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:

September 19, 2024

Closing Date:

September 30, 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:

$77,637.00 - $98,070.00

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 Infrastructures, the incumbent is responsible for capturing the complex scientific and health, safety, risk requirements for all assigned projects with the approved scope and applicable government codes, all within established project methodologies. They develop the expected scope from the faculty members and translate them into project action. Under general supervision, this position supports the Planners and Project Managers at Facilities in the delivery of the program. Collaborates with the direct supervisor to develop projects that reduce reactive tasks within the faculty, and to create future faculty plans.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Project Initiation: Initiates projects with the development of an Initial Project Expectation document, which is a collection of the project sponsors’ requirements (instruments and installation with associated plumbing, electrical, HVAC, data, instrumentation needs). Consults with Faculty Health, Safety, and Risk Management to document the hazards and risks in the project including proposed equipment. Uses computer aided drafting software to document the architectural changes. Provides sufficient information to establish a rough order of magnitude estimate of the project. Informs and negotiates with project sponsors (usually professors) to manage costs by providing alternatives to make grants successful before application.

• Project Monitoring: Monitors the delivery of assigned projects to completion and ensures project outcomes remain aligned with the original objectives, schedule, budget and quality. Works closely with the Project Management Team at Facilities to manage these requirements. Identifies project issues and risks during the project execution; and negotiates means to return a project back on track; decides when to escalate to direct supervisor for guidance or resolution. Attends project meetings, and coordinates construction activities with all affected laboratories (incl. shutdowns whose effect exceeds the construction area).

• Project Support: Supports Planners and Project Managers by liaising with project sponsors to gather and/or edit information such as project expectations, specifications, and plans. Participates and provides support at different stages of projects by monitoring project progress, ensuring follow-up and communications are clear and efficient with all affected parties.

• Compliance and Performance Management: Ensure handover is completed and project documentation is compliant with regulations and internal requirements.  In collaboration with Facilities, monitors the performance of consultants, contractors, suppliers and