Senior Manager, Plant Services

Interested staff members are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of:

The Recruitment Team.

This position is effective January 6, 2025.

We have a lot to offer our employees and here is why you should consider working at YRDSB

1) A great place to live and work

2) Our commitment to Equity, Accommodation, and Accessibility

3) Excellent salary and benefits

Total Rewards Include but are not limited to:

Defined benefit pension plan

Short Term Disability Plan

3 days paid religious holidays

Summer Hours (Fridays off in July/August)

A wide array of Benefits through Trust Plans

Professional development and career growth, etc.

Sabbatical and other leaves of absence

Participation in Deferred Salary Plan

Secondment opportunities

Managers and Support Staff Educational Trust Fund (reimbursement of courses/education related to role)

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) supports a flexible working culture and currently provides the opportunity for employees to work from home in addition to working in the office for some positions. The YRDSB implemented Working From Home Guidelines to facilitate this work option. Please note, this does not apply for school based positions.

In compliance with Board policies and procedures, responsible for the overall management of all plant and facility related systems and programs including construction, maintenance, custodial operations, energy management, recycling programs, capital renewal projects, security, training, facility infrastructure and quality standards.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

To manage all activities related to custodial operations, operations of buildings and building systems.

To manage all activities related to new construction, and maintenance of all board facilities.

To maintain the Board’s inventory and condition of all board facilities.

To hire, supervise, conduct employee performance appraisals and participate in the grievance and disciplinary process as required.

To prepare and maintain operating, renewal and capital budgets and construction schedules for implementation of the Board’s capital strategy.

To oversee and manage information reported to the Ministry of Education related to new schools and renovations and additions to existing schools.

To oversee the prequalification process, tendering process and evaluation of tenders for capital projects.

To prepare and evaluate the requests for proposals related to professional services such as architectural, mechanical, electrical, construction management and design build.

To liaise with municipal planning and building departments for project approvals and joint use of facilities.

To review and evaluate suitability of new school sites and programs with Planning Services.

To establish and maintain new school specifications and standards for architects and engineering consultants.

To manage, review and revise the plant and facilities components of the Board’s business continuity plan.

To attend and participate in various working groups and committees as required.

To perform other duties as assigned.

LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible to the Associate Director, Corporate and School Services.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or a related discipline with a Professional designation is required. PMP (Project Management Professional) , LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) or equivalent are considered an asset.

A minimum of ten years in facilities management ,construction, maintenance and operation of buildings and building systems or related experience is required, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Strong Leadership and team management skills.

Excellent project management skills, including supervision of staff, planning, scheduling, budgeting, project control and risk analysis.

Through knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and construction standards in Ontario.

Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, strong management and leadership skills are required.

Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership, board trustees, principals, municipalities, and other stakeholders.

Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have access to own transportation.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community.

Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the Director’s Action Plan. Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty, equity, including, but not limited to:

First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);

South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).

members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

persons who identify as women; and

persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to careers@yrdsb.ca or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees: If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing careers@yrdsb.ca to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).

Important Information for CUPE 1734 Members:

LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.

Online applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre – Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.