Assistant Manager of Maintenance and Operations Planning and Facilities Department Non-Affiliated M3 Existing Vacancy *If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.*

The OCSB is currently seeking an Assistant Manager of Maintenance and Operations. The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our school directory.

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Reporting to the Manager of Maintenance and Operations, the Assistant Manager of Maintenance and Operations is responsible for Facilities Operations, Security Services, Caretaking Staffing, Labour Relations and performs other duties as assigned by the manager.

Job Description:

Input and oversight into a section of the Operations budget (annually $3 million) including department security (annually $100,000.00)

Manage and approve expenditures and ensure they are in line with budgets

Lead and supervise a team of Planning and Facilities staff

Oversee system-wide custodial operations, budgeting, and staffing allocation to meet Board requirements while driving continuous improvement through innovative practices

Departmental hiring including oversight of the unionized staffing process

Conduct meetings related to attendance management and progressive discipline

Guide Coordinators, Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors in managing their teams

Administer the applicable collective agreement and take part in the negotiation process as necessary

Participate in the grievance / arbitration process as required





Coordinate and oversee all aspects of facility security services and devices in conjunction with schools and facilities

Administer Board’s security systems, ensuring compliance with Board policies, procedures and standards as well as Government legal and regulatory requirements

Participate on various committees surrounding staff, student safety and labour relations

Required Qualifications:

Diploma or degree in related field

Certification in Facilities Management

5-7 years of progressive related experience

3-5 years in a leadership or supervisory role

Strong active listening, verbal and written communication skills align with proven interpersonal skills

Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience preferably in a unionized environment

Outstanding problem solving, decision making and negotiation skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team with an aptitude for working in a collegial and collaborative environment

Ability to interpret department and Board policies and apply them in their day-to-day work

Demonstrated strong ability to build relationships and develop/maintain partnerships

Strong computer skills and working knowledge of the Google Suite of applications

Experience with Security Management software, Facility Management software, etc.

Approaches challenges creatively, commits to continuous improvement and has a can-do approach and persistence to get the job done

Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle

This is a full time (1.0 FTE) permanent position with an annual salary range of $95,214 - $120,948. An e

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