Manager of Facilities Operations - Permanent Full-Time - Brantford (1.0 FTE)

Manager of Facilities Operations

Permanent Fulltime 35 Hours Per Week Monday to Friday 12 monthsPosition(1.0 FTE)

Salary range: $122135 to $138788

Start date: Immediately; Duration: Permanent

Reporting to the Sr. Manager Of Facilities and Construction the Manager of Facility Operations is responsible for managing the Boards Caretaking Services Maintenance Services and Environmental Services and to ensure the efficient operation of all mechanical/electrical systems optimum environmental control caretaking cleaning and general maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds.

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager of Facilities and Construction

WORK LOCATION(S) AND WORK TIME(S): Catholic Education Centre

Candidates must possess:

Successful completion of a university degree or equivalent in Facilities Management Building Services Architecture Engineering or related field.

A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in facilities management and maintenance supervision

Working knowledge of relevant building codes fire codes bylaws Ministry of Environment & Ministry of Labour Ministry of Health requirements relating to school boards as well as the Occupational and Health & Safety Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Experience in operation and maintenance of building automation security mechanical electrical and water management systems with knowledge of architectural systems.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to function effectively and collaboratively with trustees administrators staff outside agencies and others.

Excellent planning and organizational skills with significant experience in the effective management of multiple projects and demonstrated ability to successfully complete tasks.

Proven managerial and supervisory skills with management experience in a unionized environment and the ability to provide positive leadership to staff and contribute to the establishment of an effective team.

Working experience with Facility Management technologies.

Advanced computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite AutoCAD Adobe and ministry mandated software.

Excellent problem solving analytical and research skills.

Excellent oral written and listening communication skills.

A valid Ontario drivers license and access to reliable transportation are required.

Experience working with a large employer with multiple working conditions and bargaining unit agreements.

Experience in the area of education is an asset.

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Develop implement and evaluate Facilities policies procedures and services in accordance with the philosophical framework operational strategies and legal obligations of the Board.

Provide leadership in creating an employment climate in which excellence service productivity and teamwork are valued and where fairness equity and support for employees are exemplified.

Provide supervision and support to the Facilities Department staff including hiring training performance evaluations organization of work procedures discipline and professional development activities.

Assist with budget preparation and maintain budgetary control over all Facilities Department accounts.

Assist management and senior administration with setting direction identifying and analyzing the Boards needs and assist in arriving at solutions and/or making recommendations.

Prepare long term plans and strategies including capital plans to enhance and support the Boards Facilities initiatives.

Provide departmental and system leadership and strategic direction for the Facilities Department including management of the operations and maintenance of all Board facilities through the Supervisor(s) of Maintenance Custodial Sustainability and Construction.

Ensure data in the Utility Capital and Asset Databases and inputs feeding into Board and Ministry financial software are correct up to date and accurate. The Manager is responsible for the upkeep and implementation of any Board or Ministry related initiative as required.

Prepare the Boards Conservation and Demand Management Plan under the Green Energy Act.

Participate and assist with preparing the Boards Long Term Capital Plan.

Prepare documents to assist the Boards Pupil Accommodation Review Committee and attend public meeting.

Meet with municipal officials and attend public meetings for construction projects requiring site plan approval.

Monitor and provide input into community use of Board facilities including impact on assets.

Manage the utility recycling waste hazardous waste energy management systems and initiatives.

Manage the relocation of portable classrooms the installation of new portables and portable packs and the maintenance of existing portables and packs.

Liaise with governmental departments and agencies ensuring compliance with legislative requirements including but not limited to the Ministries of Labour Environment and Health.

Liaise with staff in the Human Resources Department on Health & Safety issues as required.

Manage security surveillance snow landscape and other facility related contracts and ensure compliance with the policies of the board.

Develop and implement program specific procedures to ensure continuous improvement of services.

Participate as a member of the Management Team in functional and employeerelated matters such as Occupational Health & Safety Committee Union Management Plant/Purchasing etc.

Implement and maintain service standards for caretaking and maintenance of all Board facilities.

Coordinate the accurate and efficient collection of facilities maintenance operations and utilities data for Ministry reporting.

Supervise staff in the preparation of drawings and specifications for inhouse projects and the maintenance of facility records.

Oversee the development and cost estimates utilized for maintenance related projects within the annual maintenance budget.

Manage professional development activities for caretaking cleaning and maintenance staff.

Fully manage construction projects including selection and coordination of architects engineers and contractors as well as project schedule and ongoing costs.

Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Business and Treasurer.

About Us:

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christcentered education to over 13000 students from Brant Haldimand and Norfolk counties the City of Brantford Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2100 full and parttime staff committed to supporting Belonging Teaching and Learning and Wellness for all. We currently have 28 elementary schools 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton London and St. Catharines. We are located within a onehour radius of Toronto to the east London to the west and KitchenerWaterloo to the north.

As a Catholic community we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included.

Equity Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living learning and work environments. Therefore in pursuit of our values we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Boards MultiYear Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process please email your request toin advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.