Compensation Pay Range: $58.74-$69.12

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few stand-standalone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director,



Facilities Maintenance and Operations, the Manager, Fire Safety and Ground Operations, is responsible for the planning, coordination, and compliance of CHEO’s Fire and Life Safety Program, grounds maintenance, helipad operations, pest control, and workplace safety functions. The Manager ensures all CHEO facilities, community sites, and outdoor areas are protected, operationally ready, and fully compliant with applicable codes, standards, and regulations. The Manager oversees fire prevention and training programs, as well as the inspection and maintenance of fire detection and suppression systems, and conducts monthly fire drills, serving as the primary liaison with local fire services. Additionally, the Manager is responsible for directing ground maintenance, ice removal, storm water control, landscaping, and external infrastructure. Furthermore, the Manager ensures safe and compliant helipad operations in accordance with Transport Canada requirements, oversees pest control activities, and enforces workplace safety policies across the Facilities Maintenance and Planning Department (FMPD), including snow and ice removal. Overall, the Manager applies technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and leadership skills to safeguard patients, families, staff, and visitors in a complex healthcare environment. This is a full-time, onsite position based in Ottawa.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

- Fire and Life Safety Program Management:



Leads CHEO’s Fire Safety Program to ensure compliance with Ontario Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, and accreditation requirements. Maintains the Fire Safety Manual, Fire Orders, statistics, and inspection records for the CHEO complex as well as off-site locations. Conducts routine inspections of alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, hose cabinets, and related systems. Manages repairs, replacements, service contracts, and annual S1001 testing in a high-risk institutional setting. Investigates fire alarms and false alarms, prepares incident reports, and coordinates familiarization tours and joint safety reviews with local fire departments. Reviews engineering and construction plans for compliance. Oversees hot work permitting, inspections, and enforcement of related safety measures. Plans and delivers fire safety training for the Fire Response Team, security personnel, and staff, including evacuation procedures, alarm panel operations, and firefighting equipment use. Leads monthly fire drills, new staff orientations, emergency code exercises (i.e., Code Brown, Code Red), and fire safety awareness campaigns. Maintains accurate training and compliance records.
- Workplace Safety and Compliance: Develops, implements, and enforces safety policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and hazard control measures for the FMPD Department. Conducts hazard assessments, reviews safety-related reports, maintains confined and interstitial space records, and ensures adherence to Occupational Health and Safety procedures. Organises safety training, deploys hazard signage, and ensures safe work practices in all FMPD operations. Supports emergency preparedness, participate

📌 Manager, Fire Safety and Ground Operations, Facilities Management – Permanent Full-Time (Ottawa)
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