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Manager, Operations and Branch Infrastructure
Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Provincial Schools Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
AGA20 - General Administration AM-20
Salary:
$70,906.00 - $91,516.00 Per Year
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!
What can I expect to do in this role?
• 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
How do I qualify?
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.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 255 Ontario St S, Milton, Central Region, Enhanced - Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Management Compensation Plan
Schedule:
6
Category:
Management and General
Posted on:
Monday, September 28, 2015
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
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 13, 2015 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
