Assistant Manager, Facilities (TFT)

POSITION TITLE Assistant Manager, Facilities Operations & Maintenance SHIFT TYPE Monday - Friday DEPT/PROGRAM Facilities Operations & Maintenance JOB CLASS PE004 EMPLOYMENT TYPE Temporary Full Time up to 1 year EMPLOYEE GROUP Management WORK SCHEDULE 75 hours bi-weekly SALARY $41.15-$48.41 per hour VACANCY TYPE Existing Vacancy Open POSTING DATE October 16, 2026 HYBRID ELIGIBLE No OPEN POSITIONS 1 Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province. The Manager, Facility Operations and Maintenance, is currently seeking an Assistant Manager. The purpose of the position is to lead in-house service personnel, contracted services, and construction contractors ensuring delivery of responsive service critical to supporting business continuity and providing an optimal uninterrupted working environment. Assist in the organization of new construction, renovations, and improvement projects ensuring completion on time and on budget while meeting user expectations. Please Note: TheIncumbent will be required to work flexible hours to meet unpredictable timelines and project requirements. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Lead the in-house maintenance team and trade staff, grounds staff, and drivers with oversight on maintenance and project delivery, reinforcing performance standards. Ensures the provision of efficient and effective building services through the maintenance of plant equipment. Develops and establishes preventative maintenance programs to ensure effective operation; develop long-term plans for the continuous renewal and beautification of Hospital infrastructure. Updates and maintains the Hospitals ‘Asbestos Management Program’ inventories, generates refrigerant waste inventory reduction programs, manages the hazardous waste disposal program; investigates all indoor air quality complaints from the Hospital community. Build and maintain position and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders Facilitates contract administration in consultation with Materials Management Work with engineers, consultants and architects as an owner representative, obtain and source necessary information/resources including personnel to develop the project design and plans. Manage project risks, communicate and liaise with customers; maintains records of projects REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: A college certificate or diploma in a related field is required (e.g. Engineering, Construction, Architecture, etc.); Certification in a skilled trade is considered an asset. Completion of CHA management courses or equivalent and completion of Project Management designation preferred. Additional preferences include: CHES (Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society) membership CSA (Canadian Standards Association) training Experience with government procurement practices A minimum of four years of demonstrated experience in a facilities management/project management role is required Demonstrated experience in healthcare operations/ capital project capacity and project delivery. Demonstrated knowledge of the Building Code and Fire Code is essential. Familiarity with the Ontario Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Local Zoning By-Laws, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and any other applicable codes is required. Emergency systems and life safety systems to support hospital Emergency Planning. Demonstrated knowledge of the operational planning process is required to develop operating plan. Knowledge of Auto CAD, Microsoft Excel, and Project Management software Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude Preference for proficiency in French/Eng…

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