Utilities Supervisor - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Details:

Position Information
Position Title
Utilities Supervisor

Department/Unit

Facilities Management

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S10723

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Salary
- $64,824 - $86,841 per annum

Classification

ADM06

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months._

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading researchintensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purposedriven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The mission of Facilities Management is to provide the Dalhousie community with an inviting, safe and sustainable environment which supports and enhances an inspiring experience in learning, living, working and research. Reporting to the Utilities Manager, the Utilities Supervisor is responsible for effective and efficient client focused maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance and maintenance related renovations of University facilities within the Halifax Campuses.

Key Responsibilities

Compiles an annual forecast of staffing, material and contractor requirements and prepares a budget for review by the Trades Services Manager and Utilities Manager in the development of the overall annual Trades Services budget. Monitors and manages expenditures and recoveries throughout the year.
Utilizes FAMIS to plan, assign, direct and schedule the maintenance, repair, preventative maintenance and maintenance related renovation work performed inhouse Utilities trade staff and external contractors in a costeffective manner.
Develops scope of work to be performed by external contractors and vendors, pursues quotes, generates purchase requisitions, liaises with vendor, monitors progress and authorizes invoices for payment upon satisfactory completion of work in accordance with the University purchasing and tendering guidelines.
Investigates, analyses and resolves complex building maintenance issues such as indoor air quality concerns, heating and ventilation problems and electrical power supply issues.
Effectively manages a large group of trades employees in a manner that promotes a team environment, complies with the terms of the Collective Agreement, and fulfills the mission and vision of Facilities Management.
Ensures that staff are adequately trained in all facets of safety as it pertains to the execution of their duties. Performs regular site inspections to ensure all work performed by staff and external contractors is performed in accordance with applicable safety regulations, policies and procedures.

Note
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Dalhousie's vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination.

However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.

Required Qualifications

Recognized certificate in Construction Management and/or a recognized certificate in a relatedtrade discipline, plus approximately ten year's related construction and/or maintenance related work with extensive supervisory, HVAC, building automation and utilities infrastructure experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
Proven people skills and proficiency in the management and supervision of unionized staff.
Ability or organize several concurrent activities.
Ability to provide for effective staff training.
Ability to read and interpret blue prints.
Good oral and written communication skills.

Assets

Job Competencies
Respect & Inclusion

Adaptability
Knowledge & Thinking Skills
Communication
Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program._

Application Consideration

Diversity Statement