Intermediate Specialist, Faculty Infrastructure

Job title: Intermediate Specialist, Faculty Infrastructure

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Job Type: Employee

Duration in Months (for fixed-term jobs): N/A

Job Family: Facilities Planning and Logistics

# of Open Positions: 1

Faculty/Service – Department: Faculty Infrastructure, Faculty of Science

Campus: Main Campus

Union Affiliation: SSUO

Date Posted: January 25, 2024

Closing Date: February 05, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

Hours per week: 35

Salary Grade: SSUO Grade 10

Salary Range: $75,743.00 – $95,678.00

About the Faculty of Science:

Welcome to the Faculty of Science, a great place to learn, to explore, to question, to discover — opening your mind and pushing boundaries. It’s an exciting time to be part of a rewarding career in life sciences, natural sciences and mathematics. You will have access to world-class facilities, including our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Complex, our extensive Biosciences Complex and our cutting-edge Advanced Research Complex, that are the envy of many universities. We have strong links with a multitude of government and private research centres, providing countless opportunities and experiences.

We have become a true centre of excellence, earning recognition across Canada and abroad for our prowess in teaching and in our laboratories, where our researchers are addressing some of the most important and relevant scientific questions of our time. Our past is a testimonial to our passion, so will be our future. Will you be part of it?

Position Purpose
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Faculty Infrastructure, the incumbent evaluates problems and recommends solutions or improvements autonomously to ensure the continual operation of complex building systems and structures, sophisticated equipment, and to minimize repercussions on personnel, buildings, and equipment in dynamic situations. Acts independently as on-site faculty representative to ensure that the laboratories and surrounding physical environment is well maintained, and in compliance with university policies. Limits research downtime and accidents related to research equipment and environments through planning and consultation with Facilities and the immediate supervisor.

Collaborates with the immediate supervisor, researchers, health and safety and technical staff in reviewing conditions of the workplace that is dispersed among multiple sites varying from office spaces to complex and cross-disciplinary research environments. Assesses feasibility with research and teaching staff in planning the placement of, and manages the relocation and decommissioning activities of, sophisticated scientific equipment and products.

Collaborates with the immediate supervisor and team members in the design and optimization of new spaces through construction or renovation projects for complex scientific equipment and safety infrastructure. Enforces safe shutdown requirements of research equipment and sites with Facilities. Ensures that fixed facilities, equipment and workplace environment are safe, functional and conducive to the research, teaching and support mandate of the faculty. Ensures corrective actions are initiated and implemented as requested.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Assesses the physical environment of multiple buildings housing the Faculty of Science, 7 of which are integral to proper operation of complex scientific equipment. Evaluates the conditions and deficiencies and follows up on subsequent remedial activities to address noted deficiencies.
• Institutes corrective measures to repair deficiencies in research laboratories, teaching spaces, common areas, and administration spaces. Follows up on these corrective measures to ensure quality of remediation and timeliness of response.
• Assesses the day-to-day operational needs as required with regards to the complex and integrated physical environment and sophisticated scientific equipment and supporting infrastructure.
• Plans operations to mitigate and/or decrease down time for infrastructural services and systems on complex and multidisciplinary research equipment. These services and systems may include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, building envelopes or structures, room finishes and lighting.
• Directs queries and work requests to services that support the faculty operations including Protection Services, Computing and Communication Services, Facilities and Faculty of Science Health and Safety team.

What you will bring:

• Diploma or degree in a three- or four-year program in building or architectural technology, and strong knowledge base in building systems (HVAC, controls, service distribution, fume hoods, mechanical and electrical systems) and state-of-the-art practices in building design as integrated with complex scientific equipment in a research-intensive institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in building management practices preferably related to a scientific research and teaching environment.
• Solid background and broad knowledgebase in research laboratory equipment (by example, but not limited to, mass and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers, lasers, biological safety cabinets, tissue and cell culture spaces, fume hoods).
• Familiarity with construction, electrical and mechanical trades with a strong knowledge base of technical and architectural drawings especially as it pertains to biological, physical and chemical laboratories.
• Strong knowledge of federal and provincial legislation related to workplace health and safety, WHMIS, environmental legislation, Fire and Building codes, University policies and other related legislation on working with and in hazardous environments.
• Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize tasks to ensure continuity of services affecting research and teaching activities.
• Ability to function at a high level of expertise under time constraints and deliver concise instructions as required in difficult conditions.
• Experience working in a large organization similar in size to the University of Ottawa, and the ability to negotiate and balance the requirements of a wide variety of groups and interests.
• Bilingualism (English, French), both written and spoken.

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Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:

Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact hrtalentmanagement@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click to find out more.

If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.

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.

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