Director, Physical Plant & Maintenance
ExtendicareToronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted October 3, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services. We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible. Our Mission: Helping people live better
Job Description
The Director, Physical Plant & Maintenance is responsible for leading, planning, coordinating, and evaluating all activities related to the maintenance, life safety, compliance, and operation of all physical facilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, or a relevant field.
- Professional certification (e.g., CRSP, CSP, NEBOSH, fire safety, emergency management) is preferred.
- 8–10 years of progressive facility management or maintenance leadership, ideally in healthcare, long-term care, or multi-site environments.
- Advanced technical knowledge of building systems, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency with MS Office, electronic maintenance, and asset management systems.
- Physical ability to inspect and access all areas of building infrastructure.
- Three years experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity, preferably in a unionized health care/long-term care organization.