Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35 

Salary Grade: 17

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.  We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites and services within Western's campus community. Our integrated team provides excellence in creating and maintaining Western’s facilities and in serving the community.  Our vision is to be recognized as the leader in facilities management among research-intensive universities worldwide. 

Responsibilities

The Manager, HVAC/R & Metal Fabrication Services will provide leadership to ensure the appropriate planning, operation, installation, inspection, repairs, and preventative/predictive maintenance programs to all heating, ventilation, air-condition, refrigeration, systems and welding and sheet metal services. The Manager will provide effective leadership to the team and will ensure that there is efficient, safe and reliable delivery of services to University of Western Ontario’s (“University”) staff, faculty, students and visitors.  The Manager will provide technical advice regarding all aspects of the University’s mechanical systems and will collaborate in the development, management and control of the operating budget and capital budgets.  The Manager will support and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement while collaborating with Facilities Development & Engineering (“FDE”) on projects designs and construction projects. 

Qualifications

Education:

• Licensed Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic, as recognized by Skilled Trades Ontario and licensed Gas Technician 2, as recognized by TSSA  OR University Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology 
• Completion of or working towards a Certificate in Management (CIM), or equivalent courses 
• Maintain a valid Ontario Drivers’ license
• Maintain a current First Aid Certificate, including CPR

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in maintenance and operations management
• 3 years’ experience in continuous improvement environment within a technical setting
• 3 years’ experience supervising staff in a unionized environment
• Experience in maintenance management in an academic or large institutional setting is preferred 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of codes and standards including National Gas and Propane Installation Code, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Ontario Building Code, CSA Standards, CSA B52 Mechanical Refrigeration Code, Ontario Fire Code, and OHSA.
• Knowledge of TSSA regarding Ontario Gas Utilization Code
• Ability to evaluate issues, recognize potential problems, and take action to proactively resolve issues
• Ability to ensure expenditures and resources are within allotments, and to make appropriate modifications when required
• Communication skills with the ability to converse with, write reports for, and deliver presentations to all levels of the organization
• Verbal communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
• Project management skills to align projects with strategic goals and operational objectives, ensuring team roles are clear, milestones are communicated, and deadlines are met
• Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to efficiently handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines by setting effective priorities
• Organizational skills to manage multiple activities that are accurate and thorough, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities
• Professional manner, tact, diplomacy, and discretion in dealing with various colleagues and internal and external clients at all levels of management
• Ability to evaluate issues, recognize potential problems, and take action to proactively resolve issues
• Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
• Project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion within tightly prescribed timelines
• Demonstrated experience in a continuous improvement approach to developing and deploying best practices, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrated coaching, mentoring, and communication skills to enable team members to achieve high-quality outcomes 
• Solid understanding of key financial principles coupled with experience managing a cost-recovery department
• Ability to work in a fluid and challenging work environment with changing deadlines
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite; thorough knowledge of maintenance management systems
   

Background Checks

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment. Successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

Please note, successful applicants will also be required to produce a current, clean driving abstract prior to commencing employment.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #34899 by midnight on May 16, 2024. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.