Assistant Supervisor, Facilities Services

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Halifax is seeking an Assistant Supervisor for Facilities Services to oversee maintenance and operations of athletic facilities. The candidate will manage casual staff, ensure safe facility usage, and support various athletic events. Ideal applicants have a high school diploma and experience in sports facility maintenance. This role offers a total compensation package that includes health and dental plans.

Benefits

Health and dental plans

Pension plan

Tuition assistance program

Employee and family assistance program

Qualifications

• One to three years' experience in sports facility maintenance.
• Experience in setup and use of sports equipment.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and teach skills to student staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hiring, training, and supervising casual staff.
• Oversee student staff in event setup and teardown.
• Monitor athletic facilities for safety and security.
• Lead setup and troubleshoot electronic systems.
• Assist in aquatic center maintenance and water chemistry.
• Manage facility reservation requests.

Skills

Sports facility maintenance experience

Organizational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Supervision experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Overview

Assistant Supervisor, Facilities Services. Department/Unit Dalplex. Location Posting Number S179-25. Employee Group NSGEU Local 77. Position Type Regular, On-Going. Employment Type Full Time. Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0. Salary $24.52 - $31.04 per hour ($41,444 - $52,452 per annum, 32.5 hours per week). Classification T6. Provisional Statement Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Athletics and Recreation takes a holistic approach to enhancing the Dalhousie experience by creating and sharing ways to engage and connect students through physical activity and wellness, and to contribute to student success. Reporting to the Manager, Facility Operations and Services, the Assistant Supervisor, Facilities Services will contribute to high quality customer service and safety for Athletics & Recreation Services clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Manager, Facility Operations and Services, be part of the hiring, training, mentoring and performance evaluation team for all facility services casual staff, and lead casual staff in the completion of assigned responsibilities to ensure all daily and special event related tasks are carried out to a high standard.
• Assist with and oversee student staff in the setup, running and tear down of various events held in the athletic facilities. Provide technical and staff support during the events.
• Monitor the athletic facilities to ensure appropriate and safe use of all activity areas and equipment and general security of the facilities, and carry out prescribed daily/weekly/monthly maintenance and safety audits of exercise, sport and related facility equipment and infrastructure.
• Lead the set up, operation and trouble shooting for timing systems, scoreboards, sound systems and other electronics as required.
• Assist with all aspects of aquatic centre maintenance and water chemistry, including the receiving, handling and disbursement of pool chemicals.
• Ensure all facility reservation requests are booked promptly and in a timely manner so there are no delays in returning the information to the requestor. Provide detailed information to all clients on the use of the reserved facilities.

This position requires the handling of pool chemicals on a regular basis. Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

There are two positions. Shifts are as follows:

• Position 1: 3:00pm-11:00pm Tue-Fri and Sat 2:00pm-10:00pm
• Position 2: 10:00am-6:00pm Thu, 5:30am-1:30pm Fri, 6:30am-2:30pm Sat, 3:00pm-11:00pm Sun & Mon

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus one to three years’ experience in sports facility maintenance (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Experience in the set up and use of sports equipment.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills as well as experience effectively supervising a team and the ability to lead and teach skills to student staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Have or acquire within six months of starting the position: Certified Pool Operators certification, and First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Meet above average physical demands including extensive walking, moving, set up and inspection of equipment, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Assets

• A background in the use, trouble shooting, and repairs of sound systems, scoreboards and cardio equipment.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Bargaining unit employees ( NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter