12621 - Technical Resources Manager

1 week ago

North York York Mills Silver Hills, Canada University of Waterloo Full time
Technical Resources Manager

Requisition ID

2024-12621

Department Civil & Environmental Engineering Employment Type Permanent Time Type Full-Time Hiring Range $82,432 - $103,040 Job Category Engineering Job Location : Location CA-ON-Waterloo Overview

The Technical Resources Manager is responsible for the effective operation of the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) laboratories. This includes management of the Department’s health and safety program, leadership and management of the Department’s technical staff, laboratories, renovations, equipment purchases, and associate operating budgets in a teaching and research environment. Responsibilities

Technical Leadership Responsible for strategic planning around technical needs, including the identification of opportunities for improvement Serve as senior technical resource/advisor to faculty, other technical staff and students Ensure the effective, efficient and safe operation of the department’s laboratories Collaborate with other technical staff and faculty in ensuring that teaching laboratories have sufficient supervision and instructional resources Provide technical guidance for the purchase of new laboratory equipment and software, and make recommendations for replacement of laboratory equipment Liaise with outside companies when repairs are needed for laboratory equipment; ensure a quick response time to minimize the down time of equipment for the end user Secure maintenance contracts where appropriate Be involved in the planning of renovation projects and the acquisition of new research equipment Serve as technical resource to the Department and Faculty space committees Coordinate building alterations and technical services with Plant Operations Facilitate the development of proposals to raise funds to upgrade and/or purchase laboratory equipment Responsible for management of all laboratory budgets and reporting Responsible for the Department’s equipment inventory Serve as technical resource in Department meetings Leadership of Technical Staff Responsible for the human resource management of the technical staff, including recruitment, performance management and evaluation, succession planning, and professional development Serve as liaison among technical staff and between technical staff and faculty members (e.g., client service, prioritization of work) Co-ordinate and liaise with Department technical staff on laboratory activities on a regular basis Responsible for the regular review of the technical staff structure to ensure that human resources are efficiently and effectively managed Maintain an open, supportive and collegial environment Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair Management of the Department’s Health & Safety Program Responsible for the day-to-day and overall management of the Department’s health and safety program Oversee that all safety standards are met in all laboratories Oversee that periodic and pre-use equipment safety certifications are maintained for all department owned equipment, including but not limited to forklifts, lifting devices, aerial work platforms, etc Oversee facility inspections and safety compliance as outlined by the policies of the University Safety Office Coordinate regular safety training sessions for lab trainees and staff Ensure an adequate amount of faculty and staff are trained in 1st Aid response and AED training to ensure proper coverage for the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department Responsible to ensure all Department members including faculty, full time and casual staff, graduate students, and visitors have enrolled and completed the on-line health and safety training requirements pertaining to individual job tasks within the department Maintain safety training records Address health and safety concerns by taking action or making recommendations to management Serve as health and safety resource to faculty, staff and students Chair the Department’s health and safety committee Represent CEE on Faculty and University-level committees Liaise with UW Safety Office Qualifications

BASc or MASc in Civil Engineering or related field an asset Understanding of academic research environment is an asset 8 -10 years experience managing lab operations, and supervisory/managerial experience Strategic planning and project management experience Experience with management of budget and reporting Extensive experience managing an occupational health & safety program Exercise independent judgement in areas of time management, task prioritization and decision-making Demonstrated the capability and desire to participate in a continuous learning environment Knowledge of advanced administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation evaluation, project management, and supervision of staff is necessary Incumbent is well versed in leadership principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review/evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures Multi-tasking, concurrent task and problem management skills are essential with the ability to assess, analyze and resolve issues Tact, confidentiality, judgement and diplomacy are essential Proficient in time management of competing deadlines while maintaining close attention to details and accuracy Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935. Options

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