Working Foreperson

Position Information

**Position Title**
- Working Foreperson - Access Control

**Department/Unit**
- Facilities Management

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

**Posting Number**
- FM25-25

**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’s celebrating 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 his/her 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.

**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 s/he is assigned
- A general knowledge of the duties of his/her 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 improvement
- Respects diversity - treats others with respect, demonstrates an understanding of individual’s special needs and the duty to accommodate, avoids unnecessary conflict.
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct. Accepts ownership and accountability for own actions.
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