Senior Coordinator, Physical Resources

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian university in Ottawa seeks a Senior Coordinator to manage facilities and resources. Your role includes ensuring the safety of facilities, managing projects, and overseeing space utilization. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and advanced knowledge in project management. Bilingualism in English and French is required, as well as strong organizational skills. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to important projects within the university.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Advanced knowledge of administration and project management principles.
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Control the use of space in all facilities of the sector.
• Perform regular inspections of infrastructure and equipment.
• Act as Health and Safety resource-person for the sector.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of administration and project management principles

Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role

Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation and experience in its application

Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to solve complex problems

Education

Postsecondary studies in a related discipline or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems and software including spreadsheets and databases

Job description

Overview

Posting Reason: Replacement of a regular position

Job Type: Employee

Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments):

N/A

Job Family: Facilities Planning and Logistics

# of Open Positions: 1

Faculty/Service - Department: Integrated Facilities Operations

Campus: Main Campus

Union Affiliation: SSUO

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/01/08

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/01/19

Hours per week: 35

Salary Grade: SSUO Grade 08

Salary Range: $64,865.00 - $81,935.00

About the faculty/service: Facilities

Facilities services are characterized by a dynamic and creative growing team where the winds of change are blowing, offering people like you opportunities to use your leadership and innovation skills to contribute to the achievement of their inspiring mission: to deliver best in class research infrastructure, reshape campus life and student experience, and provide a sustainable environment for students, researchers, teachers and community.

The uOttawa facilities encompass three main sites that are comprised of over 600,000 square meters of building space (over 6.4 million square feet), 42.5 hectares of grounds, 125 buildings and 4,500 beds in 11 residences. There are over 150 employees in Facilities, including Project Managers, Energy and Commissioning Specialists, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Architects, and space Planners. The facilities capital and operating expenditures are in the range of $100M for the University’s $2.0 billion assets under management. The 20-year Capital spending plan envisions $4.0 billion of new investment highlighted by the university launch of project Top Shelf, a $300 million capital investment to build a new facility for the Faculty of Health Sciences at uOttawa’s River Campus, as well as a tower at the Roger Guidon campus to house uOttawa’s new Advanced Medical Research Center (AMRC).

Position purpose: Reporting to the Manager, the Senior Coordinator plans and coordinates the activities and projects related to the physical and material resources management to ensure that the facilities of the sector are safe and functional and that related policies and procedures are well understood and properly implemented.

You must also be available to work evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays, depending on the operational needs of the department.

This competition will be used to fill two (2) permanent positions as well as a twenty-four (24) months contract.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Physical resources management: Control the use of space in all facilities of the sector, such as offices, meeting rooms, storage space, classrooms, research labs, computing labs, etc., and decide upon allocation with the objective of maximizing space utilization. To this end, manage a space inventory, analyze and recommend space requirements, analyze feasibility and impact of recommendations and projects, plan and coordinate projects, and delegate internal/external resources for the accomplishment of tasks.

• Physical resources maintenance: Perform regular inspections of infrastructure, furniture and telecommunications equipment of the sector to ensure that they are safe and functioning, to monitor compliance with accessibility standards and to ensure that all emergency, directional, and personnel signage is correct and updated. Identify discrepancies and initiate improvements when necessary. Recommend preventive repair and construction work in order to avoid the necessity of larger-scale repairs.

• Health and Safety: Act as Health and Safety resource-person for the sector, monitor compliance with all relevant policies with the objective of minimizing risk to students and staff. To this end, control security access systems, ensure proper maintenance, implement ergonometric recommendations, manage accurate records of approved employee access and ensure timely updates. Inform, follow up and keep records to ensure that the sector meets the appropriate health and safety training requirements.

• Materials resources management: Manage material resources of the sector to ensure that there is equipment available to meet ongoing operational needs. To this end, act as a designated buyer for the sector, interact with suppliers to obtain estimates, negotiate pricing, and create services contracts in compliance with all relevant policies.

• Project coordinator: Manage assigned projects related to moves and renovations, repairs and space setup for the sector. To this end, develop project specifications, identify project steps and track all relevant progress, perform inspections upon project milestones and ensure effective communication among stakeholders, monitor expenses related to the project to ensure that they meet the limits of the budget, highlight and resolve any variance from budget.

What you will bring:

• Advanced knowledge of administration and project management principles normally acquired through postsecondary studies in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation and experience in its application
• Knowledge of computer systems and software including spreadsheets, databases, Internet and e-mail
• Knowledge of space management principles
• Experience managing projects
• Experience in interpreting, explaining and applying policies and regulations
• Ability to produce high quality work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Autonomy, flexibility, and adaptability
• Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written)

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.