Manager, Facilities Maintenance

• Supervise and manage the maintenance and grounds operations ensuring safe, timely and efficient completion of tasks. Ensure all related systems and equipment meet recommendations, relevant regulations, codes, standards and Facilities Services policies and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive facilities and grounds maintenance programs for the university for all campuses utilizing an integrated facilities work order system.
• Ensure that VIU's work order system is being effectively used to manage a variety of facilities maintenance operations and supports maintenance activities for all campuses.
• Ensure the operation of facilities and grounds maintenance functions is congruent with VIU's Strategic Plan.
• Maintain current knowledge of and ensure compliance with all relevant provincial and federal laws, policies, regulations, building and safety codes, common consultant and maintenance/service contract formats, and university policies.
• Liaise with other VIU Departments, establishing and maintaining effective communication regarding facilities campus maintenance and operations.
• Maintain professional, positive, and effective working relationships with regional campus administrators and staff while ensuring that overall university plans, program objectives, and compliance with relevant building and safety codes are met.
• Liaise and work with consultants, contractors and suppliers as required.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Services Department to develop specifications for the tendering and award of contract work.
• Assist the Business Manager, Facilities with the preparation and submission of operational and capital budgets and short- and long-term plans for university facilities and grounds.
• Assist with the recruitment and evaluation of staff. This includes work allocation, instruction, training, problem resolution, and recommendations for personnel actions. As part of the Facilities Services management team, directly supervise campus facilities operational staff.
• Monitor trends, news, and developments in new and improved technology in the facilities operational environment.
• Ensure all staff and contractor work is in adherence to prescribed safety standards, codes, regulations, and university standards in collaboration with the Director, Enterprise Risk Management.
• Ensure that all employees for which they are responsible adhere to all safety protocols.
• Work collaboratively with the Facilities Service management team and the regional campus administrators to provide professional, strategic, and technical guidance, recommendations, directions, and assistance to the regional campus administrators in effective and regular inspection, maintenance, and operation of regional campus facilities and grounds.
• As part of a team actively engaged in contributing to and accomplishing the vision, mission, and goals of VIU and in supporting the aspirations and needs of our learners, you will promote a positive work atmosphere by interacting and communicating in a professional manner that demonstrates mutual respect with students and colleagues.

• Strong human relations abilities, proven leadership ability, excellent oral and written communication skills, an understanding of an academic environment and a demonstrated strength in budget management.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and resourcefulness are essential.
• May be required to pass a police record check and be bondable.
• Must have and maintain a minimum of Class 5 Driver's License.
• Completion of a Facilities Management Certificate or equivalent.
• Occupational Health and Safety Training.
• Supervisory/Management Skills Training.
• Knowledge of maintenance, grounds-keeping, building operation, fire protection, emergency response, project management, and construction regulations, codes, standards, and procedures.

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

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