Vice President, Facilities Management

Vice President, Facilities Management & Support Services Join to apply for the Vice President, Facilities Management & Support Services role at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) . London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. As one of Canada’s largest research-intensive acute care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on their commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. Dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research, they have provided patient care for the people of London, the region, and beyond since 1875. Many national and international medical breakthroughs have been pioneered at LHSC to the benefit of patients at home and around the world. Through their affiliation with Western University and more than 30 other educational institutions, they train more than 1,800 medical and health‑care professionals annually. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000 dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time. To support the continued development and maintenance of LHSC, the VP leads a facilities team that covers over four million square feet of space and oversees key development projects, including: Expansion of LHSC’s Nazem Kadri Surgical Centre (Ontario’s first high‑efficiency ambulatory surgical centre); Expansion of Stem Cell Transplant and Chemotherapy Programs; Accessibility & Inclusion Enhancements Accessibility Plan), committed to numerous goals around service design, employment, information, communication, and public spaces. The Vice President, Facilities Management & Support Services is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of Facilities Planning, Engineering and Design, as well as all Support Services and Parking across multiple sites. Reporting to the Supervisor, the Vice President, Facilities Management and Support Services is accountable for the strategic leadership and overall management of the portfolio, creating and maintaining safe, functional and comfortable environments, which includes effective use of London Health Sciences Centre’s space; architectural and structural drawings and documentation; ecological/energy stewardship; facility improvement and preventative maintenance; and wayfinding, ensuring its alignment with LHSC’s vision, purpose, and values. The role is pivotal in driving organizational transformation by implementing innovative strategies, challenging the status quo, and leading complex change initiatives. The ideal candidate is a visionary and strategic leader with demonstrated progressive leadership experience in hospital facilities management. They bring over 15 years of expertise in facilities planning, engineering, and regulatory compliance, complemented by a strong track record in financial management and data‑driven systems to optimize hospital environments. Adept at managing complex, multi‑site operations, they demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation, with a proven ability to lead high‑performing teams, manage large budgets, and drive transformational change. They are collaborative, emotionally intelligent, empathetic and committed to building trust‑based relationships with internal partners, government bodies, and community partners. They drive strategic outcomes that support the hospital’s mission of delivering safe, high‑quality patient care and enhance education and research infrastructure. To Apply Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online at For more information, please contact Sarah Shaikh of Odgers at We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion LHSC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self‑Declaration Form. #J-18808-Ljbffr