Company: University of Ottawa

Location: Canada

Job description: Follow us onJob Type: EmployeeDuration in Months (for fixed-term jobs): N/AJob Family: Maintenance and Operations# of Open Positions: 1Faculty/Service – Department: Building EnvelopeCampus: Main CampusUnion Affiliation: IUOE/772B – Employees of the trades, grounds and transportationDate Posted: juillet 25, 2024Closing Date: août 05, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date aboveHours per week: 40Salary Grade: Technician – Building Envelope and Sinister – 772BSalary Range: $37,98 – $37,98About the faculty/service: Facilities
Facilities services are characterized by a dynamic and creative growing team where the winds of change are blowing, offering people like you opportunities to use your leadership and innovation skills to contribute to the achievement of their inspiring mission: to deliver best in class research infrastructure, reshape campus life and student experience, and provide a sustainable environment for students, researchers, teachers and community.uOttawa’s facilities encompass three main sites that are comprised of over 600,000 square meters of building space (over 6.4 million square feet), 42.5 hectares of grounds, 125 buildings and 4,500 beds in 11 residences. There are over 150 employees in Facilities, including Project Managers, Energy and Commissioning Specialists, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Architects, and space Planners. The facilities capital and operating expenditures are in the range of $100M for the University’s $2.0 billion assets under management. The 20-year Capital spending plan envisions $4.0 billion of new investment highlighted by uOttawa launch of project Top Shelf, a $300 million capital investment to build a new facility for the Faculty of Health Sciences at uOttawa’s River Campus, as well as a tower at the Roger Guidon campus to house uOttawa’s new Advanced Medical Research Center (AMRC).Position purpose:
The purpose of this position is to ensure the preventive and corrective maintenance of all building envelopes including roofs, curtain walls, coverings and foundations. This position also assist the Unit Head in the management of post-disaster services.In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Handle call centre requests related to building envelopes and services after serious incidents.
• Determine the nature and extent of work required, set priorities, and manage operations internally or hire external contractors. Conduct frequent repairs with specialized materials and tools. Move about frequently to oversee situations requiring immediate attention.
• Work on the front line, managing contractors, determining equipment required and setting out a series of actions in the event of an incident. Conduct daily monitoring until the incident is under control.
• Conduct on-site visits with all types of contractors (general contractors and specialists in masonry, roofing, glazing, painting, etc.) to explain the scope of required work and obtain their bids.
• Conduct visual or destructive inspections of buildings using specialized tools and materials. Report observations to section head and enters information in the maintenance management application.
• Coordinate work in accordance with requirements, provide necessary explanations and clarifications, and reports delays or problems experienced before and during work. Coordinate work of various tradespeople.
• Conduct construction site inspections and intervene when work design or execution is deficient, as well as when there are health or safety issues.
• Take on section head’s daily activities when the latter is absent.

What you will bring:

• Knowledge of building science normally acquired through college education. A combination of training and equivalent experience will also be considered.
• In-depth knowledge of the construction processes of all elements of the building envelope, including roofs, curtain walls, coverings and foundations
• Minimum of 10 years experience in the field of construction
• Experience in handling disaster recovery claims and designated substance interventions would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability in using typical tools of the construction industry
• Knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting plans
• Prioritization / scheduling experience based on urgency, budget, etc.
• Experience with the use of the Microsoft Office suite. Experience with Maximo or other similar maintenance management software would be considered an asset.
• High critical thinking
• Autonomy and decision-making skills
• Ability to judge and act accordingly
• Ability to operate according to a strict timetable
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Bilingualism

Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact hrtalentmanagement@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click to find out more.If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.
The University of Ottawa is seeking a Technician for Building Envelope Maintenance and Operations. This position involves maintaining building envelopes and managing post-disaster services. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of building science, construction processes, and at least 10 years of experience in construction. Key competencies required for this position include planning, initiative, client service orientation, teamwork and cooperation. The University values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement.
Job Description

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Qualifications:
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– Minimum of 2 years of sales experience in a similar role
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Job date: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:03:55 GMT