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Canada's most beautiful University, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic workplace 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, 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.

Under the direction of the Associate Director, Facilities Development & Engineering, the Electrical Infrastructure Specialist is a technical resource that helps Facilities Management (FM) support the campus community and ensure that the University of Western Ontario's (Western) facilities are operating and supported appropriately. The role will work closely with Facilities Development & Engineering (FDE) and Facilities Operations as well as various internal and external parties, providing technical expertise on construction and renovation projects.

The Electrical Infrastructure





Specialist will support the Facility Condition Assessment Program and play a key role in planning deferred maintenance for all electrical systems on campus. The role is a key contributor to Western's deferred maintenance and infrastructure upgrade management plan. 3-year college diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology ~ Bachelor's degree in Engineering in a related field would be an asset 7 years of experience working with large complex electrical systems ~ Experience coordinating small to medium sized projects ~ Experience with a building auditing program, asset management, and facility condition assessments an asset ~ Experience with deferred maintenance planning preferred Thorough knowledge of Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, guidelines and regulations Demonstrated knowledge of electrical systems, including low, medium, and high voltage electrical distribution, lighting, motors, controls, fire alarm, and other building services Professional manner, tact, diplomacy, sensitivity, and discretion in dealing with various parties and colleagues, including solid negotiation, facilitation,



and conflict resolution skills Critical thinking and discernment to assess and scope areas for improvement and an ability to offer creative solutions Proven ability to take initiative and in-depth knowledge of how to champion a project from conception through implementation and evaluation Organizational skills to manage multiple activities/projects that are accurate and thorough, sometimes of a complex nature In-depth knowledge of techniques for planning, managing, and coordinating projects that involve a variety of parties Knowledge of common project obstacles and necessary controls and contingency plans that will help address them Strong customer service skills and ability to understand and translate customer needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service directly and indirectly to meet or exceed expectations Self-driven, independent thinker who is highly motivated and possesses an intrinsic passion for quality Ability to handle diverse situations, multiple, and complex projects and rapidly changing priorities Western Values Diversity 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.

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📌 Electrical Infrastructure Specialist (London)
🏢 Western University
📍 London