Senior Facilities Leader, Schools & Capital Projects

Orchard Park Secondary School; Senior; On-site; AUD 166,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board seeks a Senior Manager, Facility Services to provide strategic leadership for planning, accommodations, renovations, and daily facility operations across education sites. The role requires overseeing capital projects, budgeting, and sustainability initiatives to ensure safe, accessible learning environments.

The position reports to the Superintendent of Business Services and integrates reconciliation and Indigenous engagement principles into facilities

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Management or a related field.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, including senior leadership responsibilities related to capital projects, facilities operations, strategic planning, budget oversight, and supervision of professional, technical, and operational staff within a large, complex public sector or institutional environment.
• Strong knowledge of technical operations, capital planning, facilities management best practices, health and safety responsibilities, and applicable legislation including the Ontario Building Code, Fire Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Professional certification, such as Facility Management Professional (FMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Project Management Professional (PMP), is preferred.
• Experience in the education sector, an understanding of the unique needs of school facilities and a record of exemplary leadership in publicly funded education are preferred.
• Proven ability to navigate and work effectively within a school board governance environment, fostering productive relationships with trustees, senior leadership, and key internal and external partners while supporting transparent and informed decision‑making.
• Demonstrated strategic planning, change management and collaborative leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and deliver effective, customer‑focused services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing development, administration and implementation of the Board’s Long‑Term Facilities Plan, align facilities planning, capital investments and operations with the Board’s Multi‑Year Strategic Plan, including responsible fiscal management and equitable investment in accessible and sustainable facilities.
• Provide leadership and accountability for advancing all pillars of the Board’s Multi‑Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) through Facility Services. Contribute to the system‑wide achievement of the Sustainable Education System pillar by leading equitable investment in accessible and sustainable facilities that respond to changing student and community needs, ensuring responsible fiscal management and supporting a robust facilities workforce.
• Lead facilities planning and capital renewal initiatives that support environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, climate resilience and responsible stewardship of Board assets.
• Ensure facilities planning, renewal and operations support compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and advance accessible, barrier‑free learning and working environments.
• Provide leadership and coordination related to facility emergency preparedness, business continuity and response to infrastructure emergencies.
• Oversee day‑to‑day facility operations, including maintenance and caretaking services.
• Plan and oversee preventive maintenance and monitor building system performance to support continued operations.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team, with direct supervisory responsibility for the Facility Services Coordinator; Assistant Manager, Facility Services; Manager of Planning, Accommodations and Rentals; Manager of Facility Operations; and Manager of Capital Projects.
• Monitor and manage annual facilities operating and capital budgets and expenditure reports.
• Ensure best value in maintenance, renovations, school renewal, new construction and the acquisition and sale of school sites.
• Provide oversight and leadership to all Ministry of Education and municipal reporting requirements related to facilities, capital projects and planning.
• Advise the Superintendent of Business Services (CFO), Chief Executive Officer, trustees and school administrators on infrastructure risks, space accommodation and community use of schools.
• Prepare clear, accurate and effective reports that keep the CEO, CFO, trustees and the public informed about facilities plans, project progress, financial implications, risks and outcomes, and support informed decision‑making and public accountability.
• Incorporate principles of reconciliation, Indigenous engagement and culturally responsive design considerations into facilities planning and capital projects where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with municipal, provincial and community partners related to accommodation planning, capital projects and facility operations.
• Report on the Long‑Term Facilities Plan and project initiatives through the Finance and Facilities Committee.

Education

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Management or a related field

Certification (FMP/CFM/PMP) preferred

Job description

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board seeks a Senior Manager, Facility Services to provide strategic leadership for planning, accommodations, renovations, and daily facility operations across education sites. The role requires overseeing capital projects, budgeting, and sustainability initiatives to ensure safe, accessible learning environments.

The position reports to the Superintendent of Business Services and integrates reconciliation and Indigenous engagement principles into facilities