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Working Foreperson

1 month ago

Halifax, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

**Position Details**:

- Position Information**Position Title**
- Working Foreperson - Paint Shop

**Department/Unit**
- Facilities Management

**Location**
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

**Posting Number**
- FM24-23

**Employee Group**
- NSGEU Local 99

**Position Type**
- Regular, On-Going

**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**

**Employment Type**
- Full Time

**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 1.0

**Rate**
- $1.00 per hour Premium

**Classification**
- Working Foreperson

**About Dalhousie University**
- Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

**Job Summary**
- The Working Foreperson (W/F) is accountable to an Operations Unit supervisor and/or General Foreperson (G/F) for assigning, directing, expediting and monitoring work being performed on campus by employees and/or contractors and ensuring it is being performed in an effective and efficient manner.

**Key Responsibilities**
- In addition to performing regular duties of their trade or function, the incumbent directs, monitors and expedites work assigned by a supervisor and/or G/F (contracted or in-house) in a cost effective and efficient manner that ensures high quality and promotes the University’s best interests.
- Ensures hazard assessments are performed prior to work commencing and all work activity complies with all applicable safety and building codes, University and legislated regulations and established trade standards.
- Provides guidance and instruction to staff to ensure work is performed effectively, utilizing the correct methods/best practices and procedures.
- Develops effective working relationships. Motivates and leads by example.
- Prepares estimates for maintenance and/or project work including labour, material, contracted services and related schedule.
- Seeks supervisor authorization for any deviation from work content, time or cost estimates as specified in the work order and/or drawings.
- Ensures accurate information in FAMIS (e.g. start date, completion date, priority, estimated hours and scope)
- Ensures Facilities Management (FM) and University policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Trains, monitors, and directs and assigned group of staff, including early intervention of attendance, punctuality, conduct and performance issues and reports concerns to respective supervisor.
- Communicates with building clients (normally University Administrators and researchers) and FM staff in a professional and courteous manner to discuss work requirements, service interruptions, and work order status, etc., as required.
- Responds appropriately to urgent and non-urgent client requests.
- Investigates, analyses, and resolves maintenance and operational issues in consultation with the G/F, supervisor, or designate when necessary.
- Utilizing FAMIS, assists supervisor and the G/F with the processing of daily time cards, scheduling, work order completions and time off requests, as required.
- May act as liaison with consultants, vendors, and contractors as required.
- Prepares and submits accident/incident reports and responds to health and safety concerns by investigating and making recommendation to supervisor regarding resolution.
- Completes reports and documentation as required
- Ensures tools, equipment, and materials (including rentals) are in good working order and on site as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Note**
- Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.

**Required Qualifications**
- Conversant with the FM Safety Program and takes leadership role in promoting safety
- Knowledge and regular training in WHMIS and applicable safety legislation
- Knowledgeable concerning the work performed by the employees in the department to which they are assigned
- A general knowledge of the duties of their supervisor
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, initiative, and ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
- Develops effective working relationships. Motivates and leads by example.
- Team oriented and works in a collaborative manner with clients and fellow employees.
- Client focused - seeks client input and responds in an appropriate and professional manner.
- Pursues and contributes input that promotes process improveme

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