Assistant Manager of Operations

ASSISTANT MANAGER OF OPERATIONS

Salary : $121,753 per year

1.0 FTE Permanent

The Simcoe County District School Board is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Manager of Operations for the Facility Services Department. Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Assistant Manager will be responsible for : assisting with all functions relating to staffing; coordinating professional development and training programs; assisting the Manager with monitoring budgets; coordinating the acquisition and evaluations of Operations' supplies, equipment and uniforms; responding to concerns and inquiries relating to custodial and general maintenance services; monitoring the efficiency of general maintenance work order completions; and overseeing the alarm response and pest control contracts for all SCDSB facilities.

Qualifications and Skills Required :

• University degree or three (3) year college diploma, preferably in Business Administration or related discipline;
• More than five (5) years of supervisory / management experience or training in a unionized environment, preferably in an educational environment;
• High level of communication, management and leadership skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills exhibiting confidentiality, diplomacy, conflict resolution and problem solving skills;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Working knowledge of and the ability to ensure compliance with board policies and procedures, collective agreements, WHMIS, WSIB, Building Code, Labour Relations, Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Fire Code;
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with suppliers and service providers, and work within established budgets;
• Demonstrated experience with and strong working knowledge of custodial methods, supplies and equipment, general maintenance practices, building operations systems, and training of adult learners;
• Advanced computer literacy and ability to work with a variety of computer software programs, such as O365, SharePoint, OneDrive, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher and Apply to Education are required. Working knowledge of the DirectLine Maintenance Work Order System, eBASE, and absence reporting software is preferred;
• The successful candidate must possess a valid driver's licence- class G or greater and be available 24 / 7;
• The nature of this position will require the successful candidate to travel within a large geographical area.

TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS

This position works twelve (12) months of the year. The compensation for this twelve (12) month position is $121,753 per year. This position is based on a thirty-five (35) hour work week.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,

even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this position through the Apply to Education (ATE) website at . Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications; documentation confirming certifications; and written permission to contact two professional references on or before 12 : 00 p.m. November 21, 2025. Cover letters may be addressed to Susan Justus, Manager of Operations and Ryan McCue, Assistant Manager of Operations.

To view the posting on the ATE website, select “Search Jobs”, select “Support Applicants”, then use the search section to look for positions with the Simcoe County District School Board. To apply for the posting :

Application packages will no longer be accepted in hard copy, by e-mail or by fax . Should applicants require assistance in registering for ATE, the ATE Help Desk may be contacted at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.

Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.