Description
Permanent Full-time - 35 Hours Per Week - Monday to Friday - 12 months Position (1.0 FTE)
Salary range: $137,692 to $157,323
Start date: Immediately; Duration: Permanent
The Senior Manager of Facility and Construction Services is responsible for overseeing the construction, maintenance, operations, and facilities management for the schools and administrative buildings within the board. The Senior Manager of Facility and Construction Services leads the planning, management, and coordination of all aspects of facility operations, maintenance, construction, and capital projects within the School Board. The incumbent will ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of the board's facilities in alignment with the board’s mission, values, and commitment to Catholic education. This role will involve leadership in policy development, budget management, and staff supervision while ensuring compliance with relevant provincial regulations, codes, and best practices.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Business Services
WORK LOCATION(S) AND WORK TIME(S): Catholic Education Centre
PREREQUISITES FOR POSITION:
Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent combined education and experience.
Professional certification (such as FMP, CFM, or PMP) is preferred.
Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in facilities management, including management of capital projects, staff leadership, and budget oversight.
Thorough knowledge of Ontario Building Code, Fire Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other applicable regulations.
Experience working in the education sector, with an understanding of the unique needs of school facilities, is an asset.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Strong project management skills with experience leading large-scale facility renovations or construction projects.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Commitment to the values and teachings of the Catholic faith, and ability to integrate these into the role
Key Job Requirements :
Leadership & Management:
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Facility Services Department, ensuring effective management of custodial, maintenance, and operational staff across all board facilities.
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and operational plans that align with the board's strategic priorities and Catholic values.
Lead, coach, and manage a multidisciplinary team including custodial staff, maintenance technicians, and contractors.
Facility Operations & Maintenance:
Oversee day-to-day operations of facilities, ensuring all buildings are well-maintained, safe, and compliant with provincial health and safety regulations.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life safety systems to ensure continuous operations.
Plan and manage preventive maintenance programs to extend the life of equipment and minimize downtime.
Capital Planning & Project Management:
Lead and coordinate capital planning initiatives including school renovation, expansion, and construction projects.
Prepare long-term facilities plans based on student population forecasts, building condition assessments, and board priorities.
Oversee tendering processes, contractor selection, and project management for all major facility upgrades and construction projects.
Budgeting & Financial Management:
Prepare, monitor, and manage the annual facilities operating budget, capital budgets, and expenditure reports.
Identify and apply for available provincial grants or other funding opportunities to support facility improvements.
Ensure fiscal responsibility and efficient use of resources within the department, including cost-saving initiatives and energy management programs.
Compliance & Health and Safety:
Ensure all school facilities comply with Ontario Building Code, Fire Code, and other relevant safety and environmental regulations.
Promote a culture of safety within the workplace by ensuring training, compliance, and proactive risk management.
Serve as the lead contact for health and safety inspections, audits, and emergency planning for facilities-related issues.
Sustainability & Energy Management:
Lead energy management and sustainability initiatives, ensuring that the board’s facilities meet or exceed energy efficiency and environmental standards.
Implement policies and programs aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of the board’s operations.
Stakeholder Relations:
Collaborate with school principals, senior management, and community partners to address facility-related issues.
Act as a key liaison with external contractors, provincial ministries, and local municipalities regarding permits, inspections, and compliance.
Prepare and present reports to the senior leadership team and trustees regarding facility projects, budget status, and long-term planning.
Working Conditions:
Full-time position based at the Catholic School Board’s central office, with regular visits to school sites.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for emergencies or urgent facilities-related matters.
About Us:
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christ-centered education to over 13,000 students from Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, the City of Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2,100 full and part-time staff committed to supporting Belonging, Teaching and Learning, and Wellness for all. We currently have 28 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school, and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton, London, and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east, London to the west, and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north.
As a Catholic community, we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to resumes@bhncdsb.ca in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Rick Petrella
Chair of the Board
Michael McDonald
Director of Education & Secretary
BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8
T: 519-756-6369 E: info@bhncdsb.ca
www.bhncdsb.ca
