Facilities - Manager

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Company: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit

Location: Windsor, ON N8N 0A1

Description:

Non-Union, Windsor

Full-Time, Permanent

Posting expiry date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:30pm

Reports to: Director of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Department: Facilities

Work environment: In office, within the community

Overall Job Responsibility:

The Manager of Facilities is responsible for maintaining both locations the Health Unit occupies in Windsor and Leamington. They will provide leadership, oversight and direction to a multidisciplinary Facilities team that includes maintenance/housekeeping and reception staff.

Key areas of Responsibility:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Provide supervision and direction to the Facilities Team.
  • Manage the work schedule of the Facilities Team and provide on-going coaching and performance management to ensure a high level of support is provided in an efficient manner to the employees and clients of the organization.
  • Negotiate and oversee contracts for all building maintenance, building related equipment and systems, security, parking, and grounds.
  • Conduct and manage facility related Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with the WECHU Procurement Policy and the Ontario Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive.
  • Plan, develop, implement and manage all building related capital purchases and all building maintenance and capital projects, including those awarded to outside contractors and service providers,
  • Prepare and oversee the annual operating budget for the Facilities Department.
  • Become and maintain the necessary training to be a Management representative for the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees
  • Schedule and supervise routine maintenance and repairs
  • Serve as contact for facility landlords.
  • Serve as the key point of contact in the event of facility emergencies
  • Prioritize and escalate issues to the Director/CFO as appropriate

Position Qualifications:

Education, training, & experience
  • Five years of property/facility experience
  • Experience in project management, project administration or project
    leadership
  • Prior management experience is preferred
  • Experience in a healthcare facility is considered an asset.


Other Requirements:
  • Knowledge of the Ontario Building and the Ontario Fire Code
  • Demonstrated ability to be flexible, versatile, and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Demonstrated superior written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficiency with current computer applications (Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • A valid Ontario Driver's Licence, access to a reliable motor vehicle during working hours, as well as 2 million dollars in liability insurance
  • Satisfactory criminal reference check.
  • Immunizations and TB screening as per WECHU policies


Grid 637.5 hr/wk Entry Rate Step 2 Step 3 Step 4Step 5 $56.34$57.90$59.48$61.03$62.61

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