Supervisor, Facility Operations

Position Details

• Employer: Haldimand County
• Department: Grandview Lodge
• Position Status: Permanent Full-Time
• Employer Group: Non-Union
• Hours per Week: 35
• Location: Dunnville, ON (Grandview Lodge)
• Posting Period: October 16–29, 2026
• Closing Date: October 29, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
• Reporting To: Administrator, Grandview Lodge

The Role

Supervisor, Facility Operations

The Opportunity

As the Supervisor, Facility Operations, you will provide leadership and oversight for the maintenance and enhancement of Grandview Lodge's facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. You will lead initiatives that ensure a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, families, staff, and visitors while preserving the long-term integrity of our home. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the quality of life of those who call Grandview Lodge home.

The Perks

• Health Benefits
• Defined Benefit Pension
• Professional Development
• Employee Recognition
• Discount Programs
• Safe & Friendly Work Culture

About Haldimand County

Haldimand County is a single-tier municipality with a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering exceptional services to our citizens. With a focus on excellence, our county stands as an outstanding place to work and live. By joining our dynamic team, you open the door to a rewarding career where we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, their families, and the communities we serve.

At Haldimand County, we believe in the Net Better Off philosophy. This means we’re passionate about helping our staff thrive and advance in an equitable workplace.

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal Communication
• Reasoning
• Project Management
• Cognitive Flexibility
• Resilience

Position Summary

Responsible for overseeing maintenance and preservation programs for buildings and grounds. Overall, this role plays an integral role in ensuring the comfort and safety of the residents, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

Education

• Community College Diploma relative to the area of responsibility completed within two academic years.
• Special consideration will be given to applicants with a degree in Engineering, Business or Trades.
• Core certification in Health & Safety and successful completion of a course approved by the Fire Marshal for Chief Fire Officials of care occupancies are assets. Candidates who do not currently hold these certificates will be considered, and completion of the certifications will be a condition of employment.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of current related experience, including some supervisory experience.
• Special consideration will be given to applicants with prior experience working in a long-term or health care setting.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good understanding of Fire and Disaster planning and training.
• Firm understanding of Health & Safety laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with municipal government, its operations, services, and legislation that affects the divisional responsibilities.
• Solid understanding of business processes and financial management methods to assist with the development of Division and Unit goals and objectives; assist with the development of Division budgets; work within approved budgets; and recommend and/or take appropriate action to maintain sound financial positions.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate strategically and provide resolutions when necessary to handle significant contacts with long-term impacts.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to make decisions involving multiple routine tasks affecting department level.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within broader policies, and to be measured by results.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise significant discretion and sensitivity involving occasional work with confidential information.
• Proven ability to provide sound financial advice.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills involving refinement of established ideas and/or programs of a complex nature requiring ingenuity and creativity on own efforts.
• Demonstrated capability to manage staff within the division.
• Organizational skills with considerable attention to detail to avoid errors and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment and guide interdisciplinary team-based discussions to increase staff morale, team building, collaboration, and community pride, including managing conflict and emergencies using tact, diplomacy, empathy, and conflict resolution skills to resolve issues.

Technology Aptitude

• Demonstrated intermediate computer skills to utilize various technological devices and programs while adhering to cybersecurity and best practices.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Computer proficiency in Preventative Maintenance Program.

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to:

Corporate

• Follow the GVL philosophy of delivering care to Residents by utilizing DementiAbility and GPA principles.
• Ensure the Resident’s Bill of Rights is respected and the guidelines set out by relevant provincial legislation, regulations, and directives are followed, by communicating with residents, visitors, and other personnel in a courteous manner.
• Participate as a member of Grandview’s leadership team, under the direction of the Administrator, and contribute to the development of goals and objectives for Grandview; chair or be an active participant in meetings designed to ensure actions are identified and taken contributing to continuous quality improvement at Grandview Lodge.

People

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