Lead campus facilities work at Dalhousie University as a Working Foreperson, directing employees and contractors while promoting safe, efficient service.

This full time, two-year term position reports to an Operations Unit supervisor or General Foreperson. You will coordinate assigned work, guide staff, communicate with clients, and monitor work orders. The position supports Facilities Management across campus while maintaining quality, cost control, and compliance with University requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assign, direct, expedite, and monitor employee and contractor work
• Complete hazard assessments and verify safety code compliance
• Guide staff using correct methods, procedures, and best practices
• Prepare labour, materials, services,
  
  
  
  and schedule estimates
• Maintain accurate FAMIS work order information and documentation

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Facilities Management safety programs and legislation
• Regular WHMIS training and applicable safety legislation knowledge
• Knowledge of assigned department employees’ work
• Microsoft Office, FAMIS, and email proficiency
• Leadership, initiative, communication, and collaborative client service abilities

Apply your facilities leadership, safety knowledge, and FAMIS experience as Dalhousie’s campus-based Working Foreperson.