Senior Manager, Facility Services

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 ourMission 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 at HWDSB. Proudly 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 supervisory responsibility for the Facility Services Coordinator;
  Assistant Manager, Facility Services;
  Manager of Planning, Accommodations and Rentals;
  Manager of Facility Operations;
  and Manager of Capital Projects.
• Monitor and manage annual facilities operating and capital budgets and expenditure reports.
• Ensure best value in maintenance, renovations, school renewal, new construction and the acquisition and sale of school sites.
• Provide oversight and leadership to all Ministry of Education and municipal reporting requirements related to facilities, capital projects and planning.
• Advise the Superintendent of Business Services (Chief Financial Officer), Chief Executive Officer, trustees and school administrators on infrastructure risks, space accommodation and community use of schools.
• Prepare clear, accurate and effective reports that keep the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Superintendent of Business Services (Chief Financial Officer), trustees and the public informed about facilities plans, project progress, financial implications, risks and outcomes, and support informed decision-making and public accountability.
• Incorporate principles of reconciliation, Indigenous engagement and culturally responsive design considerations into facilities planning and capital projects where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with municipal, provincial and community partners related to accommodation planning, capital projects and facility operations.
• Report on the Long-Term Facilities Plan and project initiatives through the Finance and Facilities Committee.

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Management or a related field.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, including senior leadership responsibilities related to capital projects, facilities operations, strategic planning, budget oversight, and the supervision of professional, technical, and operational staff within a large, complex public sector or institutional environment.
• Strong knowledge of technical operations, capital planning, facilities management best practices, health and safety responsibilities, and applicable legislation and regulations, including the Ontario Building Code, Fire Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Professional certification, such as Facility Management Professional (FMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Project Management Professional (PMP), is preferred.
• Experience in the education sector, an understanding of the unique needs of school facilities and a record of exemplary leadership in publicly funded education are preferred.
• Proven ability to navigate and work effectively within a school board governance environment, fostering productive relationships with trustees, senior leadership, and key internal and external partners while supporting transparent and informed decision-making.
• Demonstrated strategic planning, change management and collaborative leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and deliver effective, customer-focused services.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with an understanding of the complexity of a large educational organization.
• Effective communication, relationship-building and conflict management skills, including the ability to listen, exercise sound judgment and remain calm in challenging situations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively and maintain confidentiality and privacy.

This position requires office-based work, site visits and meetings with internal and external partners. It requires travel to Board sites and external meetings, attendance at Board and evening meetings as needed, regular on-call availability, and after-hours emergency response. A valid driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle are required.

Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $162,926 - $182,042, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package and participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan.

Vacancy Status: Current Vacancy

We thank all applicants for their interest in Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board acknowledges our presence on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please email View email address on ca.hrm.tc and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, local environmental context and the broader community.

HWDSB’s vision of Growing Together is rooted in our mission to ensure every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and unique needs of our students, staff and our communities.

HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, inclusion and Indigeneity, and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes for every student. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes applications from:

• Indigenous Peoples (e.G., First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples).
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.G., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.).
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
• Persons who identify as women.
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.E., Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+).

As part of HWDSB’s commitment to employment equity, inclusion and Indigeneity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity-based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.

The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB’s progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices. We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1.6 - Privacy ).

Information on this form is collected pursuant to Ontario’s Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) . Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices . Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 3 years after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 3 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select “prefer not to answer”. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form, please contact View email address on ca.hrm.tc.