Homewood Health™ is Canada’s leader in mental health and addiction services and we offer the most comprehensive and integrated continuum of services available in Canada. We are redefining mental health and addiction services to help Canadians live healthier, more productive and more fulfilling lives.

With over 130 years of experience, Homewood Health Centre is one of Canada’s largest and leading facilities for medically focused, physician-led treatment of mental health and addiction disorders.

We are hiring a Full-time Director, Facility Operations Position to join our Operations Facilities team for the Homewood Health Centre in Guelph and are looking for you. You’re a great fit, if you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are passionate about innovation, foster collaboration, and are committed to service excellence.
Hours of work: This is a full-time position; 70 hours bi-weekly

Reporting to the Executive Vice-President, Operations, the Director, Facilities Operations functions as the business leader for facilities management at a national level.  The Director is responsible for the overall strategy for the Maintenance, Housekeeping, Grounds, Security and Switchboard at a multi-site healthcare organization.
What the job entails:

• Arrange, co-ordinate and monitor consistent service delivery by implementing robust processes and best practices.
• Collaborates with others for the purpose of coordinating, implementing and monitoring facilities maintenance services.
• Develops long and short range maintenance plans/programs (e.g. emergency response plans, energy management plans, annual budget, etc.) to ensure that resources are effectively utilized.
• Directs projects (e.g. site repairs/construction, preventive maintenance, etc.) to ensure completion within established time frames, project design and budget.
• Inspects new construction, repair work, projects, equipment, work orders, daily maintenance and supplies for the purpose of ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently; specifications for major capital improvements are within local/state/federal regulations; and approving inspection reports and payment requests.
• Establishing and implementing departmental policies and procedures as well and resolving specific operational issues.
• Accountable for well water – permit to take water and all required reporting.
• Main point of contact for TSSA, Ontario One call, Migratory Bird Act.
• Ensure compliance with designated substance control including Asbestos.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Building Systems and Equipment Inventory for purposes of monitoring maintenance and replacement requirements.
• Prepare documents for the purpose of tendering capital jobs when required.

What we are looking for:

• Experience at a Facilities Director Level position in a unionized environment.
• Multi-year experience in a large health care facility (preferred).
• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Facilities, HVAC, Construction, Project Management or a suitable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Diploma, degree or certificate level training and experience in an engineering/technical field.
• (5) to seven (7) years’ recent, related progressive supervisory and management experience in a large, complex unionized environment.
• Extensive working knowledge in all aspects of building systems; heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems; security systems and accessibility.
• Highly developed human relations skills, with the ability to communicate both orally and in writing at all levels of the organization, including regulatory officials, internal and external clients.
• Experience in the procurement of construction and professionals services; contract preparation; execution and administration; and project cost control.
• Effective decision-making skills, demonstrating innovation and results-oriented leadership and a strong customer service orientation.
• Evidence of strong work ethic and demonstrated commitment to Homewood’s Mission and Values (Service Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity).
• Commitment to working within Homewood’s Health and Safety Standards.

Why Work For Us

We are driven by our values and are passionate about improving lives. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and professional development opportunities. Our remarkable organizational culture also makes for an exceptional workplace environment. Join us and work along-side highly motivated people who are collaborative and focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Homewood Health Centre is committed to working in collaboration with any team member who may require workplace accommodation in order to successfully perform any or all aspects of their role.

We thank all applicants for their interest: however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.