70012

Facility operation and maintenance managers

TEER 0 — Management occupations

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

7 › 70 › 700 › 7001

Definition

Facility operation managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and the included real estate. Facility operation managers are employed by a wide range of establishments, such as airports, harbours, canals, shopping centres, convention centres, warehouses and recreational facilities. Maintenance managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the maintenance department within commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational and other facilities. Maintenance managers are employed by a wide range of establishments, such as office buildings, shopping centres, airports, harbours, warehouses, grain terminals, universities, schools and sports facilities, and by the maintenance and mechanical engineering departments of manufacturing and other industrial establishments.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Facility operation managers
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and the included real estate
Oversee the leasing of space in the facility and the included real estate and the development of marketing strategies
Plan, organize and direct administrative services such as signage, cleaning, maintenance, parking, safety inspections, security and snow removal
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects to modify commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and real estate
Oversee the installation, maintenance and repair of real estate infrastructures including machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
Plan and manage the facility's operations budget
Prepare or oversee the preparation of reports and statistics related to areas of responsibility
Hire and oversee training and supervision of staff.
Maintenance managers
Direct the maintenance and repair of an establishment's machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
Develop and implement schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs
Coordinate cleaning, snow removal and landscaping operations
Administer contracts for the provision of supplies and services
Plan and manage a facility's maintenance budget
Hire and oversee training and supervision of staff.

Example job titles

•airport manager
•arena manager
•campus maintenance manager
•facilities maintenance head
•facility operations manager
•grain elevator district manager
•harbour master
•maintenance and service superintendent

Overview

NOC code 70012 designates Facility operation and maintenance managers under Canada's NOC 2021 system. Classified as a TEER 0 management occupation, professionals in this field are responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the operations and physical maintenance of commercial, institutional, and recreational facilities. These managers find employment across various sectors, including real estate management firms, hospitals, universities, utilities, and federal, provincial, or municipal government departments.

To qualify under NOC 70012 for Canadian immigration programs such as Express Entry, applicants must satisfy specific ESDC requirements. Employment requirements typically include a university degree or college diploma in engineering, business administration, or a discipline related to facility management, accompanied by several years of experience in maintenance or supervisory roles. Key responsibilities include managing facility budgets, overseeing maintenance staff, administering service contracts, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.