Purpose :
The Faculty of Science houses administrative departments, teaching and research facilities. The buildings, which include Bethune College, Chemistry, Farquharson, Life Sciences, Lumbers, Petrie Science and Ross, serve many diverse teaching and complex research needs, some of which impose unique and specific demands on the building infrastructure.
Research space includes numerous laboratories that houses specialized equipment and / or work involving biomedical and environmental Infrastructure and Research Facility Manager is responsible for effective management, administration and coordination of maintenance activities related to research facility and safety operations in the Faculty.
The Infrastructure and Research Facility Manager manages the design and construction project delivery and facility renewal including budgeting and design coordination.
The role implements changes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and provides operational leadership on building, security and accessibility services.
The role is responsible for overseeing the business development and operational leadership of the YSciCore facilities - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Mass Spectrometry and Electron Scanning Microscope.
Infrastructure and Research Facility.
Education :
Post-secondary Degree in Planning, Construction and Facilities Management or equivalent or a combination of education and experience
Certified Facility Manager designation
Experience :
Minimum five years' related experience with facilities, facility / property management and / or project management including three years' experience within a laboratory environment
Skills :
Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, standards and practices
Working knowledge of managing in a unionized environment and applying a working
Familiarity with the materials, tools and equipment used in the various Faculty of Science departments and knowledge of the unique Science research & teaching activities
Knowledge of relevant building codes, fire and electrical safety codesSkills
Effective oral and written communication skills. excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collegially
Effective leadership and supervisory skills
Proven planning, time management, coordination and organizational skills
Ability to respond and adapt to a changing, high-pressure environment
Demonstrated ability to initiate, implement, coordinate and monitor a wide variety of complex and sensitive projects
Ability to assess problem situations, recognize issues and use good judgment to devise creative solutions
Ability to provide a consistently high level of service to address issues within the Faculty
Knowledge and commitment to healthy and safe work practices
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.