Sr. Manager, Capital Assets and Corporate Services

Job Title: Sr. Manager, Capital Assets and Corporate Services

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Location: On-Site. 12 Peel St, Lindsay ON.

Salary: $75,000.00

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Who We Are:

Join an organization that's making an impact in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities

Ampere (formerly the Pinnguaq Association) isn't just another non-profit. We're an award-winning catalyst for change, activating opportunities for people of all ages in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to unlock their potential through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Through our partnerships with communities, businesses, and technology creators, we co-design and deliver culturally responsive tools, resources, curriculums, and world-class programming across the country. We believe the best education doesn't feel like work, it feels like discovery.

From our roots in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, we've grown to operate Makerspace and Skills Hubs in Iqaluit (Nunavut), Bathurst (New Brunswick), and the Kawartha Lakes (Ontario), while collaborating with partners nationwide. Our Lifecycle approach ensures that we're with learners at every age and every stage of life, and our mission-driven model ensures that 100% of social enterprise proceeds sustain programs that benefit communities we serve. Your work here directly changes lives. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference, this is where you belong.

Why Join us?

• Mission-driven impact – Contribute to meaningful work that supports communities and promotes digital inclusion across Canada.
• Enjoy the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance with schedules that fit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive benefits – Access a robust benefits package designed to support your health and wellness.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your future with a competitive pension plan.
• Wellness Perks –Take advantage of wellness initiatives that promote your physical and mental well-being.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Manager, Capital Assets and Corporate Services will lead our Corporate Services Division and partner directly with our Project Manager of Capital Projects. In this role, you will oversee essential infrastructure, including facilities, IT, fleet, and inventory, while serving as a hands-on co-lead for all capital projects.

Responsibilities:

Corporate Services Leadership

• Manage the Corporate Services Division; ensuring top-of-class performance from our capital investments, including buildings, vehicles.
• Participate in Divisional Leads on behalf of Corporate Services as an active participant.
• Lead a Corporate services team that includes a manager and other team matters, and be responsible for implementing all management procedures and policies of the organization
• Meet all targets for the division and maintain and improve employee satisfaction and engagement
• Manage, coordinate and align all systems for physical plant in Pinnquaq Association o/a Ampere location
• Ultimate responsibility for all inventory systems, storage and reporting

Working in direct partnership with and alongside the Project Manager, Capital Projects, this role shares responsibility for executing all phases of capital project delivery, financial oversight, vendor coordination, and site operations.

• Stakeholder & Trade Procurement:
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager, Capital Projects to identify, tender, quote, and secure architectural firms, designers, tradespeople, and material suppliers.
• Co-manage vendor relationships and partner on contract negotiations, evaluating pricing models to capture the highest value.
• Cross-Functional & Interdepartmental Alignment:
• Partner with the Project Manager, Capital Projects as an operational bridge between internal teams (notably the Finance Division) and external consultants/contractors.
• Co-facilitate both in-person and virtual alignment meetings across all project phases.
• Financial Control & Contract Administration:
• Work alongside the Project Manager, Capital Projects to build, maintain, and reconcile detailed capital project budgets using Google Sheets/spreadsheets.
• Jointly review and interpret vendor agreements and trade contracts; prepare expense reports, organize invoices, and track billing workflows.
• Reporting & Operational Accountability:
• Partner with the Project Manager, Capital Projects to lead weekly project check-ins and generate comprehensive budget/progress reports for senior stakeholders.
• Maintain shared accountability for tracking milestones, project health, and deliverables.
• On-Site Oversight & Inspections:
• Accompany and support the Project Manager, Capital Projects during regular on-site visits and field inspections across all active capital project locations to ensure quality and compliance.
• Other tasks as assigned by the CFO

Attributes and Qualifications:

Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates.

• 5+ years managing corporate services, facilities, physical operations, or equivalent.
• 5+ years successfully managing direct reports, mentoring staff, and driving operational performance.
• Experience managing projects and leading cross functional teams through all phases of design, construction, documentation and administration.
• Proven ability to build and monitor project budgets using Google Sheets/spreadsheets, manage billing and expense reporting, and interpret trade/vendor contracts.
• Comfortable working seamlessly alongside project managers, corporate divisions and external partners.
• Clear communicator capable of bridging technical, financial, and operational stakeholders across in-person and virtual settings.
• Hands on leader, comfortable reviewing financial statements and conducting active on-site walkthroughs and inspections.
• Post-secondary education in Business, Operations, or equivalent practical experience.

Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members , if 18 or older, to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) or Criminal Record Checks. The approval for acceptance of a Police Check lies with our Human Resource Team and Management. To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the Police Check you are submitting. The expense for the Police Check falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the Human Resource Team. Additionally, please confirm you're completing the Police Check in the correct region.

Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process. We do not use AI or automated systems to screen or evaluate job applicants. Every application is reviewed by a member of our hiring team to ensure a fair and human-centered

selection process.