Operations Manager- Facilities

As the leader in the developmental services sector, Bethesda Community Services is currently recruiting those interested in supporting adults, children and youth with developmental disabilities.
We envision ourselves as a community of support that inspires, encourages and empowers children, youth, and adults with special needs to live fulfilled lives. We value respect, diversity and inclusivity, collaboration and compassionate quality service.

Bethesda is seeking an experienced Operations Manager – Facilities to lead strategic planning, capital project oversight, infrastructure improvements, procurement, and space planning across all Bethesda properties in the Niagara Region/Hamilton. This role manages construction and renovation projects, regulatory coordination, and long?term capital planning while supervising Facilities and Purchasing staff. The Operations Manager ensures facilities and purchasing functions support organizational growth, compliance, and high?quality

environments for the people we support.

$73,295 to $98, 999 Annually based on a 40 hour work week. Wage will fluctuate based on qualifications and years of experience

• Liaise with all levels of management to ensure optimal service experience
• Supervise Facilities and Purchasing staff.
• Set performance standards and monitor capital, financial, and human resources.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, Collective Agreement, and employment legislation.
• Manage both unionized and non?union environments.

• Oversee all Bethesda properties across the Niagara Region-including asset planning, preventative maintenance, policy/SOP development and project lead
• Manage preventive maintenance, SOPs, risk practices, asset planning, policy development, and stakeholder communication.
• Manage rural property needs and Water/Wastewater systems.
• Fleet vehicle management

• Lead design, construction, renovation, and commissioning of capital projects.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Manage budgets, schedules, scope, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure safety, accessibility, and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with MOE, MTO, MMAH, TSSA, ESA, OHSA authorities.
• Ensure all infrastructure improvements meet legislative requirements.

• Oversees the purchasing department and all procurement activities.
• Ensures compliance with Broader Public Sector (BPS) procurement requirements.
• Estimates and tenders projects, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to procurement rules.
• Assists with completion of BPS procurement documents, including: o Request for Proposal (RFP) o Request for Quote (RFQ) o Request for Information (RFI)
• Ensures vendor of record practices and internal purchasing policies are followed.
• Develop and manage capital and operating budgets.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations.
• Align financial stewardship with long?term capital planning.
• Provide annualized property reports based on investment vs. need.

• Coordinate with Facilities Manager on design, scope, budgets, and risk.
• Ensure quality assurance through contractor and vendor communication.
• Maintain compliance with operational, safety, and legislative requirements.
• Follow all Bethesda health and safety policies.

• University Degree in a related subject such as Business Management, or Engineering; MBA is preferred
• Successful completion of the Project Management Professional Designation (PMP) with PMI and Certified Facility Manager designation with IFMA is not required but considered an asset
• Strong working knowledge of public procurement,…