Manager, Facilities Operations & Maintenance

Job Posting #211-25

DEPARTMENT: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND 

UNION AFFILIATION: NON-UNION

STATUS: FULL-TIME

Reporting to the Director, Facilities Management & Development, the Facilities Operations & Maintenance Manager provides leadership, management skills, and technical knowledge to support functional, safe and reliable healthcare facilities that promote the well being of patients and staff throughout Brightshores Health System. The incumbent will work within a team environment to develop and maintain plant and utility operations, 24 hour Emergency on-call repair service, customer on-line work request system, planned maintenance program, service contract administration, technical training, safety programs, grounds, heliport, energy management and parking support.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or College diploma in Building Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology, Power Engineering, or approved equivalent education and experience.
• 5 years Plant Operation and Maintenance experience plus 2 years supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of complex hospital building systems, codes and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage in-house trades staff and external contractors, consultants, inspectors and suppliers, in providing service in a challenging acute care hospital environment.
• Excellent computer skills in the following applications: MS Office, Computerized Maintenance Management System, and Building Automation System.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, staff development and team leadership skills.
• Effective trouble shooting, problem-solving, decision-making and organizational skills.
• A strong customer service orientation.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education.
• Ability and willingness to ensure patient safety e.g. “following routine practices and practicing diligent hand washing, reporting adverse events”.
• Available for regular assignment of Administration on-call responsibilities as required.
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

About Brightshores Health System

Welcome to Brightshores Health System (formerly Grey Bruce Health Services). We operate six hospitals in the Grey Bruce region. Our mission is to build healthier communities one patient at a time. We have 1,900 dedicated and compassionate staff and over 150 physicians who work together delivering excellent patient care to residents and visitors across Grey Bruce. Our Regional Hospital in Owen Sound is the largest of our sites, and offers a full range of specialty services, including complex surgeries, total joint replacements, cancer surgeries, MRI and CT diagnostic services. Across the six hospitals, we have more than 100,000 patient visits per year. Our rural hospitals in Lion’s Head, Markdale, Meaford, Southampton and Wiarton offer a wide range of primary and ambulatory care services and all have 24/7 Emergency departments, lab and x-ray.

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources department at [email protected] and quote the applicable competition number on your application.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Brightshores Health System. We have many exciting opportunities available. Brightshores values diversity – in backgrounds and experiences. We foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome all applications to help build the future of healthcare. Please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the recruitment and selection process. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.