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| Reference #: | 4472 |
| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, Ontario |
| Date Posted: | Mar 05, 2015 |
| Experience: | 5 Years |
Job Description
Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community.
Considered Canada's most beautiful university, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern, LEED-certified structures provide an idyllic environment for our community of scholars. The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.
Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, construction, operation, maintenance and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites and services within Western's campus community.
The Manager, Plumbing/Fitting will provide leadership to ensure proper operation, installation, inspection, repairs and preventative/predictive maintenance programs to plumbing systems, vacuum systems, compressed air systems, hydronic heating systems and chilled water systems is completed by the plumbing/ steam-fitting staff. The Manager ensures safe and reliable delivery of these services to University staff, faculty, students and visitors. The Manager is accountable to ensure that all legislative requirements applicable to plumbing/fitting systems are met and ensures the plumbing/fitting staff are trained as required. The incumbent also strives to maintain a high level of customer service supported by an effective continuous improvement plan.
Education:
- Fully licensed Plumber or Steamfitter as recognized by the Province of Ontario or University Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Current Ontario Water Works Association Certificate and TSSA Gas Certificate preferred
Experience:
- 5 years experience in maintenance management, preferably in an academic setting
- 3 years experience in continuous improvement environment within a technical setting
- 3 years experience supervising staff in a unionized environment
Skills & Expertise:
- Thorough knowledge of the National Plumbing code, National Gas and Propane Installation code, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Ontario Building Code, CSA Standards, Ontario Water Cross Connection code, Ontario Fire code and Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Knowledge of Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) regarding Ontario Gas Utilization Code
- Demonstrated experience in a continuous improvement approach to developing and deploying best practices, policies and procedures
- High degree of professionalism with outstanding ability to work effectively and efficiently with internal and external clients at all levels of management
- Demonstrated coaching, mentoring and communication skills to enable team members to achieve high-quality outcomes
- Demonstrated understanding of customer needs to ensure good communications with both internal and external customers.
- Exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage activities both for self and others effectively
- Solid understanding of key financial principles coupled with experience managing a cost-recovery department
- Emotional intelligence to ensure own work life balance, health and energy, and good collegial relationships are maintained
- Ability to work in a fluid and challenging work environment with changing deadlines
- Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Thorough knowledge of maintenance management systems, administration, report development, and leadership of change
Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 4472 by midnight on March 19th, 2015.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources Administration at hrhelp@uwo.ca
Considered Canada's most beautiful university, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern, LEED-certified structures provide an idyllic environment for our community of scholars. The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.
Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, construction, operation, maintenance and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites and services within Western's campus community.
The Manager, Plumbing/Fitting will provide leadership to ensure proper operation, installation, inspection, repairs and preventative/predictive maintenance programs to plumbing systems, vacuum systems, compressed air systems, hydronic heating systems and chilled water systems is completed by the plumbing/ steam-fitting staff. The Manager ensures safe and reliable delivery of these services to University staff, faculty, students and visitors. The Manager is accountable to ensure that all legislative requirements applicable to plumbing/fitting systems are met and ensures the plumbing/fitting staff are trained as required. The incumbent also strives to maintain a high level of customer service supported by an effective continuous improvement plan.
Education:
- Fully licensed Plumber or Steamfitter as recognized by the Province of Ontario or University Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Current Ontario Water Works Association Certificate and TSSA Gas Certificate preferred
Experience:
- 5 years experience in maintenance management, preferably in an academic setting
- 3 years experience in continuous improvement environment within a technical setting
- 3 years experience supervising staff in a unionized environment
Skills & Expertise:
- Thorough knowledge of the National Plumbing code, National Gas and Propane Installation code, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Ontario Building Code, CSA Standards, Ontario Water Cross Connection code, Ontario Fire code and Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Knowledge of Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) regarding Ontario Gas Utilization Code
- Demonstrated experience in a continuous improvement approach to developing and deploying best practices, policies and procedures
- High degree of professionalism with outstanding ability to work effectively and efficiently with internal and external clients at all levels of management
- Demonstrated coaching, mentoring and communication skills to enable team members to achieve high-quality outcomes
- Demonstrated understanding of customer needs to ensure good communications with both internal and external customers.
- Exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage activities both for self and others effectively
- Solid understanding of key financial principles coupled with experience managing a cost-recovery department
- Emotional intelligence to ensure own work life balance, health and energy, and good collegial relationships are maintained
- Ability to work in a fluid and challenging work environment with changing deadlines
- Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Thorough knowledge of maintenance management systems, administration, report development, and leadership of change
Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 4472 by midnight on March 19th, 2015.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources Administration at hrhelp@uwo.ca
