Assistant Manager, Mechanical and Electrical

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Responsible for determining scheduling priorities for trades work to be completed, helps plan and implement workflow for the unit, supports to foster positive relationships with the campus community, resolves service complaints on time, assists with oversight of operating budgets by monitoring accounts for projects and/or programs and analyzes and recommends material and/or equipment for capital purchases. Also, responsible for providing orientation to new employees, or colleagues on work procedures and practices, and provides formal job-related coaching, as well as safety training and ensuring compliance to occupational safety precautions

**Qualifications**:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

- Strong commitment to customer service
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills working with key university stakeholders
- Strong problem solving skills
- Knowledge of operational management and leadership concepts practices including program/service delivery models, policy development, planning, budgeting, performance management and human resources
- Knowledge of facility operations and access services program design, delivery, and evaluation methodologies, processes, and practices
- Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, collective agreements, policies and procedures
- Knowledge of office as well as the broader university academic units, departments and divisions
- Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, internet competency, discipline-specific software, banner
- Knowledge of cultural competency and diversity
- Knowledge of MAXIMO or other facilities computerized management maintenance system will be an asset.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Demonstrated budget management and project management skills
- Analytical ability
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines
- Ability to exercise patience, tact, diplomacy and discretion

**Education and Experience**:
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

- Completion of College Diploma with honours in building sciences, or facilities management preferably with certification of BOMA/IREM or as a CET or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be a valid licensed plumber or licensed electrician
- Minimum of 5 years’ related experience overseeing the work of contractors, sub-trades, and consultants in a facilities management environment.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance of building plumbing systems and knowledge of building HVAC systems and their operation
- Minimum of 5 years’ related experience with in depth knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulations, regulations for hazardous material (mould/asbestos) control, and Ontario Building, Plumbing and Fire Codes is required.
- Minimum 2 years’ project management experience managing facility mechanical or electrical projects

**HR Note**:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.