Director, Research Facilities

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada University Health Network Full time
Company Description

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education.

The University Health Network is committed to high quality and equitable care for all patients. UHN recognizes the significant barriers to accessing care that continue to exist for Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) and is committed to addressing these gaps by advocating for culturally safe, high quality, trauma-informed care that is free of racism and discrimination for all Indigenous patients. It is also committed to supporting the well-being of Indigenous staff, learners and health care providers so that they can learn and work in an environment that respects and values their Indigenous identities

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Position: Director, Research Facilities - Operations
Site: Multiple Sites across UHN
Department: Facilities Management - Planning Redevelopment and Operations
Reports to: Executive Director, Redevelopment and Chief Planning Officer, FM-PRO
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-time
Posted Date: May 14, 2024
Closing Date: May 28, 2024

The Director, Research Facilities is a member of the UHN Facilities Management - Planning, Redevelopment and Operations (FM-PRO) and the research management team.

Duties

  • Oversees the facility operational management of research facilities.
  • Working with research management by participating in large scale grants and being a key influence in legislation/regulations affecting the research operational environment. Responsible for facilities operations (PMCRT and KDT) and contractual relationship management; and, laboratory operational support programs including Laboratory Operations, Sterilization Services, and the Supply Centre.
  • Manages human resources, departmental planning, and oversees quality initiatives. manages the financial resources of the department.
  • Other corporate management and cross functional responsibilities.
  • in collaboration with FM-PRO Directors, consults client groups including Research Institute Leadership, Scientists, and RSS Leadership in their mandate and accountabilities in the provision of programs and services in Research Facilities Operations.
  • Ensures collaboration with the above client groups and with the Directors of FM-PRO, specifically with the Director, Research Facilities Capital & Strategy to ensure that the goals/objectives of the programs and services requiring space and/or capital are supported and achieved consistent with UHN Strategic Priorities.
  • Responsible for the processes and procedures followed to successfully deliver facility operational services for UHN Research.
Qualifications
  • At minimum over 10 years and up to and including 15 years of practical and related experience.
  • Extensive experience in medical research labs
  • Experience in the healthcare sector or the public sector, with knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies is highly desirable.
  • Outstanding judgement, negotiation, persuasion skills
  • Process integration and improvement skills
  • Outstanding management and complex cross-functional team work skills
  • Excellent change management, leadership and motivational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication including report writing and presentation skills
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Ability to negotiate in a matrix environment; adaptability and flexibility
  • Ability to implement changes and work effectively in a high-pressure environment
  • Ability to work with diverse personalities in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards
  • Compliance with confidentiality requirements
  • Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Additional Information

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
  • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • A flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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