NU-331Position: Manager of Facilities Operations, Maintenance & Capital Projects - PermanentLocation: Kemptville Board Office Hours of work: 35 hours/week Salary: $137,102 - $163,268/annumEffective: ImmediatelyNotePlease refer to the attached for further information.

QualificationsRequired

· Post-secondary education in engineering, construction management, facilities management, or a related discipline.

· Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in facilities management, construction management, maintenance, operations, asset management, or a related field.

· Demonstrated success leading large, multi-site teams within a complex or unionized organization.

· Experience managing significant operating and capital budgets.

· Thorough knowledge of building operations, maintenance best practices, construction management, procurement, and asset management principles.

· Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, negotiation, consensus-building, and problem-solving skills.

· Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.

· Successful Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Preferred

· Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), Project Management Professional (PMP), Facility Management Professional (FMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), or equivalent professional designation.

· Experience in education, municipal, healthcare, or equivalent broader public sector environment.

· Experience in broader public sector procurement legislation.

· Knowledge of Ministry of Education capital funding, asset management, and school renewal programs.

· Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), building automation systems (BAS), and project management software applications.

Send application and curriculum vitae no later than:Wednesday September 30, 2026 by 4:00pme-mail: [email protected] thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The CDSBEO adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is committed to an inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The Catholic District School Board acknowledges that our schools are located on the unceded, traditional Algonquin territory of the Anishinaabe people as well as the land of the Mohawk territory of the Haudenosaunee/Rotinonhsho’n:ni people. We respect both the land and the people of this land including all Indigenous people who have walked in this place.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA), if applicants require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please reach prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Lead the Future of Educational FacilitiesThe Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) is seeking an accomplished, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as Manager of Facilities Operations, Maintenance & Capital Projects.





Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer, this senior leadership position oversees facilities operations, maintenance, capital projects, asset management, and environmental stewardship across the Board’s facilities portfolio.

The Manager ensures that schools and Board sites are safe, welcoming, efficient, and sustainable environments that support students, staff, and the Board’s long-term stewardship of public assets.

Why Join CDSBEO?

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a significant educational facility portfolio. As a member of the CDSBEO leadership team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of school infrastructure, guide significant capital investments, lead a dedicated team of professionals, and make a lasting impact on the learning environment of thousands of students and staff across the region.

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Job Identification: Title: Manager of Facilities Operations, Maintenance & Capital Projects Immediate Supervisor: Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating OfficerB.

Job Summary: The Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Board facilities, grounds, infrastructure, and related services.The position is accountable for long-term facilities planning, effective service delivery, capital construction and renewal, regulatory compliance, budget management, and leadership of a large multi-site workforce. The Manager also serves as the Board’s senior facilities advisor, working collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure facilities support student achievement and organizational excellence.C. Portfolio Overview· 39 schools and 3 Board sites

· Approximately 120 facilities employees

· Operating and capital budget oversight

· Board-wide custodial, maintenance, capital, energy, environmental, and grounds services

D. Duties and Responsibilities: · Provide vision and strategic direction for facilities operations and services.

· Develop and implement long-term asset management, infrastructure renewal, and capital investment plans.

· Advise senior leadership on facilities risks, infrastructure needs, operational improvements, and capital planning.

· Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and service excellence.

· Direct Board-wide custodial, maintenance, grounds, environmental, and energy management services.

· Ensure facilities are safe, functional, accessible, and maintained to high operational standards.

· Monitor service delivery, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Lead departmental emergency response efforts related to facility incidents, utility disruptions, environmental events, and operational emergencies.

· Ensure effective use of maintenance management and building systems technology.

· Develop and manage multi-year capital construction, school renewal,



and facility improvement programs.

· Oversee the planning, design, tendering, construction, and commissioning of capital projects.

· Manage consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and professional service providers.

· Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable legislation and Board policies.

· Lead facility condition assessment and long-term infrastructure renewal planning.

· Develop, present, and manage annual operating and capital budgets.

· Monitor expenditures, contractual commitments, project budgets, and available Ministry funding opportunities.

· Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for senior leadership, school administrators, and Trustees as required.

· Lead, mentor, coach, and develop management, supervisory, and facilities staff.

· Foster a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

· Collaborate with Human Resources and union representatives on labour relations and workforce matters.

· Lead workforce planning, recruitment, employee development, and performance management initiatives.

· Support positive employee relations and effective Collective Agreement administration.

· Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Building Code, Fire Code, AODA, environmental legislation, and all other applicable regulations.

· Oversee environmental stewardship, energy conservation, and sustainability initiatives.

· Lead organizational risk management efforts related to facilities and infrastructure.

· Respond to recommendations from Authorities Having Jurisdiction, auditors, insurers, and Joint Health and Safety Committees.

E. Qualifications:Required

· Post-secondary education in engineering, construction management, facilities management, or a related discipline.

· Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in facilities management, construction management, maintenance, operations, asset management, or a related field.

· Demonstrated success leading large, multi-site teams within a complex or unionized organization.

· Experience managing significant operating and capital budgets.

· Thorough knowledge of building operations, maintenance best practices, construction management, procurement, and asset management principles.

· Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, negotiation, consensus-building, and problem-solving skills.

· Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.

· Successful Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Preferred

· Skilled Engineer (P.Eng.), Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), Project Management Professional (PMP), Facility Management Professional (FMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), or equivalent professional designation.

· Experience in education, municipal, healthcare, or equivalent broader public sector environment.

· Experience in broader public sector procurement legislation.

· Knowledge of Ministry of Education capital funding, asset management, and school renewal programs.

· Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), building automation systems (BAS), and project management software applications.

📌 Manager of Facilities Operations, Maintenance & Capital Projects (Kemptville)
🏢 Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
📍 Kemptville