Senior Manager, Facility Operations

Interested staff members are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. This position is effective immediately and is due to a vacancy. The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) supports a flexible working culture and currently provides the opportunity for employees to work from home in addition to working in the office for some positions. The YRDSB implemented Working From Home Guidelines to facilitate this work option. Please note, this does not apply for school based positions.

In compliance with Board policies and procedures, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Board's facility operations including caretaking, groundskeeping, trades. The Senior Manager is responsible for ensuring a safe, functional, clean, and sustainable learning environment for all students, staff, and communities, in compliance with all applicable legislations, regulations and policies.

We have a lot to offer our employees and here is why you should consider working at YRDSB A great place to live and work Our commitment to Equity, Accommodation, and Accessibility Excellent salary and benefitsTotal Rewards Include But Are Not Limited To Defined benefit pension plan Short Term Disability Plan 3 days paid religious holidays Summer Hours (Fridays off in July/August) A wide array of Benefits through Trust Plans Professional development and career growth, etc.

Sabbatical and other leaves of absence Participation in Deferred Salary Plan Secondment opportunities Managers and Support Staff Educational Trust Fund (reimbursement of courses/education related to role)Major ResponsibilitiesTo oversee facility operations and maintenance and provide strategic leadership to ensure a culture of safety, care, and continuous improvement to service. To develop and implement departmental goals, objectives and performance metrics aligned with the Trustees Multi-Year Strategic Plan and Director’s Action Plan. To develop and implement policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures within Facility Operations and Maintenance.

To collaborate effectively with school administrators, teaching staff, parent councils, community groups, and other internal and external stakeholders to address facility needs and concerns. To collaborate with other school boards to identify, monitor, and evaluate best practices for operations and maintenance. To oversee staff training requirements for life safety checks, preventive maintenance of building and building systems. To manage employee relations, including recruitment, training, performance management and conflict resolution, in accordance with collective agreements and Board policies. To ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards (e. g.

, Ontario Building Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ministry of Education guidelines). To develop and implement robust preventative and predictive maintenance programs to optimize asset lifespan and minimize operational disruptions. To manage responses and support the coordination to emergency situations (e. g. , power outages, severe weather events, critical equipment failures) and after-hours calls. To attend, participate, and present in various committees and Board meetings as required. To perform other duties as assigned. Education Experience And QualificationsPost-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Business, Human Resources, or a related field is required, or equivalent, as approved by the Board.

More than 10 years of progressive experience in facility operations and management, with at least 5-7 years in a senior leadership or managerial role, preferably within a large institution or public sector environment (e. g. , school board, university, municipal government). Experience working in a unionized environment and interpreting collective agreements is required. Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and computer skills are required. Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board is required. Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have access transportation.

LEADERSHIP Responsible for leading teams within Facility Services, to maintain service excellence and develop and deliver strategic facility operation plans that algin with YRDSB goals and legislative regulations. Supervise Facility Services Managers and provide leadership to Caretakers and maintenance staff. Manages Facility Operations budget including commodities, energy, contract services, fleet vehicles and equipment, and ensures cost-effective practices are in place. Communicates confidential matters with individuals and groups within and outside of the Board as it relates to facility operations practices and related legislation.

Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with multiple departments, internal and external partners to ensure integration of activities. ACCOUNTABILITY AND DECISION MAKING Accountable to provide strategic leadership by establishing goals, performance standards, deployment, and delegation of tasks by Operations and Maintenance staff. Responsible for adherence to Board policies and procedures and all applicable legislations, regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards (i. e. , Ontario Building Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ministry of Education guidelines). Conducts risk assessment including identifying system gaps, developing, and implementing measures, while reducing impact on school and building operations.

Provides recommendations of best practices that algin with legislative requirements and industry standards and practices. Resolves complex matters including regulatory changes, emergency situations, and Health & Safety/public health concerns from Board staff, parents, and community. Decisions made can have an impact on facility operations. Risks include building system failures, inadequate staffing levels resulting in compromised life safety and cleanliness standards and injury. WORKING CONDITIONS Typical corporate office environment. Requires use of technology and computer equipment for prolonged periods. Regular travel between Board sites is required; have access to transportation.

May be required to respond to after-hours emergencies or supervise urgent repairs. Use of personal protective equipment in mechanical spaces, renovation or new construction site may be required i. e. , hard hat, high visibility vest, and safety footwear. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities.

We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community. Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the .

Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts. We Actively Encourage Applications From Members Of Groups With Historical And/or Current Barriers To Sovereignty, Equity, Including, But Not Limited To First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy); South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).

members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process.

All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team. Important Note for YRDSB Employees:

If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager ( ) to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e. g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to). Important Information For CUPE 1734 MembersLA. 11.

7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.

CUPE 1734 applicants will be considered to have the required educational qualifications based on the job description for the CUPE 1734 classification they currently hold on a permanent basis, in accordance with the terms of the CUPE 1734 Collective Agreement. As a , an d in accordance with the Education Act, anyone seeking employment or wanting to volunteer must provide a satisfactory police record check.

A Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) must be completed by the police services in the jurisdiction in which you reside, this is based on your home address (only accepted by police services within Canada); must be satisfactory to the YRDSB and completed within six (6) months prior to the scheduled start date. It is the candidates responsibility to provide the results to the Board upon instruction.

We will accept satisfactory PVSC’s that name any other school board and other employers (daycare centers, OCT, and employers that would require a police check for vulnerable persons) in Ontario and obtained within the last six (6) months. Online applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application.

Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted. The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.