Date Posted: 08/14/2024
Req ID: 39291
Faculty/Division: Asst VP - Operations & Services
Department: F.&S. Utilities -05
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Numbers: 00010039, 25595
About us:
The University of Toronto is a trailblazer not only in academia and research but also in ensuring operational excellence. U of T's Facilities and Services group works diligently to make sure all stakeholders have a safe, clean, comfortable, attractive and sustainable environment in which to learn, teach and play. The Facilities & Services portfolio includes the operation and stewardship of over $3.5 billion in physical assets at the St. George campus situated in the heart of Canada's largest city.
Your opportunity:
This is a very exciting time for Property Management at the University. As the principal contact for clients' service needs across the campus, the group has recently undertaken an organizational review and identified areas of improvement to create best-in-class customer service. This position was created to support a high performance team culture, foster staff development, and ensure a seamless client experience. Reporting to a Senior Property Manager, the incumbent will have personal responsibility for approximately 10 buildings and work closely with a team of four to ensure coverage for one another.
Your responsibilities will include: Ensuring compliance with building codes that would affect the certification or status of the University or a facilityConsulting with contacts regarding building improvement/alteration requirements and cost estimatesPlanning ongoing scheduled and non-scheduled facility maintenance programsLeading renovation projects with varying degrees of complexityLiaising with contacts regarding the application of emergency response and business continuity procedures to ensure consistencyEnsuring that tendering bid documents are clear and compliant with University procurement policiesResponding to escalated complaints using informal negotiation skillsPlanning and administering expenditures for operating budgetEssential Qualifications: Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or certificate in property or facilities management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum of six years' related experience overseeing the work of contractors, sub-trades and consultants in a property management, facilities management or construction environment.Proficiency in contract administration and developing technical specificationsReady to deliver superior customer service to all stakeholders, including departmental/academic staff, students, consultants and contractorsKnowledgeable of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations, Ontario Building Code and Fire Codes, and Ontario Construction Act and standard forms of contracts.Responding to urgent issues and emergencies, coordinating repairs and business resumption.Proficient in Microsoft Office, web-based service management systems and enterprise resource planning software such as SAP.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to use tact and sound judgement in all activities and be able to interact with various stakeholdersDelegate and/or assign work to contractors, consultants and Junior Property ManagersAbility to handle conflicting priorities and deadlines with tact and diplomacy.Experience with mixed use buildings, labs and heritage properties.Effective as an independent contributor as well as part of a team in a collaborative environment.Assets (Nonessential): Facilities Management Administrator, BOMA/IREM certification or CET.To be successful in this role you will be: AccountableApproachableDecisiveProactiveResourcefulTeam playerThis posting is for two (2) term 6 month contract vacancies Closing Date: 08/22/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 16 -- $101,539. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $129,851. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services
Recruiter: Lena Olsson
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