Senior Manager, Facility Services

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to decolonizing education, equity, engagement and innovation. Guided by our commitment to Human Rights, Equity and Restorative Indigenous Educational Wellness, we recognize that all aspects of our work, including the planning, design and stewardship of learning environments, contribute to student well-being, belonging and success. We seek leaders who demonstrate a commitment to advancing equity, reconciliation and inclusive practices through their decision-making, relationships and service delivery.

We are guided by our Vision, growing Together, and our Mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future. Our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique and distinct identities as well as individualized needs of every student and every staff member udly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 2 Adult Learning Centres, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.

The Board is seeking a strategic and service-oriented leader to oversee planning and accommodations, construction, maintenance, operations and facilities management for its schools and administrative buildings. The Senior Manager, Facility Services provides leadership for Accommodation, Planning and Rentals;
Capital Projects and Building Renewal; and Facility Operations.

Reporting to the Superintendent of Business Services (Chief Financial Officer), you will translate the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan and decisions into facilities plans and services that support safe, accessible and inclusive learning and working environments and contribute to student achievement and well-being. You will bring proven leadership in planning, collaborative decision-making and team building, with the interpersonal skills to address the needs of diverse internal and external partners.

• Lead the ongoing development, administration and implementation of the Board’s Long-Term Facilities Plan, align facilities planning, capital investments and operations with the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan, including responsible fiscal management and equitable investment in accessible and sustainable facilities.
• Provide leadership and accountability for advancing all pillars of the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) through Facility Services. Contribute to the system-wide achievement of the Sustainable Education System pillar by leading equitable investment in accessible and sustainable facilities that respond to changing student and community needs, ensuring responsible fiscal management and supporting a robust facilities workforce.
• Lead facilities planning and capital renewal initiatives that support environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, climate resilience and responsible stewardship of Board assets.
• Ensure facilities planning, renewal and operations support compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and advance accessible, barrier-free learning and working environments.
• Provide leadership and coordination related to facility emergency preparedness, business continuity and response to infrastructure emergencies.
• Oversee day-to-day facility operations, including maintenance and caretaking services.
• Plan and oversee preventive maintenance and monitor building system performance to support continued operations.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team, with direct…