Manager- Facility Operations

Company Bio

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.
Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director, Facility Operations, the Manager, as a leader and member of the Facility Operations Team, is responsible and accountable for co-ordinating and directing Facility Operations (Power Plant and Maintenance) in accordance with current standards of practice. The key function of this role is to develop, establish, organize and implement the activities of the Facility Operations team to provide a safe and efficient environment for hospital staff, patients, and public support.

The Manager, Facility Operations, will be the positive change agent who will work closely with all levels of management, staff and external stakeholders to identify and mitigate risk. The Manager, Facility Operations will lead the team in implementing customer-focussed services, including managing financial and human resources accountabilities.
Skills & Abilities
- Minimum 5 years technical experience in a hospital environment
- Minimum 5 years building system experience in a hospital environment
- Minimum 5 years supervisory experience
- Demonstrated ability in interpersonal, communication, diplomacy, coaching, facilitation and team building skills.
- Demonstrated mechanical/electrical/technical background
- Demonstrated Knowledge of accounting
- Demonstrated Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Demonstrated Knowledge of Facility Related Software Applications
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of hospital information systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- Demonstrated ability to promote and manage change.
- Demonstrated ability to manage staff attendance.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with mínimal supervision
- Models behavior that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Center.
- Always with compassion
- Power of many
- Serve with purpose
- Every voice matters
- Courage to think differently

**Qualifications**:

- Must be a professional engineer certified to practice in Ontario (P.Eng.) or an architectural or engineering technologist or possess a valid trades licence in electrical, mechanical, plumbing or a 3rd Class Stationary Engineer with equivalent experience
- P.Eng. (Ontario) preferred
- Professional Project Manager (PMP) with the Project Management Institute preferred
- CHES (Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society) preferred
- BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association Canada) preferred
- ASHE (American Society for Healthcare Engineering of the American Hospital Association) preferred

Closing Statement

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.
Primary Responsibilities
Leadership/ Administrative
- Facilitates the planning and implementation of maintenance to accomplish annual goals and objectives consistent with the vision of Southlake Regional Health Centre.
- Assists in development of policies and procedures to ensure that the department functions in accordance with federal and provincial regulations and professional standards governing the operation of a hospital Facility Operations Department.
- Ensures the maintenance of records as required by law.
- Facilitates continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Facilitates changes in the delivery of Maintenance Services, which are recommended by new accreditation standards.
- Facilitate the changes and enhancements associated with work redesign within the department
- Ensure that records are up to date regarding all Maintenance activities.
- Voluntary management support during off hours to a variety of hospital departments
- Facilitates changes within the department to enhance delivery of service
- Involved in various projects and committees throughout t