Infrastructure Operations Lead

Durham Community Health Centre•Oshawa, ON

2d•CA$64,000 - CA$68,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Infrastructure Operations Lead plays a crucial role in supporting the Infrastructure and Operations team in various key functions related to corporate services. The Infrastructure Operations Lead is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of these essential services, contributing to the overall efficiency and functionality of Durham Community Health Centre. This role involves overseeing and coordinating activities such as facilities management and health and safety compliance. Additionally, may be asked to assist or serve on committees or project groups.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Health Care Management or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in facilities management, and vendor management, preferably in a healthcare and/or nonprofit setting.
Experience with project management or project coordination
General knowledge in the following areas: Fire pumps/fire panels, HVAC systems, Occupational Health and Safety standards and procedures
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), building automation systems (BAS).
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understand tendering processes like RFQ, RFP, and RFI.
Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines consistently in a busy environment with multiple competing priorities.
Must have valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle to travel in between sites, as required.
Be flexible and adaptable.
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

Assist the manager effectively and efficiently managing all DCHC infrastructure and facilities for business continuity. Ensure an updated business continuity plan exists within the organization.
Assist Manager in development of a multi-year infrastructure strategy exists in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan with the guidance of the manager.
Proactively liaise with departmental leaders to seek input on infrastructure needs and areas of improvement/opportunities.
Assist in managing all Capital Infrastructure projects including logistic management of the organization.
Effectively work with external vendors to ensure deliverables are met on budget and within established timelines.
Assist in the negotiation of new site leases, relocation and related procurement or contract renewals.
Support with conducting appropriate engineering and facility tests/reports to ensure safety and sustainability of DHC facilities.
Assist in supervising building design and systems and building operating systems (HVAC, BAS, Electrical, Access control), with the support of the manager.
Assist the manager in ensuring periodic and preventive maintenance through proactive troubleshooting.
Ensure that facility maintenance and cleanliness standards are met.
Manage the facilities database, security systems and access control system(s).
Support the manager in designing and implementing required policies.
Support the effective implementation and adherence to Health and Safety legislation.
Ensures that maintenance and preventative maintenance schedules are maintained.
Provides oversight to building operations and contract staff and delegates and follows up on tasks as required.
Support special projects or initiatives as assigned
Support positive working relationships within the team through effective communication, a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusivity, and innovation.
Provide insights into service delivery design, support goal setting, staff performance enhancement and quality improvement efforts.
Effectively support fair workload distribution, employee scheduling and actioning of absence requests.