Assistant Manager, Trades Services - Temp

InsideHigherEd; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Manager of Trade Services to oversee unionized skilled trades workers in maintaining and renovating university buildings. The role involves ensuring quality standards, managing customer relations, and administering collective agreements. Candidates must possess a degree in a related field and three years of experience in a similar managerial role, emphasizing strong leadership and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in managing skilled trades.
• Knowledge of WHMIS regulations and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Supervise unionized trades workers in maintenance and renovation.
• Ensure customer service standards are met through inspection of work.
• Administer and enforce collective bargaining agreements.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

University degree in a related field

Tools

Standard office computer applications

Job description

Date Posted : 06 / 11 / 2025

Faculty / Division : Asst VP - Operations & Services

Department : F.&S. Bldgs & Grounds -04

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description :

The Trades team at the University of Toronto offers a broad range of expert services across seven specialized trade shops. Our licensed professionals have an in-depth knowledge of the campus and are dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship at competitive prices.

We place a strong emphasis on preserving the campus’s historic materials, ensuring that each project is approached with care and respect for the building’s legacy. Ethics and safety are at the core of everything we do. We receive rigorous, specialized training to effectively manage workplace hazards, including asbestos and working at heights

Position Summary :

Under the general direction of the Manager of Trade Services is responsible for the supervision, administration and co-ordination of unionized trades workers in the maintenance and renovation of University buildings, grounds, and equipment. Ensures customer service standards are met in the areas of scheduling and quality of work, through regular liaison with customers and inspection of work. Administers and enforces collective bargaining agreements and provides technical consultation services to own staff, other divisions within Facilities and Services, and other University departments. Hires unionized personnel to ensure adequate staffing is available to meet customer service requirements. Responsible for quality assurance, and analyzing work methods and processes on a continuous basis. Develops and implements productivity and efficiency measures and creates a competitive customer service environment.

Qualification Required :

EDUCATION :

A University degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Sound knowledge of industrial and construction skilled trades.

Knowledge of WHMIS regulations and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Certificate of Qualification is an asset.

EXPERIENCE :

Minimum 3 years' related experience managing skilled trades in a unionized environment.

SKILLS :

Proficient with standard office computer applications (e.g. Word, Excel).

OTHER :

Excellent organizational skills, including planning of work schedules

Strong oral and written communication skills

Good leadership and supervisory skills

Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service under pressure of multiple demands

Ability to exercise good judgment and initiative; excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills.

Extended hours may be required. Emergency call-ins on occasion.

Please Note : This is for a 12-month temporary contract.

Closing Date : 07 / 02 / 2025,11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : Salaried

Appointment Type : Budget - Term

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : PM 4 Hiring Zone : $104,818 - $122,290 Broadband Salary Range : $104,818 - $174,698

Job Category : Facilities / Ancilliary Services

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Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

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Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .

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