Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 16

The base salary will be $76,490 - $109,190 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

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, current connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

Student Experience (SE) fosters a community in which all students can belong, learn and thrive. Guided by values of inclusion, empathy, collaboration, and innovation, the SE portfolio works with students and campus partners to deliver holistic and dynamic experiences, programs and services that empower and support students to realize their full potential.

Responsibilities

The Facilities Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the infrastructure, facilities and equipment across Student Experience are in proper working condition and available for use by a diverse group of clients, including inter-collegiate sports, campus recreation, general student and London city/regional community purposes. The role will support the effective functioning of the Student Experience facilities and equipment through the provision of ongoing management, planning and oversight of preventative maintenance and repairs, and will participate in the development and implementation of capital plans for renovation projects and space changes.



The Facilities Manager will provide leadership regarding facilities issues and inquiries, and provide advice, consultation and guidance related to the facilities.

Qualifications

Education:

- Undergraduate Degree or Community College Diploma in Building Services, Facilities Management or related field

Experience:

- 7 years of experience in a role overseeing and managing facilities, equipment and related infrastructure
- 2 years’ experience supervising staff in a unionized environment
- Experience managing athletic facilities preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Thorough knowledge of Ontario Building Code, Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, guidelines and regulations
- Knowledge of project management tools and resources, as well as common project obstacles and necessary controls and contingency plans that will help address them
- Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
- Ability to establish effective routines for excellent communication with all members of the team to maximize productivity
- Verbal communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
- Critical thinking skills to analyze problems, and collect information required to make an accurate conclusion
- Customer service skills to understand customer needs and expectations,



with a desire to deliver helpful and reliable service to the University community
- Ability and willingness to employ a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and making decisions
- Ability to make decisions and recommendations that are clearly linked to the organization's strategy and goals
- Ability and willingness to stay abreast of technological developments
- 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
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proven ability to take initiative and champion a project from conception through implementation and evaluation
- Interpersonal skills to seek out and build relationships with supported units, clients, and other stakeholders to improve service delivery

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 (phone hidden).

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Facilities Manager (London)
🏢 Western University
📍 London