Supervisor 1, OHSC Grounds

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital seeks a Supervisor of the Ottawa Health Science Centre (OHSC) to lead strategic planning, coordination, and oversight of outdoor infrastructure across OHSC grounds. You will liaise with contractors, consultants and government agencies to ensure safe, compliant operations aligned with budgets and long-term site goals.

You will manage landscape maintenance, construction supervision, asset management and emergency response, ensuring a welcoming environment for patients, staff

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Horticulture, Landscaping, Facilities Management, or related trade.
• Minimum three years of hands-on grounds management, landscaping, facilities maintenance, or related field, including supervisory experience.
• Experience administering service contracts and working with external contractors.
• Knowledge of landscaping operations, snow and ice control programs, and grounds maintenance practices.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a complex operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, coordination and oversight of outdoor infrastructure and site services across OHSC grounds.
• Function as a key technical resource and liaison among contractors, consultants and agencies.
• Ensure operations align with safety regulations, budget requirements and long-term objectives.
• Oversee contract administration, asset management and emergency response services.
• Support safe, functional and welcoming environments for patients, staff and visitors.

Skills

Grounds management

Supervisory experience

Contract administration

Snow/ice control

MS Office

Communication

Health & safety

Education

Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Horticulture/ Landscaping/Facilities Management

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

The Supervisor of the Ottawa Health Science Centre (OHSC) is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and oversight of all outdoor infrastructure and site services across the OHSC grounds, on behalf of the OHSC member organizations. Reporting to the Manager, Facility Management and Renewal, this role ensures the effective delivery of landscape maintenance, construction supervision, contract administration, asset management, and emergency response services.

The Supervisor serves as a key technical resource and liaison among contractors, consultants, government agencies, and institutional stakeholders, ensuring all operations align with safety regulations, budget requirements, and long-term site development objectives. The role plays a critical part in maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

What you will bring

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Horticulture, Landscaping, Facilities Management, or a related trade.
• Minimum three (3) years of hands-on experience in grounds management, landscaping, facilities maintenance, or a related field, including supervisory experience.
• Experience administering service contracts and working with external contractors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of landscaping operations, snow and ice control programs, and grounds maintenance practices.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a complex operational environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations, and best practices.

You will stand out with

• Snow and Ice Control Training.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience within a healthcare, institutional, municipal, or large campus environment.
• Experience developing and implementing asset management plans.
• Experience managing operational and capital budgets.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, ArcGIS, landscape plans, technical specifications, and construction drawings.
• Experience overseeing contractors and coordinating construction or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of sustainable landscaping and environmental stewardship practices.

What you can expect from us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

This is a permanent position.

$88,455.90 - $107,616.60/year

Rotation/Shifts

Days, and evenings, including weekends, 8-hour shifts.

*For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.