Manager, Operations and Branch Infrastructure

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The Provincial Schools Branch manages the administration and operation of the Provincial and Demonstration Schools for students with special needs at five decentralized, complex and multi-cultural sites across the province of Ontario. The Manager, Operations & Branch Infrastructure is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of operational services. If you are a seasoned project and people leader with in-depth knowledge of facilities management and operations, then consider this unique opportunity!

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About the job

• lead and motivate professional staff located in several locations, promote team building and a healthy work environment
• provide leadership and expertise for the planning, management and administration of the operational and support services of the Provincial Schools Branch
• develop capital plans and provide strategic advice on issues related to operational and support services, including financial, human resources, business planning and safety
• partner with service providers and team members to facilitate cooperative approaches and mutual business efforts with various consultants and contractors
• manage program and operational resources and ensure compliance
• develop, implement and manage capital projects and a preventative maintenance plan and systems
• manage health and safety, environment controls, space allocation, rental and lease agreements and develop procedures for the safe, efficient and cost effective delivery of services

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What you bring to the team

Leadership skills:

• You have knowledge of human resources management to lead staff in a unionized environment and promote a collaborative and healthy work environment.
• You have leadership, organizational, and co-ordination skills to plan and manage various services and the activities of assigned staff in a project oriented work environment.

Operations and facilities management expertise:

• You have knowledge and understanding of industry and public sector facilities management, security concepts, trends, technology, principles, standards and business practices to deliver innovative and strategic programs and services.
• You have specialized technical knowledge in facilities management such as; space standards, barrier free design requirements, energy conservation, ergonomics, building codes, to ensure compliance and provide advice.
• You have knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure, security screening and procurement processes as they apply to facilities management.
• You have expert knowledge of student transportation systems to administer the complex program throughout the province.

Stakeholder management and communication skills:

• You have excellent relationship management skills to collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to elicit quality information from appropriate sources and to provide expert, authoritative advice.
• You have negotiation skills to develop service agreements and contracts with vendors.
• You can prepare correspondence, project proposals, recommend changes to ministry policies and prepare reports.
• You can effectively communicate complex operational issues or financial and human resources information in a manner that is easy to understand.

Project leadership skills:

• You have strong project management skills to lead concurrent projects across multiple sites in the province.
• You have knowledge of financial processes and an understanding of complex capital planning to oversee operation and project budgets.

Analytical and planning skills:

• You have Analytical and problem solving skills to assess requirements, deliver appropriate programs and resolve issues.
• You have strategic planning and conceptual skills to develop plans and policy to support the safe operation of the provincial schools, including emergency and pandemic planning.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.
  
  A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense. An enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch , Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.
  
  A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.
• T-EU-82356/15

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.