Infrastructure and Research Facility Manager

York University; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

York University is seeking an Infrastructure and Research Facility Manager to oversee the management and coordination of research facilities, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. The role includes project delivery and leadership in a dynamic environment, focusing on high-quality service and compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' related experience in facilities management.
• Three years in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance activities related to research facilities.
• Oversee business development of YSciCore facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post-secondary Degree in Planning, Construction, and Facilities Management

Certified Facility Manager

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Faculty of Science houses administrative departments, teaching and research facilities. The buildings, which include Bethune College, Chemistry, Farquharson, Life Sciences, Lumbers, Petrie Science, and Ross, serve many diverse teaching and complex research needs, some of which impose unique and specific demands on the building infrastructure.

Research space includes numerous laboratories that house specialized equipment and/or work involving biomedical and environmental research.

Position: Infrastructure and Research Facility Manager

The Infrastructure and Research Facility Manager is responsible for effective management, administration, and coordination of maintenance activities related to research facilities and safety operations in the Faculty. The role manages the design and construction project delivery and facility renewal, including budgeting and design coordination. It implements changes to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness and provides operational leadership on building, security, and accessibility services.

The role oversees the business development and operational leadership of the YSciCore facilities, including Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Mass Spectrometry, and Electron Scanning Microscope.

Qualifications

1. Education:
2. Post-secondary Degree in Planning, Construction, and Facilities Management or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience.
3. Certified Facility Manager designation.
4. Experience:
5. Minimum five years' related experience with facilities, facility/property management, and/or project management, including three years in a laboratory environment.
6. Skills:
7. Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, standards, and practices.
8. Working knowledge of managing in a unionized environment and applying this knowledge effectively.
9. Familiarity with the materials, tools, and equipment used in the various Faculty of Science departments, and knowledge of the unique science research and teaching activities.
10. Knowledge of relevant building codes, fire, and electrical safety codes.
11. Effective oral and written communication skills, along with excellent interpersonal skills.
12. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
13. Effective leadership and supervisory skills.
14. Proven planning, time management, coordination, and organizational skills.
15. Ability to respond and adapt to a changing, high-pressure environment.
16. Demonstrated ability to initiate, implement, coordinate, and monitor complex and sensitive projects.
17. Ability to assess problems, recognize issues, and devise creative solutions.
18. Commitment to providing high-quality service within the Faculty.
19. Knowledge and commitment to healthy and safe work practices.
20. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.