Facilities Manager, Physical Plant, Competition # SCHII-22-35, Thunder Bay, ON

Facilities Manager

Physical Plant

Thunder Bay Campus

Permanent, Full Time

Schedule II

Competition # SCHII-22-35

Lakehead University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Facilities Manager within the Physical Plant. Based in picturesque Thunder Bay, the regional capital of Northwestern Ontario which is located in the center of Canada and with close proximity to the United States, the Facilities Manager position is ideally for someone who is passionate about ensuring a safe and clean environment through the maintenance of university buildings, elevators, and Grounds.

Thunder Bay is one of Canada’s top emerging cities. Here you’ll find a mix of modern city living and the best of nature – all on your doorstep. Thunder Bay provides small city affordability, big city opportunities and the bonus of a superior lifestyle. When it comes to location, nature and cost of living, Thunder Bay is one of the best places to live in Canada.

Reporting to the Director of Physical Plant, the Facilities Manager is responsible for the supervision of the daily activities of the work force within the Building Maintenance, Grounds, Shipping/Receiving and Housekeeping Departments.  Through regular inspection of the University buildings and grounds, they will develop maintenance plans, prepare estimates for material and labour required, hire contractors, and oversee all work done.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain operating procedures and safety manuals for new equipment or procedures
• Administer the University's collective agreements with C.A.W on behalf of Physical Plant.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies, materials, tools and equipment to ensure an efficient operation.
• Performance management of staff, and ensure proper safety technique, policies and procedures are being met
• Undertake the necessary maintenance work to ensure the buildings are safe, clean and properly maintained
• Create tender for elevator consultant and work with them to create tender for elevator maintenance contractor
• Perform project administration, accounting and quality assurance including retention and coordination of consultant and maintenance contractor contracts

Qualifications

• Under-graduate degree in Facilities Management, Planning, Architecture, Engineering or similar field
• Minimum five years of demonstrated experience within the Building Maintenance, Grounds, Shipping/Receiving and Housekeeping Departments, preferably within a university setting.
• Experience and knowledge of preventative maintenance for buildings
• Knowledge of building and fire codes, health and safety acts and other legislation and standards
• The incumbent must have strong supervisory skills including comfort and expertise in leading in a unionised environment.
• Experience leading cross-organizational projects from inception to evaluation stage as well as experience working with a variety of stakeholders
• The successful candidate must be able to practice good judgment, effective time management and be a team player in a high paced, challenging environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Candidates must be competent in in Microsoft Access, excel, project and word

Lakehead University offers a competitive remuneration package including salary, comprehensive benefits package, life insurance, pension plan, and tuition waiver.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format by August 18, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.