Director, Facilities Management

Director, Facilities Management

Join Northeastern Ontario’s Health Care Leaders!

Requisition #: 2849

Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Sudbury, Ontario 

A dynamic and growing health care environment awaits you in Sudbury, Ontario. Surrounded by provincial parks and with 330 lakes, Greater Sudbury has over 165,000 residents and is a rich mix of urban, suburban, rural and wilderness environments that offer something for everyone. Just a one hour flight or four-hour drive north of Toronto, here you will experience the balance of a supportive and challenging career environment and a comfortable and affordable lifestyle, right in the heart of Northern Ontario’s largest city.

Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative leader for the position of Director, Facilities Management to lead a multi-service management team within the Facilities Management portfolio inclusive of Building Services, Facility Development, Clinical Systems, Emergency Planning and Security Services to develop, implement and maintain programs and services that are in line with industry best practices and HSN’s strategic directions.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Facilities, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or in a related Engineering field from an accredited university, or Master’s-equivalent work experience of six (6) years within a health care environment.

Additionally, we are looking for someone with a minimum of six (6) years’ experience working in facilities management in a health care environment (i.e. Capital, Plant Operations, Plant Maintenance, Emergency Preparedness/Security, and Grounds Keeping). The Candidate is required to have experience with fiscal and capital budget responsibilities and reporting both with internal and external partners. As well as, candidates with experience using AutoCAD, planning and asset management software is required.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description on the HSN Careers Website.

We offer competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, a pension plan through HOOPP and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses.

Interested applicants are asked to apply directly to requisition #2849 on the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/. The posting will remain active until filled however, the search committee will begin reviewing applicants as of July 20, 2023.  

KEY FUNCTION: 

Lead a multi-service management team within the Facilities Management portfolio inclusive of Building Services, Facility Development, Clinical Systems, Emergency Planning and Security Services to develop, implement and maintain programs and services that are in line with industry best practices and HSN’s strategic directions.

REPORTING: 

Under the general direction of the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. 

DUTIES: 

1. Identify and administer resources, including budget preparation and directing and administering operations to meet financial and performance objectives.
2. Provide the vision for the service delivery model to achieve support service excellence and maximize productivity and efficiencies.
3. Direct and oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of short and long-term plans, goals and objectives for the Facilities Management Program that reflect the strategic direction of HSN and respond to the needs of the organization and community.
4. Research, identify, and oversee the implementation of best practice standards and innovative solutions to enhance patient care delivery.
5. Coordinate the development and implementation of budget control systems, record-keeping systems, variance analysis reports and recovery plans as required.
6. Lead, support and direct the Facilities Management Team on issues related to performance, corporate direction, service delivery, staff development, human resources management, staff realignment, and change management strategies. 
7. Provide Senior Leadership with monthly reports on progress, key initiatives, and accountabilities.
8. Accountable for continuous quality improvement and the direction and leadership of the Facilities Management Program, and the overall safety of the facility infrastructure including preventative maintenance, improving the quality of service provision, and ensuring legislative, and regulatory requirements are met.
9. Direct the process of establishing, implementing, and reporting on appropriate quality and productivity indicator measurement tools, based on provincial benchmarks, best practice standards and legislative requirements.
10. Analyze operations to evaluate performance of the various services in meeting objectives, industry standards and legal obligations, and identify areas for improvement, policy development or change. 
11. Conduct or direct investigation of complaints, violations of legislation or incidents, and oversee implementation of corrective actions; provide information to Senior Leadership as required on strategic plans and changes to service delivery model.
12. Accountable for the human, fiscal, material resources, and the technical/administrative support and system structures.
13. Oversee the work of others in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), its regulations, and HSN policies.
14. Provide hospital wide, on-call coverage for problems and serious issues after hours and on weekends according to scheduled rotation.
15. Determine and align program improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
16. Participate in the accreditation process and work to ensure that the program and HSN achieve, maintain and continually improve upon their accredited status.
17. Teach, coach and lead staff in the development and monitoring of quality indicators and improvement initiatives.
18. Engage in and foster professional development of all staff and provide opportunities for learning within budgeted resources.
19. Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors; investigate report, debrief and take or direct corrective action as required on incidents.
20. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders/organizations/community groups to achieve program objectives, integrate and link services and foster partnerships across the continuum of service delivery.
21. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
22. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings. 
23. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 

1. Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Facilities, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or in a related Engineering field from an accredited university, or Master’s-equivalent work experience of six (6) years within a health care environment.
2. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Minimum six (6) years’ experience working in facilities management in a health care environment (i.e. Capital, Plant Operations, Plant Maintenance, Emergency Preparedness/Security, and Grounds Keeping).
2. Experience with fiscal and capital budget responsibilities and reporting both with internal and external partners is required.
3. Experience using AutoCAD, planning and asset management software is required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

1. Demonstrated critical and logical thinking, risk assessment, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons or facts.
2. Demonstrated strategic business sense with experience in financial management, budget development and estimating.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare system, trends and issues.
4. Demonstrated ability to promote the efficiency of daily operations (i.e. effectively collaborate with trades groups and administrative support).
5. Demonstrated superior coaching and mentoring skills to attract and develop leaders.
6. Demonstrated understanding of interrelationships between clinical and support programs.
7. Demonstrated ability to manage complex systems and human resources at the executive level.
8. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
9. Demonstrated knowledge of public health regulations, Canadian Standards Association (CSA), industrial and building codes, and infection control standards.
10. Demonstrated proficiency using AutoCAD planning and asset management software.
11. Demonstrated ability to follow long term capital master plans both as a guidance and development document for the facilities.
12. Demonstrated ability to review Building Capital requirements and prepare long term goals.  
13. Demonstrated ability to adapt and manage changing priorities.
14. Demonstrated strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills to lead multiple projects.
15. Demonstrated ability to influence through negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
16. Demonstrated ability to build trust and establish rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
17. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Procurement for required purchases to ensure compliance with legislation.
18. Demonstrated ability to coach, advise and teach others using the principles of adult learning.
19. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
20. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
21. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and principles of management, hospital committee structure, conflict management and resolution, system needs analysis, and organizational assessment.
22. Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and employees.
23. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Project and Outlook) and patient information systems.
24. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
25. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY: 

1. Successful Criminal Record Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) is required.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and build teams.
3. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
4. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
5. Demonstrated ethics, positive work record and excellent attendance record.
6. Ability to perform the physical and sensory demands of the job.
7. Ability to travel between local sites.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
 

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.