Sheridan Department of Facilities and Sustainable Infrastructure based in Oakville, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Director, Reliability and Operations. The Sheridan’s Department of Facilities and Sustainable Infrastructure manages campus assets with a focus on sustainability. Responsible for maintaining facilities, it implements eco-friendly practices to reduce Sheridan’s ecological footprint. Through strategic planning, it ensures efficient building operations while promoting sustainability campus-wide. Committed to greener practices, the department plays a vital role in advancing Sheridan’s environmental initiatives. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Sheridan
Department: Facilities and Sustainable Infrastructure
Position: Director, Reliability and Operations
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $125,468.00 – $156,835.00 Annually
Employment Type: Full Time
Employee Group: Administrative
Location: Oakville, ON, CA
Primary Work/Campus Location: Trafalgar
Requisition ID/Job ID: J0324-1585
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have a 4-year degree in Engineering, Facilities, Operations Management, Reliability Engineering, Resource Management, Mechanical/Construction/Architectural Technology or other relevant skilled trades field
Experience: Candidates should have 9 years of experience in an operational/customer-oriented environment, including several years of leadership experience with oversight of supervisors/managers, projects and sub-contractors. (Equivalency to be considered)
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be experienced in large complex commercial or institutional buildings, producing a high volume of repairs and renovations while facilities are occupied (preferred), and have knowledge of transformational Change Project Management and planning tools
- The candidates should be experienced in building trades and the respective engineering disciplines (preferred) and have experience with Activity Based Budget Modelling (preferred)
- The candidates should possess knowledge and understanding of legislation, regulations, and building codes related to building operations (i.e. Building and Fire codes, in-depth Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), construction management, sustainability initiatives for waste management and energy conservation, life-cycle costing, environmental and energy conservation principles, building automation systems and controls), which will be considered an asset
- The candidates should hold a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or equivalent Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), which will be considered an asset
- The candidates should be Certified Reliability Leaders or Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (CMRP) or equivalent, which will be considered an asset
- The candidates should have Building/Environmental Management Systems Facilities or General Maintenance training, Customer Service training, and Leadership development training, which will be considered an asset
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide strategic, transformational leadership, and guidance to a team of facility experts, delivering customer-focused, high-quality, cost-effective facility operations and maintenance (O&M) services to the Sheridan community
- The candidates should be able to spearhead and execute a service enhancement strategy, achieving continuous operational efficiency improvement through service and technological innovation, promoting high customer service standards, guiding business process improvements, implementing a reliability program, and driving the modernization of facilities management practices
- The candidates should be able to oversee operational activities, cleaning, maintenance, and asset preservation for all campuses, incorporating sustainability concepts and promoting industry best practices and process improvements
- The candidates should be able to develop capital maintenance plans, operational energy management, resourcing plans, purchasing, process efficiencies, and improvements
- The candidates should be able to provide leadership for leading-edge technology innovations in building design, building automation systems, sustainable energy, waste management strategies, and promote life-cycle costing practices
- The candidates should be able to build a reliability culture within the department, including the development and continuous improvement of a maintenance and reliability program centered on best-in-class maintenance planning, scheduling, executing and closing, materials and spares management, asset condition management, root cause analysis, preventative maintenance optimization, and quality management
- The candidates should be able to work closely with all Faculties and departments, as well as Institutional Asset Management, Finance and Business Services, Sustainability, Design and Construction, Campus Planning and Real Estate, and Campus Services teams to ensure the integration of services and best practices in all operations, maintenance, reliability, risk management, campus master plan, renovations, renewal projects, and major capital projects
- The candidates should be able to lead and develop a diverse team of managers, trades, and other staff and external contractors in support of campus sites, buildings, facilities, infrastructure, maintenance systems, and a range of College services which include utilities, waste management and recycling, water quality, fire safety, janitorial, and grounds maintenance
- The candidates should be able to play an integral role in developing and ensuring a successful transition to an activities-based budget model, focusing on delivering cost-effective, high-quality operational services
- The candidates should be able to set strategic direction for Facilities Operations, providing guidance and leadership to transform/reshape the services portfolio; ensuring customer service and effective, sustainable practices across all campuses; setting a positive tone for transformation and fostering a change-oriented culture
- The candidates should be able to lead planning to take strategic initiatives from concept to implementation
- The candidates should be able to provide reliability and operations leadership, continuous improvement, and strategic direction ensuring best-in-class customer service
- The candidates should be able to build a best-in-class reliability culture within the department, including the development and continuous improvement of a maintenance and reliability program centered on best practice maintenance planning, scheduling, executing and closing, materials and spares management, asset condition management, root cause analysis, criticality analysis, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) utilization, and quality management
- The candidates should be able to lead the management activities and processes involved in determining the Operations and Maintenance requirements in support of the Asset Management objectives and goals, and leading maintenance, operations and resource strategies to manage the use of funds, resources, equipment, tools, and materials in delivering asset management activities, and developing operational processes and planning to align services across all campuses, including coordinating maintenance plans and projects, resourcing, design planning/implementation, purchasing, process efficiencies/improvements, and best practices
- The candidates should be able to ensure ongoing utilization of the facility Computerized Maintenance Management System within the team
- The candidates should be able to lead and coordinate lifecycle delivery plans across all campuses for a large portfolio of reliability and operations-related life cycle replacement, operational/support, and refurbishment projects of existing facilities and systems in response to changing College needs, and customer requirements for enhanced services
- The candidates should be able to provide senior oversight and guidance to lifecycle delivery activities including asset operations, systems engineering, maintenance delivery, reliability engineering, risk management, resource management, shutdown and outage management, fault and incident response, asset creation and acquisition, asset decommissioning and disposal, configuration management, and technical standards and legislation
- The candidates should be able to develop and track a master schedule of activities and projects across all campuses, and define how best to implement project strategies, through first-hand knowledge of existing infrastructure and systems and the logistical challenges and physical impediments to overcome to deliver successful projects
- The candidates should be able to advocate for allocation of resources to support transformation in the portfolio; defining how to use resources most effectively and efficiently; forecasting skills gaps and planning staff development and recruitment activities (with Human Resources) to overcome the shortfalls
- The candidates should be able to enhance the operating cadence and operational reviews of the Facilities Management team; ensuring managers have a foundation around direction, rationale and the expected outcome and empowers them to lead their teams in support of transformation by managing and measuring progress in new ways
- The candidates should be able to develop operational processes and planning to align services across all campuses (e.g., coordinating maintenance plans and projects, resourcing, design planning/implementation, purchasing, process efficiencies/improvements, and best practices)
- The candidates should be able to lead and represent expert level authority for operational systems and facilities; providing guidance and advice on code compliance, planning and integration for legacy systems College-wide and/or to external customers, contractors, and consultants
- The candidates should be able to design solutions consistent with current government legislation/regulations (e.g., health and safety and environmental) and congruent with College strategic initiatives (e.g., AODA and Sustainability)
- The candidates should be able to introduce new process improvements, tools, systems, and applications to more effectively manage and track workflow in a consistent and structured format with reporting capabilities at all campuses
- The candidates should be able to lead the preparation of specifications, contracts, documentation/drawings for public tendering processes; maintaining/reviewing contracts for third party contractors; performing inspections and monitoring service contracts; Performance metrics
- The candidates should be able to provide senior oversight and guidance to project teams; defining how best to implement project strategies, through first-hand knowledge of existing infrastructure and systems and the logistical challenges and physical impediments to overcome to deliver successful projects
- The candidates should be able to plan, consult, analyze, and recommend solutions to customers consistent with integration into existing systems and services and congruent with College and Departmental strategic goals, objectives, and fiscal constraints
- The candidates should be able to develop and administer budget and operate within allocated resources
- The candidates should be able to assist in the development and implementation of the activities-based budget model
- The candidates should be able to develop, guide, and empower leaders and staff in the portfolio; providing change leadership and operational direction
- The candidates should be able to optimize employee engagement and team performance through effective recruiting, selection, workflow/project planning, employee development, mentoring/coaching, and performance management to meet department and Sheridan-wide goals
- The candidates should be able to perform other related duties as assigned (e.g., Represents department on College Council, OCFMA, Sustainability Steering Committee, Health and Safety committees and participates as a member of other committees and task forces)
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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