Research and Facilities Operations Manager

Job Summary Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick (DMNB) is one of the three campuses of Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine. The main administrative office is located on the UNB Campus in Saint John, NB. DMNB offers a continuum of education programming for 160 New Brunswick students over the 4-year undergraduate program. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, with additional oversight from the Assistant Dean, DMNB Research on research related matters, the Research and Facilities Operations Manager oversees the administrative coordination of research portfolio for the campus and assumes responsibility for the physical facilities at DMNB. Key Responsibilities Liaise with the Medical Research Development Office (MRDO) to ensure alignment of all applicable policies and process, specifically as it relates to annual equipment funding, animal care costs, travel costs, and ongoing laboratory costs. Support DMNB principal investigators to help navigate and resolve issues related to supervision of staff, equipment renewal, by liaising with appropriate contacts and subject matter experts within Dalhousie University. Oversee annual budget for laboratory costs, as directed by the Chief Operating Officer, including developing forecasts, reporting on actuals, and providing explanations for variances. Working with stakeholders to determine the long-term requirements and identifies overall strategies for the optimal use of space at the DMNB campus in Saint John as well as spaces assign to the DMNB program at hospital distributed throughout New Brunswick. Manage facilities projects, liaising with applicable stakeholders, developing project plans, tracking progress and managing the schedule for the duration of the project. Supervise a team of technical and clerical employees. Note Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. Required Qualifications Undergraduate degree with a minimum of five years’ experience in an operational administrative leadership role in a university environment or other complex, multi-dimensional organization or institution (or and equivalent combination of training and experience). Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Experience in facility operations and management, with the ability to work independently, make decisions and provide leadership in a multi-site, multi-stakeholder environment. Strong knowledge of project management/change management principles. Demonstrated experience successfully coaching, developing and supervising others, preferably in a unionized environment. Strong financial and analytical skills with expert knowledge of office software including technical experience in excel spreadsheets required. Assets Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s and competencies, in particular:- Respect & Inclusion- Adaptability- Knowledge & Thinking Skills- Communication- Service Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program. Application Consideration Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture. Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.