Job ID 31052: Director, Corporate Facilities and Energy Management

City of Hamilton; Middlesex Centre; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city that values innovation and community engagement as the Director of Corporate Facilities and Energy Management. In this pivotal role, you will lead a diverse team to enhance service delivery across facilities, energy initiatives, and corporate security. Your strategic insight will guide the City towards sustainable practices while ensuring operational excellence. With a focus on collaboration and stakeholder engagement, you will shape the future of the City’s facilities, making a lasting impact on the community. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of residents and the environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in capital programming and facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of building operations and maintenance.
• Ability to manage complex projects and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for City facilities and energy management.
• Oversee daily operations of City facilities and ensure compliance.
• Develop energy management strategies to reduce carbon footprint.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

University Degree in Facilities Management

Certification in Project Management (PMP)

Degree in Public Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

• Job ID #31052: Director, Corporate Facilities and Energy Management
• Union: Non-Union
• Job Description ID #: A5792
• Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on May 14, 2025.
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
  

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

As the Director, Corporate Facilities and Energy Management, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the City’s Facilities and Energy Management division. Reporting to the General Manager of Public Works, you will provide strong leadership across key portfolios, including Facilities Management, Capital Projects, Stadium Operations, Energy Management, and Corporate Security.

Your mandate is to deliver high-quality, efficient, and sustainable services that align with the City’s mission, values, and strategic priorities. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, championing a culture of innovation, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer experience excellence. This role demands both strategic insight and operational excellence, ensuring that City facilities are safe, accessible, environmentally responsible, and responsive to the evolving needs of residents, stakeholders, and staff.

You will be responsible for setting goals, allocating resources, and implementing policies that enhance service delivery, manage risk, and optimize long-term value. Acting as a key advisor and representative on facilities and energy matters, you will build strong, collaborative relationships internally and externally to support the City’s long-term growth and thriving future.

GENERAL DUTIES

Strategic Leadership and Planning

Lead strategic planning for the operation, maintenance, and development of City-owned facilities, energy initiatives, and security systems.

Align divisional initiatives with corporate strategic goals and Council priorities.

Champion innovation, environmental stewardship and sustainability, and service delivery excellence across all portfolios.

Operations and Service Delivery Excellence

Oversee daily and emergency operations of all City facilities, including 24/7 response systems.

Ensure service quality, cost-efficiency, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Direct the delivery of services across a broad portfolio of facilities, including administrative buildings, recreation centres, public works yards,

libraries, emergency services buildings.

Energy Management and Sustainability

Develop and execute energy management strategies to improve efficiency and reduce the City's carbon footprint.

Monitor energy performance and promote environmental stewardship across operations.

Capital Program and Asset Management

Oversee effective capital planning and management of various facilities namely Recreation, library, fire, paramedics etc.

Oversee the strategic planning and implementation of capital projects including the future development, design, engineering, and new construction of corporate facilities, along with life cycle renewal of existing facilities and building components.

Corporate Security

Develops goals and objectives, initiates projects dealing with Stadium, Capital Projects, Facilities and Energy Management as well as Corporate Security portfolio.

Directs and refines a security and energy management strategy.

Participates, and regularly acts as main spokesperson, in discussions on Stadium, Capital Projects, Facilities and Energy Management and Corporate Security issues.

Financial and Resource Management

Develops capital programing and delivery of capital projects, facilities planning & management, operations, performance and contract management.

Ensures the effective and efficient use of financial and staff resources. Using a "best practices" approach, develops and delivers quality services in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Develops and directs strategic planning, financial budget administration and human resource management.

Stakeholder Engagement

Instils a proactive and customer service focus with true stakeholder engagement with subordinate staff. Will also explore various innovative approaches and models for new construction through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

OTHER DUTIES

Represents the Division in Labour Relations issues including chairing Labour/Management meetings, assisting in negotiations for collective agreements, negotiates grievance settlements, interviews and appoints applicants to staff vacancies.

Demonstrates support for the organization’s values of honesty, accountability, innovation, leadership, respect, excellence and teamwork.

Ensures that employees are provided with and use the appropriate equipment, material and/or procedures required to perform the assigned duties. Ensures that all employees perform work in accordance with applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton department and corporate policies and procedures. Ensures that appropriate action is followed for those employees who do not work in compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.

Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable health and safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate, departmental and divisional policies and procedures related to occupational health and safety.

Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A University Degree in Facilities Management, Public Administration, Recreation/Facility and Park Management, Business Administration or certification from a recognized educational institution, CFM designation and/or strong disciplines in Civil Engineering, Mechanical and Building Science Engineering, Architecture. A Project Management PMP designation would be considered an asset.
2. Must have extensive progressively responsible experience capital programing and delivery of capital projects, facilities planning & management, operations, performance and contract management. Demonstrated significant direct senior managerial experience including strategic planning, financial budget administration and human resource management.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in a range of core functions of the recreation portfolio, including facility management, stadium operation, capital and asset management, program management, and building community capacity.
4. Highly developed analytical and business planning skills with a proven track record for long-term visioning and strategic planning.
5. Extensive and demonstrated experience in building operations, maintenance, asset management, construction technology including mechanical/electrical systems, roof/wall/ventilation, energy and structural systems.
6. Excellent research, planning, report writing, marketing, financial, administration, revenue generating, project management, communication and facilitation skills.
7. Ability to direct the delivery of capital programs, stadium operation and facilities management programs and services for the City by making use of leadership skills complemented by an innovative and results-oriented approach.
8. Strong interpersonal skills including an ability to establish and build effective relationships with staff, cross functional corporate teams, partner organizations and voluntary groups; ability to liaise effectively with the public and elected officials.
9. Ability to plan, prioritize and manage workloads of personal work and various teams; experience working in a highly unionized work environment.
10. Demonstrated management, coaching and team-building skills along with strong decision-making and problem solving skills for dealing with challenging situations.
11. Extensive computer experience in a Windows environment utilizing MS Office software with a strong focus on financial analysis and economic justification.
12. Demonstrated financial management skills developing, implementing and monitoring large scale operating and capital budgets.
13. Knowledge of the relevant applications of the National, Provincial and Municipal Building Codes and practices, the Employee Standards Act, the Municipal Act, the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Regulations, the Insurance Advisory Council Regulations, CSA Standards, Forms of Agreement, the Canadian Standard Form of Construction Document, The Occupational Health and Safety Act, The Operating Engineers Act, Amusement Act and Ontario Disabilities Act.
14. Thorough knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations as it relates to the position.
15. Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License valid in the Province of Ontario and be able to maintain same.
16. Provision of a vehicle for use on the job.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID CLASS “G” DRIVER’S LICENCE AND PROOF THEREOF IS REQUIRED AFTER HIRE.

Disclaimer:

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

Terms:

The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.