Assistant Manager, Construction and Maintenance (Temp)

Interested candidates are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. This position is effective immediately and ending on or about June 30 2026 and is due to a leave.

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) supports a flexible working culture and currently provides the opportunity for employees to work from home in addition to working in the office for some positions. The YRDSB implemented Working From Home Guidelines to facilitate this work option. Please note this does not apply for school based positions.

POSITION SUMMARY:
In compliance with Board policies and procedures responsible for the development
coordination and control of maintenance renovation and new construction projects required to maintain Board facilities in safe and efficient operational condition in conjunction with external consultants contractors and internal partners.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

• To manage coordinate and supervise on-going maintenance and renovation services by providing system wide expertise and coordination of specialty skills including architectural mechanical electrical structural etc.
• To provide support to coordinate and guide requests from the school to achieve the optimum solution based on the intended outcome.
  
• To respond to emergency repairs coordinate and facilitate with required vendors and internal departments to ensure damage to buildings are minimized and operational needs of the building re-instated as soon as required.
  
• To provide support and coordinate priority project requests that are submitted by other departments.
  
• To develop and review drawings specifications and contract documents for building renovations construction and services in conjunction with internal staff and external vendors to ensure compliance with standard details specifications and designs.
  
• To liaise and review tender proposals with Purchasing Services in awarding contracts and issuing purchase requisitions and processing invoices.
  
• To communicate with school staff to plan and coordinate any renovation or renewal projects to meet operational needs and ensure a continued safe environment for staff and students.
  
• To manage and coordinate projects with contractors consultants and school staff including performing annual evaluations of contractors and consultants and applying project management principles.
  
• To attend and chair / participate in site meetings to ensure work is being performed according to contract documentation as well as coordinating and communicating with site administrators on status and progress of project.
  
• To monitor the progress of construction work and assist and expedite wherever possible to achieve occupancy dates.
  
• To perform on-site inspections ensuring compliance with contract documents applicable codes and assuring that work is completed and in compliance prior to certification of requests for payment.
  
• To review the impact of proposed changes on schedule and budget and approve any change orders to the contract.
  
• To liaise with Board staff and Board commissioning agent for final mechanical and controls system commissioning.
  
• To liaise with the design team general contractors and authorities having jurisdiction to obtain occupancy permits.
• To liaise with staff following occupancy during warranty period to ensure warranty and deficiency issues are addressed and corrected.
  
• To maintain the facilities management database as it relates to maintenance and renewal including participating in the establishment of procedures and standards.
  
• To monitor and report on facility condition and specific components to update and maintain the multi-year renewal plan.
  
• To arrange for on-site training for staff regarding mechanical and electrical systems.
  
• To ensure contract As-Built warranty and close out documents are received recorded and shared internally for updating to various data bases.
  
• To develop maintain and administer annual inspection and preventative maintenance services and contracts for buildings portables and support systems such as boilers fire sprinklers and annunciation roofs chillers communication systems etc.
  
• To coordinate and supervise the inspection of buildings equipment and machinery to determine repairs and/or replacements.
  
• To liaise and respond to staff who raise maintenance and/or safety concerns.
  
• To coordinate portable purchases relocation removal and installation in consultation with Planning Services.
  
• To chair and/or participate in meetings as required.
  
• To coordinate schedule and arrange repairs to portable based on annual inspections and or requirements.
  
• To participate in the establishment and maintenance of standards specifications and guidelines incorporating feedback from school operation for design and specification improvements.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsible to the Manager Construction and Maintenance.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A three year university degree or community college diploma in mechanical civil or electrical engineering architecture or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum seven years of progressive related experience is required in an institutional/commercial environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication interpersonal and computer skills are required.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board is required.
• Knowledge of Building Codes engineering standards and practices Health and Safety Legislation and Ministry of Labour standards.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with experience in the effective management of multiple projects and demands concurrently.
• PMP or PMI accreditation would be an asset.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Drivers License and have access to own transportation.

Equity Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) 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 students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity diversity and inclusion in our living learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable diverse and inclusive Board-community.

Therefore in pursuit of the Boards values we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Boards priorities goals and principles outlined in the District Action Plan . Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism anti-oppression and creating identity-affirming spaces in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty equity including but not limited to:

• First Nations Mtis and Inuit peoples and all other Indigenous peoples;

• African Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);

• South Asian East Asian Southeast Asian Middle East/West Asian Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).

• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race ancestry colour religion and/or spiritual beliefs or place of origin;

• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

• persons who identify as women; and

• persons of marginalized sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions.

At YRDSB we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore equity diversity and inclusion can be complex. 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 the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity individualization and inclusion 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 process such as skills assessments written practicum presentation interview etc. If an accommodation is required requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services Disability Management Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees: If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management please inform your Disability Management Case Manager ( ) to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical cognitive requirements) please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).

Important Information for CUPE 1734 Members:

LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.

CUPE 1734 applicants will be considered to have the required educational qualifications based on the job description for the CUPE 1734 classification they currently hold on a permanent basis in accordance with the terms of the CUPE 1734 Collective Agreement.

LA.7.4 Those transferred to positions not covered by this Agreement will retain their seniority accumulated in the bargaining unit for a period of twelve (12) months or up to twenty-four (24) months by mutual agreement of the parties and if transferred back into the bargaining unit within the agreed upon period they shall be credited with all previously accumulated seniority within CUPE 1734 provided that no bargaining unit employee who has completed his/her probationary period shall be displaced as a result of such transfer. Parties may jointly agree to extend past the 24 months upon mutual agreement between the Board the Union and the Employee.

As a condition of employment an d in accordance with the Education Act anyone seeking employment or wanting to volunteer must provide a satisfactory police record check. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) must be completed by the police services in the jurisdiction in which you reside this is based on your home address (only accepted by police services within Canada); must be satisfactory to the YRDSB and completed within six (6) months prior to the scheduled start date. It is the candidates responsibility to provide the results to the Board upon instruction.

We will accept satisfactory PVSCs that name any other school board and other employers (daycare centers OCT and employers that would require a police check for vulnerable persons) in Ontario and obtained within the last six (6) months.