

• Ability to speak and understand the Cree language is an asset.

• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.

• Valid Ontario Driver’s License (Class G) is required

Salary: $92,098.50 – $116.649.00

Duration: Permanent with 3-months probation

To apply: Submit cover letter, resume and two (2) recent employment references with permission to contact, quoting competition # 25-27

Submit Resume to:
Human Resources Generalist
Moose Cree First Nation
P.O. Box 190
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0

Email: jobs@moosecree.com or fax: (705) 658-4734

Deadline for Resume: Friday, August 22, 2025 @ 11:59 PM

Job Description: Available Upon Request

Applicants are asked to include copies of their educational qualifications along with their application.

• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to postal changes, we recommend submitting resume via e-mail.

As MCFN is a First Nation organization preference in hiring will be given firstly to the First Nation members, and to the rest, subsequently. Candidates needing any accommodation of any kind are requested to inform the organization in advance so that the required accommodative measures can be incorporated in the recruitment process. By responding to the application, candidates are implicitly providing consent to share their personal information with the organization. This personal information that is being shared with the employee will be used only for the purpose of recruitment and will not be used for any other purposes.