Senior Facilities Specialist

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Apply By: Tuesday, December 16, :59 pm EST

Senior Facilities Specialist

Job ID:

236545

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Division:

GovTechON - Health Services I&IT Cluster / Emergency Health I+IT Solutions & Technology Management Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary - up to 12 months with possibility of extension

Job code:

Systems Officer 6

Salary:

$1, $2,314.51 Per week*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Where Tech Meets Infrastructure – Your Next Big Role

Imagine being the technical leader who ensures Ontario's health systems have the secure, reliable IT facilities they need. As a Senior Facilities Specialist, you'll design and manage infrastructure that supports emergency health services across the province—work that truly makes a difference.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• Lead the planning, development, and maintenance of IT facilities and solutions.
• Advise ministry partners on how to use IT facilities to achieve business goals.
• Develop tools, standards, and policies that improve operations.
• Guide and train staff, and coordinate work with internal teams and external vendors.
• Oversee projects and ensure compliance with building codes, health and safety, and fire regulations.
• Research and recommend products and services that meet stakeholder needs.

What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements

• Ability to travel within the region and across Ontario as needed.

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of environmental control systems for computer and telecom installations (air conditioning, electrical, security, fire prevention).
• Understanding of Intel-based systems, networking technologies, and environmental requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints.
• Experience using computer-assisted design tools for facility drawings.

IT Facilities Knowledge

• Familiarity with facilities design standards, legislated requirements, and IT infrastructure theory.
• Experience ensuring compliance with building codes and safety guidelines.

Communication and Leadership Skills

• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and guide staff and present technical recommendations clearly.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex issues.

Project Management and Procurement

• Knowledge of project management tools and processes.
• Experience sourcing vendors, negotiating contracts, and managing service providers.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by:

Tuesday, December 16, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 5700 Yonge St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Information Technology

Posted on:

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

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