Supervisor Plant Operations
Job ID
23264
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Annualized Hiring Range
$85,455 - $117,500
*Compensation commensurate with experience
Dept/Program Name
CRL Plant Operations
Target Openings
1
Work Type
In Person
Hours of Work
37.50
FTE
1.00
Contract Length
24 months
Level of Police Check
Criminal & Judicial Record
Date Posted
2026-08-12
Deadline to Apply
**About Sick

Kids**
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick

Kids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

Sick

Kids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join Sick

Kids, you become part of our community.

We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of
_Healthier Children. A Better World_
.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
**Position Description**
Reporting to the Manager, PGCRL Facilities Operations, the Supervisor, PGCRL Facilities Operations will oversee the general operation, mechanical and electrical maintenance, repair and minor installation activities for the Peter Gilgan Center for Research and Learning (PGCRL) Sick

Kids facility to provide a safe and comfortable environment for researchers and staff.

They will monitor the operations, making sure that equipment is safe, efficient and reliable.

The Supervisor, PGCRL Facilities Operations will supervise staff and deal with scheduling and labor-related issues including discipline procedures.

They will also negotiate service contracts with the mechanical, electrical and fire safety equipment service suppliers and supervise maintenance work, including minimizing cost and maximizing operational efficiencies through the supervision of full-time unionized staff and contract workers (as needed).
**Here's What You'll Get To Do**
Plan, schedule and supervise the operation, maintenance and repair work of mechanical and electrical equipment/systems to provide a safe, secure, reliable and efficient environment
Supervise the contractors who inspect/service the Fire Safety and Building Automation Systems, ensure that all components, devices, and major equipment are operational at all times




Oversee extended work days to ensure that work orders are conducted with the least amount of disruption to daily research activities where required
Provide on call response to emergency situations on weekends and after hours
Monitor, inspect and properly document all work to ensure quality of workmanship meets applicable codes, standards, regulations and guidelines and performs safety inspections
Review daily maintenance work orders, prioritize, schedule and assign work to staff and conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections on equipment and hospital facilities to ensure operational parameters are maintained
Initiate and develop innovative solutions to ensure that specialized work orders are processed efficiently and identify opportunities to reduce costs for the department
Ensure that all assigned work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with hospital and departmental procedures and the Occupational and Safety Act
Provide cost estimates and arrange outside contractors/supplies for systems and equipment installation maintenance and repairs activities when necessary
Requisite all required equipment and materials to support work activities, collaborate with hospital staff and departments to identify areas that require maintenance improvement, and ensure appropriate response to customer' requests
Prepare and present proposals to the Manager, Facilities Operations or to the Director, Research Operations for approval
Liaise with renovation project teams to ensure building facility shutdowns are arranged and assistance in construction active is available
Ensure availability of staffing and schedule staff and resources to support the delivery of all department activities
Work with manager and the other supervisors with Human Resources/Labor Relations issues that pertain to recruitment, orientation, training, retention, grievance procedures, performance appraisals, discipline, termination and succession planning.

Provide written reports as required (incident/accidents, efficiency etc.)
Monitor energy consumption and investigate any variance in established norms.

Continually explore opportunities to improve the plants' overall efficiency.

Work with the Manager of energy and the environment to achieve energy saving goals and a more environmentally friendly operation
**Here's What You'll Need**
CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
College Diploma and Building Environmental Systems Certificate or university degree in Engineering




Minimum five years experience as Supervisor of Facilities Operations in a Healthcare or industrial environment, preferably working in a unionized environment setting
Proven leadership, troubleshooting, and team building skills, ability to lead and supervise skilled trades group
Strong understanding of HVAC controls, BAS, Fire Alarm and Fire Protection systems, back-up power, water treatment system, lighting controls
Understand importance and demonstrates ability to foster a culture of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
**Here's What You'll Love**
·
This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage.

The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
·
A focus on employee wellness with our new
Staff Health and Well-being Strategy (https://2025.sickkids.ca/staffwellbeing/)
.

Self-care helps us support others.
·
A hospital that welcomes and focuses on
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (https://2025.sickkids.ca/edi/)
.
·
The prospect to make an impact.

Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at Sick

Kids and contributing to our vision of
_Healthier Children. A Better World_
.
·
For more on why you'll love working at Sick

Kids,
visit our careers site (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/careers-volunteer/careers/)
.
**Employment Type:**
37.5 hrs/week
2-year contract
On-site work model
**Our Commitment to Diversity**
Sick

Kids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve.

Learn more about workplace inclusion. (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/about/edi/workplace-inclusion/)
**Accessibility & Accommodation**
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our
aSKHR team ( [email protected] )
.

Sick

Kids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired.

If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview.

Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
**How To Apply**
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with a short description of the issues you are experiencing.

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**Tip:**
Combine your cover letter and resume into
**ONE**
document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.

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