Facility Manager - Toronto

Equans Services Canada & US; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Equans Services Canada & US in Toronto is seeking a Facility Manager to oversee a Public-Private Partnership service contract in a complex healthcare environment. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage operations and financial performance, and ensure safety and compliance across facilities.

The role requires 7–10 years of facilities leadership in healthcare settings, strong CMMS and MS Office skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while maintaining customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in Canada.
• 7–10 years of progressive facilities management and maintenance leadership experience.
• Experience managing facilities operations in healthcare, hospital, acute care, or similarly complex institutional environments.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, life safety, security, and building automation systems.
• Strong Technical, Business and Financial acumen.
• Experience in building business cases to support capital expenditure.
• Experience in effectively managing within a unionized environment.
• Possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. He/she is flexible with a demonstrated ability to make sound decisions.
• The role requires a customer centric individual who can build and maintain strategic working relationships. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively
• Prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure. Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness are mandatory.
• Understanding of business drivers behind operations, ability to identify and implement potential efficiency gains increase profitability and customer service.
• Strong people management skills- coach, motivator and mentor with track record of developing high-performance teams.
• Comfortable in moving between strategy and detailed hands-on execution.
• Track record of leading teams in pursuit of operational efficiencies, enhanced customer service, improved financial performance and strong employee engagement.
• Extensive experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word);
• Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills and ability to understand and interpret complex contract documents, technical manuals, and drawings (As-Builts, Record Drawings, etc);
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Safety and Quality oriented.
• A champion of continuous Improvement and Client Excellence.
• Ability to pass all background checks and obtain security clearance per hospital requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and present regular progress analyses and justify variances with recommended modifications/solutions.
• Demonstrate fiscal prudence by completing weekly financial forecasting and justifying deviations from budget.
• Utilize KPIs to support decision making and drive results.
• As a Key Individual, act as Equans site representative and mentor the site team for PA and FMSA compliance.
• Lead and support a unionized workforce, managing labour relations and ensuring compliance with collective agreements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Build and maintain client relationships and identify opportunities to enhance facility services.
• Develop and meet budgeted revenue and expense targets.
• Develop management practices that promote operational excellence.
• Promote a safe working environment via adherence to HSE policies.
• Maintain an inventory management program for materials, tools and equipment.
• Adhere to Procurement Guidelines for purchasing services, materials and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare facilities experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

People management

Safety & quality oriented

Problem-solving

Contract familiarity

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Equans is looking for a Facility Manager in Toronto!

The Equans group is a world leader in the energy and services industry. The Group operates in 20 countries, with 90,000 employees working on 5 continents. Equans is a Bouygues group company. Equans designs, installs, and delivers customized solutions to improve its customers’ equipment, systems and technical processes and optimize their use in the context of their energy, industrial and digital transitions. Equans is a Bouygues group company. Active in Canada and the United States for more than 30 years, Equans Services is the partner of businesses, industries and institutions that want to move towards more connected buildings, manage their facilities efficiently and reduce their carbon footprint. We design, implement, and maintain custom solutions to improve our customers’ facilities, systems, and infrastructures.

Our core offerings are focused on the following areas:

• Integrated Asset and facilities management;
• Operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment (including district heating and cooling);
• Energy efficiency solutions and execution of decarbonization roadmaps;
• Building automation and systems;
• Solutions for transportation and mobility.

To learn more, visit www.equansservices.com/en

Summary

The Facility Manager is responsible for the overall management, operational performance, and financial oversight of the Public-Private Partnership (P3) Service Contract. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional customer service, plant operations and maintenance, health and safety performance, financial results, and employee engagement within a complex healthcare environment.

Description

• Strong ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships with customers, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction;
• Prepare and present regular analysis of progress measuring the achievement of established objectives. Provide rationale for variances and recommended modifications/ solutions;
• Demonstrate fiscal prudence by completing weekly financial forecasting and justifying any deviations from the established budget;
• Utilize KPIs to support effective decision making and drive financial and operational results;
• As a Key Individual, serve as the Equans site representative; supervise, train and mentor the site team to ensure compliance with all provisions of the Project Agreement (PA) and the Facility Management Service Agreement (FMSA);
• Lead and support a unionized workforce, foster positive labour relations, and ensure compliance with collective agreements and labour practices;
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery, customer satisfaction, operational performance, employee engagement, and financial results. Monitor key performance indicators, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that drive operational excellence;
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to enhance facility services and operational performance;
• Develop and meet budgeted revenue and expense targets;
• Develop management practices that promote excellence in operation;
• Actively lead and participate in the prevention of accidents and promote a safe working environment by ensuring adherence to applicable HSE policies and procedures;
• Develop and maintain inventory management program for all materials, tools and equipment;
• Ensure adherence to Procurement Guidelines with respect to purchasing services, materials and equipment.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in Canada.
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive facilities management and maintenance leadership experience.
• Experience managing facilities operations in healthcare, hospital, acute care, or similarly complex institutional environments.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, life safety, security, and building automation systems.
• Strong Technical, Business and Financial acumen.
• Experience in building business cases to support capital expenditure.
• Experience in effectively managing within a unionized environment.
• Possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. He/she is flexible with a demonstrated ability to make sound decisions.
• The role requires a customer centric individual who can build and maintain strategic working relationships. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively
• Prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure. Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness are mandatory.
• Understanding of business drivers behind operations, ability to identify and implement potential efficiency gains increase profitability and customer service.
• Strong people management skills- coach, motivator and mentor with track record of developing high-performance teams.
• Comfortable in moving between strategy and detailed hands-on execution.
• Track record of leading teams in pursuit of operational efficiencies, enhanced customer service, improved financial performance and strong employee engagement;
• Extensive experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word);
• Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills and ability to understand and interpret complex contract documents, technical manuals, and drawings (As-Builts, Record Drawings, etc);
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Safety and Quality oriented.
• A champion of continuous Improvement and Client Excellence.
• Ability to pass all background checks and obtain security clearance per hospital requirements.

Skills

• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a professional approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.

Asset

• Experience working within a P3 healthcare environment, including an understanding of contractual performance obligations and service delivery requirements.
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms and facility management software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Microsoft Project is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the various CSA and ASHRAE standards applicable to health care facilities;
• Comprehensive understanding of energy management principles related to maintenance and plant operations.

What Equans Offers You

• Group insurance;
• A group pension plan;
• Balance between work and personal life;
• Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth;
• A positive working environment characterized by competence, responsibility and innovation;
• Competitive terms of employment and excellent benefit schemes;
• A diverse workplace regarding gender, age and cultural background. We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion.Equans benefits from an active women’s committee, Impactful Women.

Equal employment opportunity

Equans Services adheres to the principles of employment equity and values diversity and inclusion. We therefore encourage applications from all individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to providing a respectful, accessible, and equitable work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

Pay range is $100,000 - $130,000 per year.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI)- enabled tools to support certain stages of our recruitment process, such as resume screening or application filtration based on job-related criteria. All applications are reviewed, and all hiring decisions are made by human decision-makers.

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