Job Summary

This position performs a variety of duties related to coordinating and supervising Facilities building and related asset portfolio operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, and monitors the corrective actions necessary for optimization of Facilities buildings and related assets.
• Manages assigned staff; hires, assigns work schedules, assesses staffing needs, identifies, and pursues other resources if necessary and performs layoff and recall.  Plans and approves staff development.  Conducts performance management and, when required, disciplinary action.
• Ensures provincial Permit to Operate parameters are being always maintained, including developing, monitoring, and maintaining an effective Quality Assurance / Quality Control policy program.  Provides regular updates to the Facility Manager, as required.
• Plans and participates in the development and incorporation of action items from the safe work management program and Occupational Health and Safety Committee meetings.  Serves as co-chairperson on the Occupational Health and Safety Committee as required.
• Coordinates with the Facility Manager regarding all process improvement studies and directs the efforts of all operations staff in this regard.
• Supervises and assists with the development of Standard Operating Procedures, Contingency Response Plans and Emergency Response plans for Operations activities.
• Supervises, develops, and coordinates the Operator-in-Training program.
• Maintains close liaisons with the Maintenance Manager.
• Assists the Facility Manager in the identification, coordination and commissioning of all capital development projects and serves as a project team leader in reviewing and providing recommendations towards terms of reference, technical drawings, and specifications for all ongoing developments.
• Assists with the development of the operations budgets.
• Performs the duties of the Facility Manager or Maintenance Manager as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including 24-hour Direct Responsible Management.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Degree in engineering or a related degree, and registration with a related professional body.
• Four to six years’ progressive management, engineering and building operations experience.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an IFMA, Facility Management Professional (FMP) designation or a BOMI Facility Management Administrator (FMA).
• An equivalent combination of technical training and experience in building maintenance and administration including financial analysis may be considered.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge of the application of codes and regulations that govern the design, construction and operation of facilities (e.g. OHS, ASHRAE, National Building Code, The Boiler and Pressure Vessels Act).
• Considerable knowledge of corporate safety practices, procedures, and policies, including the Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. 
• Ability to plan, coordinate and direct the work of technical and operational staff.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively in an interdisciplinary group environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.