Infrastructure Operations Lead

Durham-Community-Health-Centre; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits & HOOPP

Job summary

Durham Community Health Centre in Oshawa is seeking an Infrastructure Operations Lead to ensure smooth facilities and services across sites. You will oversee infrastructure operations, health and safety compliance, and vendor coordination in a busy healthcare environment.

The role requires 3-5 years in facilities management, a relevant diploma, and strong negotiation and project coordination skills. Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory, and the position offers 35 hours per week and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Health Care Management or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in facilities management and vendor management, preferably in a healthcare and/or nonprofit setting.
• Experience with project management or project coordination.
• Knowledge of fire pumps/fire panels, HVAC, and Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and BAS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand RFQ, RFP, and RFI processes.
• Prioritize tasks in a busy environment with multiple priorities.
• Must have valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager effectively and efficiently managing all DCHC infrastructure and facilities for business continuity.
• Assist Manager in development of a multi-year infrastructure strategy aligned with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Proactively liaise with departmental leaders to seek input on infrastructure needs and opportunities.
• Assist in managing all Capital Infrastructure projects including logistics management.
• Effectively work with external vendors to ensure deliverables are met on budget and within timelines.
• Assist in the negotiation of new site leases, relocation and related procurement or contract renewals.
• Support with conducting engineering and facility tests/reports to ensure safety and sustainability of facilities.
• Assist in supervising building design and systems and building operating systems (HVAC, BAS, Electrical, Access control).
• Assist the manager in ensuring periodic and preventive maintenance and that standards are met.
• Manage the facilities database, security systems and access control system(s).
• Support the manager in designing and implementing required policies.
• Support adherence to Health and Safety legislation.
• Ensure maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules are maintained.
• Provide oversight to building operations and contract staff and delegate tasks as required.
• Support special projects or initiatives as assigned.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusivity, and innovation.
• Provide insights into service delivery design and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Facilities management

Vendor management

Project coordination

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Office

BAS

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Facilities Management

Health Care Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Job description

Position Title: InfrastructureOperations Lead

Job Posting Deadline for Internal Candidates: August 4, 2026

Employment Status:Permanent Full-Time

Position Status: This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position

Vacancy Status:This posting is for an existing vacancy

Hours of Work:Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week

Salary Range:$64,000 -$68,000 commensurate on skills and experience and plus Group Benefits & HOOPP

Position Reports to:Manager,InfrastructureManagement & Operations

Primary work location:Oshawa with flexibility to work at other DCHC sites as required.

Organization

Who We Are:Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered charitable organization that provides integrated, accessible, and equitable community-based primary care, wellness services, and health education for Durham community members facing barriers to health and well-being.

Who We Serve:DCHC offers equity-focused programs and services for priority populations, including Indigenous peoples, Black communities, 2SLGBTQI+ community members, newcomers to Canada, seniors, and clients without a family doctor. This approach helps community members access both preventive care and care when they are ill.

How We Work:Our interprofessional team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counsellors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and administrative staff. Together, we place each client at the centre of care and respond to their needs through integrated clinical care, wellness supports, and health education.

Why Join Now:This is an exciting time to join DCHC as we advance an energizing path toward greater impact in local health care. Guided by our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, brand, client stories, and resources, we are diversifying, expanding, and strengthening how we serve the community.

Position Overview

TheInfrastructure OperationsLeadplays a crucial role in supporting the Infrastructure and Operationsteamin various key functions related to corporate services.The Infrastructure Operations Leadis responsible forensure the smooth operation of these essential services, contributing to the overall efficiency and functionality ofDurham Community Health Centre.This role involves overseeing and coordinating activities such as facilities managementandhealth and safety compliance.Additionally, may be asked toassistorserve on committees or project groups.

Responsibilities

• Assistthemanagereffectively and efficiently managing all DCHC infrastructure and facilities for business continuity.Ensurean updated business continuity plan exists within the organization.

• Assist Manager in development ofa multi-year infrastructure strategy exists in alignment with the organization’s strategicplanwith the guidance of the manager.

• Proactively liaise with departmental leaders to seek input on infrastructure needs and areas ofimprovement/opportunities.

• Assistin managingall Capital Infrastructure projects including logistic management of the organization.

• Effectively work withexternal vendors toensure deliverables are met on budget and within established timelines.

• Assistin thenegotiation of new site leases, relocation and related procurement or contractrenewals.

• Support with conductingappropriate engineeringand facility tests/reports to ensure safety and sustainability ofDHCfacilities.

• Assistin supervisingbuilding design and systemsand building operating systems (HVAC, BAS, Electrical, Access control), with the support of the manager.

• Assistthe manager in ensuringperiodic and preventive maintenance through proactivetroubleshooting.
• Ensure that facility maintenance and cleanliness standards are met.

• Manage the facilities database, securitysystemsand access control system(s).

• Support the manager in designing and implementing required policies.

• Supporttheeffectiveimplementationand adherence to Health and Safety legislation.

• Ensures that maintenance and preventative maintenance schedules aremaintained.

• Provides oversighttobuilding operations and contract staff and delegates and followsup ontasks asrequired.

• Support special projects orinitiatives asassigned

• Support positive working relationships within the team through effective communication, a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusivity, and innovation.

• Provide insights into service delivery design, support goal setting, staff performanceenhancementand quality improvement efforts.

• Effectively support fair workload distribution, employeeschedulingand actioning of absence requests.

Qualifications

• Diplomain BusinessAdministration, FacilitiesManagement, Health CareManagementora relatedfield; or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• 3-5 years ofexperience infacilities management,and vendor management, preferably in a healthcareand/or nonprofit setting.

• Experience with project management or project coordination

• General knowledge in the following areas:
  • Fire pumps/fire panels
  • HVAC systems
  • Occupational Health and Safety standards and procedures
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build andmaintaininternal and external stakeholderrelationships.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), building automation systems (BAS).

• Have excellentverbaland written communication skills.

• Understand tendering processes like RFQ, RFP, and RFI.

• Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines consistentlyin a busy environment with multiple competing priorities.

• Must have valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle totravel inbetween sites, asrequired.

• Be flexible and adaptable.

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position. DCHC will adhere to its duty to accommodate individuals who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason protected under human rights legislation.

DCHC encourages applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities served, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and other equity-deserving groups.

Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and celebrates diversity so all employees have the opportunity to thrive. DCHC will comply with all applicable standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and any other applicable legislation. If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations, please contact our Talent and Culture team at 905-723-0036 or by email at [e-mail].