Date Posted: 04/10/2024

Req ID: 36916

Faculty/Division: Asst VP - Operations & Services

Department: F.&S. Utilities -05

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number: 00013626, 00005704

Description:

About us: The University of Toronto is a trailblazer not only in academia and research but also in ensuring operational excellence. U of T's Facilities and Services group works diligently to make sure all stakeholders have a safe, clean, comfortable, attractive and sustainable environment in which to learn, teach and play. The Facilities & Services portfolio includes the operation and stewardship of over $3.5 billion in physical assets at the St. George campus situated in the heart of Canada's largest city. We manage and provide service to over 120 buildings totaling 12million square feet plus the operation and management of an extensive district energy system supporting more than 150 buildings. Not only are we One of Canada's Best Employers, we are one of Canada's Greenest Employers.

Your opportunity: As the principal contact for clients' service needs across the campus, the group has recently undertaken an organizational review and identified areas of improvement to create best-in-class customer service. Reporting to a Senior Property Manager, the incumbent will have personal responsibility for approximately 10 buildings and work closely with a team of four to ensure coverage for one another. Every building on the St. George campus has a designated Property Manager, and it is their responsibility to oversee programs to ensure University buildings are kept in a state of good repair, general maintenance, and minor renovations on campus.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Selecting appropriate contractors and consultants based on work required
• Checking that contracts are fulfilled as per the general conditions of the contract
• Ensuring compliance with building codes that would affect the certification or status of the University or a facility
• Researching and recommending suitability of major building fabric and envelope materials and equipment
• Reviewing technical design documents prior to revision

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum of six years' related experience overseeing the work of contractors, sub-trades and consultants in a property management, facilities management or construction environment
• Proficiency in contract administration and developing technical specifications
• Experience with mixed use buildings, labs and heritage properties
• Knowledgeable of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations, Ontario Building Code and Fire Codes, and Ontario Construction Act and standard forms of contracts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, web-based service management systems and enterprise resource planning software such as SAP
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to use tact and sound judgement in all activities and be able to interact with various stakeholders

Assets (Nonessential):

• Ready to deliver superior customer service to all stakeholders, including departmental/academic staff, students, consultants and contractors
• Responding to urgent issues and emergencies, coordinating repairs and business resumption
• Ability to handle conflicting priorities and deadlines with tact and diplomacy
• Effective as an independent contributor as well as part of a team in a collaborative environment

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Approachable
• Communicator
• Decisive
• Efficient
• Proactive
• Resourceful
• Team player

Note: This posting is for 2 continuing vacancies

Closing Date: 04/18/2024, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 16 -- $99,548 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $127,305. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services

Recruiter: Lena Olsson

Lived Experience Statement Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

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