Lead - Physical Plant Services, Planning and Projects

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Manitoba; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Manitoba seeks a Lead for Physical Plant Services, responsible for overseeing maintenance programs and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in healthcare facilities and demonstrate strong leadership and technical skills. Join a dedicated team committed to providing quality care in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years relevant experience in a healthcare facility.
• Minimum three years in a Management/Supervision capacity.

Responsibilities

• Support the Physical Plant Services Program in developing CMMS.
• Provide leadership support and coverage as needed.

Skills

Electrical Knowledge

Plumbing Knowledge

Carpentry Knowledge

Technical Ability

Communication

Leadership

Education

Journeyman Tradesman

Post‐Secondary Education

Certified Engineering Technology Program

5th Class Power Engineer Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Lead - Physical Plant Services, Planning and Projects

Requisition ID: 381520

Position Number: 385-7116599-M192-02

Posting End Date:May 23, 2025

Union: Non Union

Department/Unit: Physical Plant Services

City: Flexible in Manitoba

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 1.0

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed upon

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager - Physical Plant Services, the Lead - Physical Plant Services, Planning and Projects primary responsibility is to support the Physical Plant Services Program in developing and maintaining the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), supporting the safety and security process, preparing Safety & Security project submissions and working on projects as required. They will also provide leadership support and coverage as needed. The incumbent collaborates with the Manager - Physical Plant Services and Director of Support Services on the development, integration, maintenance and management of Physical Plant Services programs, plans, policies, code and standard compliance.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years relevant Physical Plant Services experience in a healthcare facility or related setting.
• Minimum three (3) years in a Management/Supervision capacity required.
• Experience managing/supervising in a unionized environment and interpreting Collective Agreements.
• Familiar with personnel management principles and experience with interviewing and hiring, employee recognition, administering discipline, assessing employee training needs, performance appraisals, and attendance management.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Journeyman Tradesman, or;
• Completion of Post‐Secondary Education relevant to the position, or;
• Completion of a Certified Engineering Technology Program or Equivalent certification in Project/Construction management, or;
• 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate as recognized by the Province of Manitoba.
• Completion of Management or Supervision courses/training.
• A combination of experience, education and knowledge of equipment and systems associated in a healthcare facility or related setting.
• Other combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Understanding of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry needs in health care facilities.
• Technical ability to perform building maintenance services in emergent situation.
• Knowledge of and ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of the utilization of various Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) contracts, specifically CCDC 2, CCDC 5a & 5b and CCDC 14 is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z8000 and CSA Z317.13 Guidelines.
• Proficiency in computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to take charge and initiate actions toward the achievement of goals.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate the multiple components of an integrated system within a health delivery model.
• Demonstrated ability to create a wider understanding and advance regional health priorities and partnerships through communication process.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with internal and external stake holders in a mutually respectful manner.
• Demonstrated ability to develop skills and knowledge in self and staff, based on learning and communicating best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to assess what the problems are, form a plan toward a solution of the problem(s) and initiate action necessary to resolve the problems in an adaptable, flexible and ethical manner.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of the internal structure, programs, services and external partnerships and understands how their position fits with Southern Health‐Santé Sud organizational structure.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and adhere to the organizations values and standards of ethical behavior.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate a keen sense of reality and fundamental decision-making skills in order to decide in advance what needs to be done and how it is to be done.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to work in a variety of temperatures including excessive heat or cold.
• May be required to work with hazardous chemicals.
• May occasionally be required to work evenings, weekend and statutory holidays.
• Will be required to travel to other facilities in the region as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.