Supervisor, Facilities and Operations

Position Information

**Position Title**
- Supervisor, Facilities and Operations (Events)

**Department/Unit**
- Dalplex

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

**Posting Number**
- S119-25

**Employee Group**
- NSGEU Local 77

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

**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**

**Employment Type**
- Full Time

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

**Salary**
- $25.89 - $32.77 per hour ($47,119 - $59,644 per annum, 35 hours per week)

**Classification**
- C5

**Provisional Statement**
- This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role._

**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 almost 21,000 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**
- Athletics and Recreation takes a holistic approach to enhancing the Dalhousie experience by creating and sharing ways to engage and connect students through physical activity and wellness, to contribute to student success. Reporting to the Director, Facilities and Operations, the Supervisor, Facilities and Operations’ primary focus is to supervise the operations of our varsity home games and other events. The position will also prepare the facility for all communications and event coordination in the delivery of varsity home games.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Supervise 40-50 part-time event student and casual staff including interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating and performance management.
- Manage product selection, inventory control process, delivery and pick-up of concessions supplies, and maintain an accurate inventory of products. Manage liquor licenses and organize product pick-up from Dalhousie’s Bar Services.
- Ensure adherence to proper food, alcohol service, and cash handling procedures and protocols while delivering a high-quality guest experience.
- Adhere to and stay up to date on all AUS and U SPORTS requirements for all home varsity games pertaining to facility set up and field of play regulations.
- Assist with facilities reservations, operational activities, and staff supervision in all areas of facility operations as needed.

**Note**
- The incumbent will be required to attend events during the evening and on weekends. Scheduling and compensation will be in accordance with the collective agreement.

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

**Required Qualifications**
- Business/Administrative Professional diploma with approximately three to five years’ related experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Demonstrated excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Proven ability to exercise initiative and work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and supervise student staff.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
- Proven proficiency in MS Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).

**Assets**
- Smart Serve or related alcohol service certification.

**Job Competencies**
- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- 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**

**Diversity Statement**

Posting Detail Information

**Number of Vacancies**
- One (1)

**Open Date**
- 06/20/2025

**Close Date**
- 07/02/2025

**Open Until Filled**
- No

**Special Instructions to Applicant**

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