Director of Facilities

Director of Facilities

For nearly a century Providence has been a Christian academic community in the evangelical tradition that teaches people to grow in knowledge and character for leadership and service. Our vision is to become a leading Canadian Christ-centred university that transforms students into leaders of knowledge, character, and faith to serve Christ in a changing world.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Vice President Operations, the Director of Facilities is responsible for the management of all facilities operations, prioritizing, scheduling, and implementation of all facilities related work and initiatives of Providence University College and Seminary. Management of facilities includes building maintenance, grounds, energy management and control, water and wastewater distribution systems, electrical and mechanical systems, heating and boiler systems, shipping and receiving, and vehicle fleet management.

The Director of Facilities is responsible for the coordination, supervision, and management of the maintenance staff in the daily maintenance, repair activities, and contracted services, to achieve the timely maintenance and repair of the campus ensuring the physical operation of the college campus.

The Director of Facilities oversees the construction, renovation, repair projects, and the repair and replacement of electrical and mechanical parts and equipment to ensure an environmentally safe and healthy campus, adhering to health and safety standards and legal requirements.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Operational
Grounds
Campus Events
Regulatory
Facilities Planning
Administration and Personnel
Safety

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
• Post -secondary education in Facilities IFMA International Facilities Managers Association Certificate – preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience, identifying and resolving related challenges, ability to evaluate and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Government required certification to operate the (public) water system and Lagoon Discharge Certification (provided by employer.
• Proficient in MS Office 365.
• Skill in the use of computers and knowledge of computer information systems and programs; applicable to facility management systems.
• Prioritizing tasks on a descending scale of critical importance following critical assessment protocols.
• Mechanical Knowledge (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) an asset.
• Experience and proficiency in automotive and grounds equipment repair. An asset

COMPETENCIES
• Actively supervise all staff to ensure efficiency and efficacy.
• An ability and willingness to engage in hands on work to facilitate staff as needed.
• Initiative: A willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Communication: Excellent skills both oral and written and interpersonal communication; ability to move about campus and to interact with students, faculty, and staff.
• Experience in building, mentoring, and coaching a team.
• Solution minded: Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying and to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
• Leadership: A willingness to lead, model behaviour, demonstrate, and offer direction.
• Strong Administrator: Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions.
• Dependability: Dependable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Diligence: Attentive to detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Multi-task: Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks, deadlines.
• Negotiating and analytical skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Technical aptitude.
• Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• A keen sense for detail and aesthetic value.
• Able to analyze highly conceptual issues and problems; provide creative solutions.
• Able to understand and communicate pertinent building and business regulations.

PERSONAL COMMITMENT
• To be in good standing with a local church
• An enthusiastic personal faith commitment
• A commitment to Christian higher education and to Christian ministry
• Affirm Providence’s Covenant of Faith as outlined in the Staff Handbook
• Able and willing to uphold the Covenant of Community Life and model conduct accordingly

WORK ARRANGEMENTS
• Work Independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. up and down stairs and climb a stepladder.
• Willingness to work outside of regular hours and work overtime as business needs demand and to be on call to support the maintenance team.
• Cell Phone required to communicate across the team and site. (Stipend provided by employer)
• Typical work week is Monday to Friday with 7.5 hours per day (8:15am - 4:30pm) totaling 37.5 hours per week.

APPLY

Submit a Cover Letter and Resume by email to:
Scott Masterson, VP of Operations
c/o Marlin Reimer, Human Resources Manager
Email: hr@prov.ca

Start date: As soon as possible. Full-time, ongoing position. Competitive salary range, dependent on education and experience.

Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected to proceed in the application process will be contacted.

Further information about Providence University College and Theological Seminary may be found at www.prov.ca.