Manager, Facilities Operations

Position: Manager, Facilities Operations

Department: Facilities

Position Status: Full-time Permanent

Union: Non-Union

Number of Positions: 1

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.

With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.

PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north‑east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

• Vacation and Benefits
• Pension program with matching employer contribution
• Health and Wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, travel discounts, etc.)
• Learning fund for educational development

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead facilities operations within a dynamic healthcare environment where operational excellence directly supports patient care, staff safety, and service continuity.

Reporting within Corporate Services, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Facilities operations and infrastructure reliability, regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness, emergency preparedness and business continuity, vendor governance and contract performance, financial stewardship and resource optimization, and sustainability and long-term asset management.

You will oversee complex building systems and lead modernization initiatives that strengthen operational resilience, integrate evolving technologies, and support PRHC’s long-term environmental and infrastructure strategy.

You will lead and develop a skilled facilities team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Through strong cross‑functional partnerships with clinical and corporate leaders, you will ensure the physical environment consistently enables high-quality care and service continuity.

This role requires a visible, confident leader who thrives in dynamic environments, anticipates risk, and drives proactive solutions.

Baccalaureate degree with specialization in business, architecture, engineering, OR equivalent post-secondary degree or diploma in trades; and three (3) years management experience in a healthcare environment, including experience working within Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives; or a combination of education and work experience.

• Working knowledge of collective agreements.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and those that apply to health care facilities.
• Knowledge of the technical equipment requirements from major vendors (i.e. clinical systems, TSSA regulated equipment, etc).
• Working knowledge of The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), The Technical standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Ministry of Labour (MOL), Ministry of Health (MOH), Ontario…