Senior Manager, Facility Services in Hamilton

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to decolonizing education, equity, engagement and innovation. Guided by our commitment to Human Rights, Equity and Restorative Indigenous Educational Wellness, we recognize that all aspects of our work contribute to student well-being, belonging and success. We seek leaders who demonstrate a commitment to advancing equity, reconciliation and inclusive practices through their decision-making, relationships and service delivery.

The Board is seeking a strategic and service-oriented leader to oversee planning and accommodations, construction, maintenance, operations and facilities management for its schools and administrative buildings. The Senior Manager, Facility Services provides leadership for Accommodation, Planning and Rentals; Capital Projects and Building Renewal; and Facility Operations. Reporting to the Superintendent of Business Services (Chief Financial Officer), you will translate the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan and decisions into facilities plans and services that support safe, accessible and inclusive learning and working environments and contribute to student achievement and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing development, administration and implementation of the Board’s Long-Term Facilities Plan, align facilities planning, capital investments and operations with the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan.
• Provide leadership and accountability for advancing all pillars of the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) through Facility Services.
• Contribute to the system-wide achievement of the Sustainable Education System pillar by leading equitable investment in accessible and sustainable facilities.
• Lead facilities planning and capital renewal initiatives that support environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, climate resilience and responsible stewardship of Board assets.
• Ensure facilities planning, renewal and operations support compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Provide leadership and coordination related to facility emergency preparedness, business continuity and response to infrastructure emergencies.
• Oversee day-to-day facility operations, including maintenance and caretaking services.
• Plan and oversee preventive maintenance and monitor building system performance to support continued operations.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team, with direct supervisory responsibility for various managerial positions within Facility Services.
• Monitor and manage annual facilities operating and capital budgets and expenditure reports.
• Ensure best value in maintenance, renovations, school renewal, new construction and the acquisition and sale of school sites.
• Provide oversight and leadership to all Ministry of Education and municipal reporting requirements related to facilities, capital projects and planning.
• Advise the Superintendent of Business Services, Chief Executive Officer, trustees and school administrators on infrastructure risks, space accommodation and community use of schools.
• Prepare clear, accurate and effective reports that keep stakeholders informed about facilities plans, project progress, financial implications, risks and outcomes.
• Incorporate principles of reconciliation, Indigenous engagement and culturally responsive design considerations into facilities planning and capital projects.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with municipal, provincial and community partners related to accommodation planning, capital projects and facility operations.
• Report on the Long-Term Facilities Plan and project initiatives through the Finance and Facilities Committee.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Management or a related field.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of technical operations, capital planning, facilities management best practices, health and safety responsibilities, and applicable legislation and regulations.
• Professional certification, such as Facility Management Professional (FMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Project Management Professional (PMP), is preferred.
• Experience in the education sector and understanding of the unique needs of school facilities are preferred.
• Proven ability to navigate and work effectively within a school board governance environment.
• Demonstrated strategic planning, change management and collaborative leadership skills.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication, relationship-building and conflict management skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

This position requires office-based work, site visits and meetings with internal and external partners. A valid driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle are required.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $162,926 - $182,042, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package and participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan.

Land Acknowledgement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board acknowledges our presence on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land.

Accommodations

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds.

Employment Equity, Inclusion and Indigeneity Statement

HWDSB is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, local environmental context and the broader community.