Manager of Building Systems and Maintenance Services - Winnipeg, Canada - Health Sciences Centre

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    Description

    Position Overview

    Under the general direction of the Director of Maintenance Services, the incumbent is responsible for the coordination, direction and control of all maintenance activities, execution of repairs and preventive maintenance required throughout the Centre. Other activities include: preparing reports and estimates, performing routine inspections, supervising and training shop staff in the operation, repair and preventive maintenance of building systems, and scheduling of staff.

    Experience

  • Minimum of seven years' experience as a General Contractor or Project Manager/Foreman (Carpentry) and/or in a professional capacity with demonstrated leadership, administrative, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

  • Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
  • Graduate from a recognized technical institute with a major in Civil Technology, or alternatively a current Manitoba Journeyman Carpenter Tradesman's Certificate.
  • Certification/Licensure/Registration

  • Manitoba certification as an Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or a Journeyman certificate in an applicable building trade.
  • Qualifications and Skills

  • Must have or be able to acquire within a reasonable period of time a thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions and regulations applicable to the area of supervision.
  • Ability to document, create, read, interpret and understand the spatial relationships shown on construction drawings and to comprehend information included in building specifications and manufacturers' literature is required.
  • Must have a knowledge of a wide spectrum of building systems and equipment found in large hospitals.
  • Demonstrated management abilities and good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills essential.
  • Must be up-to-date with new technology, materials, equipment and procedures necessary for effective, accurate and efficient project estimating.
  • A thorough understanding of building codes is essential.
  • Must be able to organize and conduct meetings and have excellent oral and written skills to communicate the impact of maintenance projects to diverse medical, administrative and related maintenance management staff.
  • Physical Requirements

  • Visual and aural acuity and manual dexterity required.