Senior Supervisor, Facility Services

The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is the fourth largest school board in Ontario and a major employer in one of Canada’s fastest growing regions. Our inclusive and diverse board serves 84,000 students and employs nearly 14,000 staff across the City of London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. We offer competitive benefits including a pension program and comprehensive mental health and well-being support. Best of all, every role at TVDSB directly supports the success of children and families in YOUR community. Join TVDSB to build each student's tomorrow, every day! 

SENIOR SUPERVISOR, FACILITY SERVICES

JOB TITLE: Senior Supervisor, Facility Services
DEPARTMENT: Organizational Support Services, Facility Services and Capital Planning
SALARY RANGE: $93,116 - $123,142 (Subject to Review)
HIRING RANGE: $93,116 - $118,847 (Subject to Review)
DATE OF VACANCY: As soon as possible
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2026 August 11 at 4:00 PM
 
POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Senior Supervisor, Facility Services supervises and leads a team of Operations Supervisors on Days, Afternoons, and Midnight shifts in Facility Services, coordinates, develops, and implements standardized practices and procedures for the effective management of 650-plus Custodial staff across 170 + facilities and grounds, and is responsible for the appropriate allocation and expenditures of an extensive supplies and services budget.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and supervise Operations Supervisors and provide training and advice in the effective supervision of custodial staff.
• Lead the continuous improvement, implementation and oversight of an effective, efficient and standardized staff replacement program for permanent and temporary staff.
• Provide leadership and oversight for personnel practices related to the supervision of custodial staff, including recruitment, selection, labour relations, employee performance, attendance management and collective bargaining administration.
• Provide oversight to ensure grievance processes and responses are consistent, timely, compliant with collective agreements and aligned with established protocols.
• Identify needs and develop, implement and assess training and staff development opportunities for custodial staff and Leaders.
• Establish and implement district-wide, standardized work methods, processes, procedures, performance measures and standards.
• Provide technical support and advice to Leaders and senior department staff.
• Provide operational leadership, strategic advice and technical expertise to Leaders and senior department staff to support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate, direct, and monitor external agencies and vendors for various request for proposals (RFP) and tenders.
• Contribute advice and recommendations as a member of administrative team within Facility Services. 
• Monitor and administer supplies and services budget.
• Approve expenditures made by Leaders.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of two (2) years post-secondary education in business administration or a related field or equivalent
• Five years related work experience in facility construction, maintenance or operations including experience in a management or supervisory capacity is required

The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons. In accordance with regulations, the criminal record background check will be an ongoing requirement TVDSB employees every five years of their employment.

Please note it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received by Human Resources on or before the deadline date. This posting is for a permanent existing vacancy.

Thames Valley does not utilize any assistive technology in the recruitment and selection process.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. (NOTE: This is different from translating credentials into English).

The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require.

Please use the "APPLY FOR THIS POSITION" link below to submit your electronic application.  Only applications submitted using this link will be considered.

D. MacDonald, Staffing Specialist, Human Resources

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We offer our employees as eligible:
•           Competitive compensation and benefits package
•           OMERS defined pension plan
•           An inclusive, team-oriented culture
•           Compressed work weeks during summer work hours
•           Free onsite parking
•           Employee Family Assistance Program
•           Paid time off (Vacation, care for immediate family, Sick, Float days, and bereavement)
•           Short-Term and Long-term disability