Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion!  To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Salary Range: $44.51 - $52.98

Your goal in this position is to ensure the safe and reliable systems and environment for all Cambridge Memorial Hospital patients, physicians, staff, volunteers and visitors.  You will play a key role in the development and implementation of the preventative maintenance and computerized maintenance management system.  This includes; the work order programs, the capturing and verification of hospital facility assets, building of preventative maintenance routines based on leading practice, OEM recommendations, and empirical evidence.  

You will also oversee the associated and ongoing documentation and reporting.  You will supervise and prioritize work assignments for various trades and employees within the Plant Operations department and will ensure the appropriate staff training is in place, for facility systems, including CMMS training. You will hold all staff accountable on a daily basis, and performance manage them as required.

You will take a proactive approach in ensuring the efficient utilization of staff, supplies, utilities and equipment that is cost effective.  You will minimize service disruption during maintenance and repairs, you will liaise with various Hospital stakeholders while ensuring quality service delivery within the Hospital.

This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families. On a practical level, you will Manage and mentor various trades and Facilities Management employees.

• Maintain the Computerized Maintenance Management System for facility assets, preventative maintenance programs and ensure timely completion of all scheduled and assigned work
• Coordinate preventative maintenance activities with Facilities Management staff
• Complete physical audits to validate the quality and condition of facility assets and the impact of preventative maintenance schedules, timeframe, and work completed on these assets (productivity review)
• Run reports and track statistics and working with your Manager to enhance an evidence based facility decision making process
• Ensure training and compliance with the various regulations, standards, leading practices and laws required for governing the occupancy and use of space for various trades and Facilities Management staff
• Maintain policies, procedures and records as required to ensure the Hospital’s ability to demonstrate compliance
• Work with suppliers regarding product specification, pricing, selection and to review services provided
• Review and recommend technological change to ensure appropriate staffing levels and to provide training and development as required to optimize the use of CMMS and other assistive devices and programs
• In collaboration with your Manager you will assess all Hospital plant and building projects including but not limited to additions and modifications.
• Manage supplies, inventories and various systems
• Partner with Finance & Procurement to ensure efficient use of financial resources

Skills and Qualifications:

• Completion of a Post-Secondary Diploma in a technology program such as building sciences, electrical, mechanical or HVAC and/or completion of an apprenticeship as an electrician, industrial mechanic, millwright, or equivalent and/or 3rd Class Stationary Engineers Certificate
• Five (5) years’ experience working in building operations with significant exposure to plant equipment operations and maintenance
• Minimum of five (5) years of related CMMS/Asset management experience preferred
• Five (5) years’ experience with supervision preferred
• Working knowledge of building codes and safety legislation, ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of Laws, bylaws, Codes, Regulations, WHMIS, OHSA and CSA Standards
• Knowledge and experience with financial management procedures
• Facility Management Professional designation (FMP) preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging.  We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability.  We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

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

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s  commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.