POSITION TYPE : Permanent, Full-time, Day, 75 hours / pay period, 1.0 FTE
SALARY SCALE : $ 158,322 to $ 188,117 annually
CLOSING DATE : 2026 - 01 - 13*

Why should you join Bruyère Health?

At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

What we offer

• Competitive benefits program
• Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Employee perks program
• Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development and learning opportunities

Summary of the role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, Vice-President Corporate Services, Planning and Redevelopment, this role is accountable for the implementation and monitoring of all aspects of the administration of the Facilities Management Services across all sites thereby providing a wide variety of architectural, engineering, facilities operations, building maintenance and accommodation services. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare monitor and report on operating budgets.

• Develop and implement various energy management initiatives and strategies.

• Manage and implement the annual maintenance program.

• Manage and monitor service calls.

• Coordinate the delivery of renovation projects.

• Lead and coach a team of unionized trades.

• Ensure adherence to rules, regulations, policies and procedures, compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety legislation, guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and practices.

• Prepare and monitor facilities condition reports and major repair and replacement programs.

• Carry out staff hiring, training, performance appraisals, attendance management and discipline.

Qualifications

Required:

• Undergraduate Degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience relevant to the position
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in property management or facilities engineering, including progressive leadership roles
• Extensive experience managing and leading operations across multiple and diverse sites
• Proven track record in Ministry of Health (MOH) Capital Planning processes and approvals, Ontario Health (OH) processes and approvals, and navigating healthcare-specific requirements
• Experience delivering large-scale construction projects under various delivery models, including Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), Design-Build-Finance-Maintain
• (DBFM), Public-Private Partnership (P3), Progressive Design-Build (PDB)
• Experience administering construction contracts, post-execution and revising supplementary conditions
• Experience maintaining and managing building systems using both contractors and in-house staff
• Experience managing human resources in both unionized and non-unionized settings
• Experience applying construction industry contract documentation in practice
• Experience implementing sustainable infrastructure strategies and long-term planning
• Comprehensive knowledge of:
  • Architectural design principles
  • Healthcare design concepts and evidence-based design
  • Safety culture in healthcare settings and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
  • Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards, Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, and Canadian Building Code regulations
  • Construction Contract Document Council standards (CCDC-2) and contract administration
  • Hospital life and safety systems (medical gases, call systems, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS))
  • Health and safety regulations, plumbing and electrical codes, CSA and Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) standards, and other applicable acts and by-laws
  • Broader Public Sector Directives, public procurement policies, and compliance frameworks
  • Sustainable strategic planning for infrastructure and long-term capital planning

Preferred:

• Licensed professional engineer

• Progressive facility management experience combined with project management certification

• Fluent in French and English

Skills

• Strong leadership abilities with proven decision-making skills

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral

• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic and constantly changing environment

• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team

• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills

• Skilled in contract development, management, and negotiation

About Bruyère Health

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario’s leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating—a better health system for all.

Additional Information

• Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy.

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada’s official languages must also be included. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that the pre-screening questions must be submitted by all applicants as part of the application process and that answers are for information purposes only and will not disqualify internal candidates from competitions provided that the candidate meets the required qualifications of the position as per the posting.

Bruyère Health uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health’s privacy policy PHIL 04 - Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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