Compensation Pay Range:

$75.67-$89.19

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinaabe 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. Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinaabe 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-alone, 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 Chief Capital Planning and Development Officer (CCPDO) and working in close partnership with the Director, Capital Projects, the Director, Facilities Operations and Maintenance provides leadership and direction to CHEO’s facilities operations team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. As a key member of the Facilities Management, Planning and Development (FMPD) leadership team, the Director collaborates with clinical, operational, and corporate leaders to support current and future healthcare delivery needs.

The Director is accountable for the protected, reliable, and efficient operation of all CHEO facilities, including the main campus, Integrated Treatment Centre (ITC), and off-site locations. This includes oversight of engineering services, plant operations, maintenance, utilities, infrastructure, capital interfaces, and critical building systems.



The Director ensures regulatory compliance and system reliability while leading asset management, lifecycle renewal, risk-informed maintenance, sustainability, and emergency preparedness programs, aligned with organizational priorities and uninterrupted patient care.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Develop and implement a facilities management framework aligned with organizational goals and growth plans; establish policies, SOPs, governance structures, service standards, and SLAs, ensuring regulatory and safety compliance

Develop and implement business continuity plans, emergency response procedures, and crisis management protocols

Establish short- and long-term asset management and capital replacement plans

Provide strategic recommendations on infrastructure investment, modernization, and growth initiatives

Benchmark operational performance against healthcare industry best practices

Support the Director, Capital Projects to ensure planning-stage projects align with existing and future infrastructure and maintenance requirements

Contribute to the development of facility master plans aligned with organizational priorities

Direct the operation and maintenance of all CHEO facilities, grounds, utilities, and infrastructure

Lead in-house facilities teams in a unionized environment, overseeing work orders, asset management, contracts, utilities, and workplace infrastructure

Ensure reliable operation and compliance of critical building systems

Establish and monitor performance metrics to ensure reliability, resilience, and operational effectiveness; drive continuous improvement

Support expansion, relocation, consolidation, and workplace transformation initiatives

Develop and oversee preventive, predictive, and

📌 Director, Facilities Operations and Maintenance – Permanent Full-Time (Ahuntsic)
🏢 CHEO
📍 Ahuntsic