Assistant Facilities Manager - Brandon, Canada - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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Brandon, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Corporate Management Branch
Brandon (Manitoba)
GL-COI-10
Indeterminate
$32.05 to $34.83 per hour (plus a supervisory differential)
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Closing date: 19 May :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives.

We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience.

By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace.

Duties:

This position is responsible for supervising a team that performs day to day preventative maintenance and inspections, as well as repairs on a variety of mechanical building systems.

The incumbent will allocate work to a team of multi-disciplinary facility workers and may be required to act as the liaison between AAFC and trades personnel.

The incumbent will require the skill of using a variety of diagnostic equipment and to also have an understanding of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) principles.

Work environment:

As one of the 20 research sites in Canada, the Brandon Research & Development Centre is located in Brandon, Manitoba.

The Brandon site is responsible for conducting various agricultural research studies for the Government of Canada.

This position works in conjunction with a staff of five (5) other employees to support the research by ensuring that the facilities and infrastructure are maintained in accordance with regulated maintenance and codes as well by meeting the requirements of the research programs at the Brandon Research & Development Centre.

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion.

We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace.

All employees are encouraged and welcomed to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.

The Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network
The Indigenous Network Circle
The Managers' Community
The Persons with Disabilities Network
The Student Panel of Representatives for Orientation, Unity and Training
The Visible Minorities Network
The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network
The Young Professional's Network

Intent of the process:

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

EDUCATION/OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Possession of a valid applicable Provincial/Territorial Trade Certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate of qualification in one or more of the following: Plumbing, HVAC Technician, Gasfitter or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Commercial), Automotive or Heavy Duty Mechanic, Millwright, Power Engineer.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience supervising a multi-disciplinary team.
Experience maintaining various building mechanical systems.
Experience inspecting building operating systems and structures.

Experience planning, scheduling and coordinating the work of service providers responsible for operations and maintenance activities that involve a number of trades.

Experience planning and coordinating construction projects.

ASSET QUALIFICATION -
EXPERIENCE

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job):
English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of maintenance requirements in the operation of a large facility such as but not limited to plumbing, heating, electrical, carpentry, and refrigeration.

Knowledge of the Canadian National building code and the Canadian National fire code.

COMPETENCIES
Adaptability
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