Director of Facilities

The successful candidate

will have a degree, technical diploma or journeyman certificate and at least three years of supervisory and project management level experience.

Areas of Responsibility : Responsible for overall facility operation and maintenance ensuring that all facilities are operational, safe and properly maintained and insured.

Develop and evaluate policies or guidelines related to maintenance, safety, budgets, construction standards, contracts, scheduling and personnel.

Manage facility department personnel including hiring, establishing performance standards, determine staff training needs and overseeing evaluation programs for the department.

Prepare the department operating and capital budgets and control approved budgets. Readjust work activities to meet budgetary commitments and department objectives.

Responsible for ensuring the Division's IMR and capital plans are fully developed and updated on a regular and timely basis.

Provide records and data to meet both internal and external reporting requirements. This includes providing all reporting to government agencies.

Provide for administration controls, such as reports, audits, or inspections. Ensure maintenance of records and statistics for internal and external requirements.

Provide technical guidance to the Board in matters of maintenance, upgrading, renovations and new construction. Ensure that all buildings are maintained according to health and safety codes and ensure compliance with Board policies and standards as well as all regional, provincial and federal regulations.

Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program. Develop strategic goals and objectives for improvements covering facilities, grounds and equipment and monitor performance.

Liaise with school administrators on facility concerns and to ensure facilities support educational requirements. Develop project specifications, arrange bids and monitor capital construction projects.

Manage construction and modernization funding to ensure all aspects are appropriately accounted for and reported. Oversee all construction / modernization projects to ensure that contractual, federal, provincial, and local related codes, standards, and regulations are in compliance.

Review and analyze facility operations to ensure that efficiency and effectiveness are maximized and that new developments are implemented.

Oversee occupational health and safety program for all employees and facilities. Develop and maintain emergency plans for all facilities and ensure coordination with other appropriate stakeholders and municipal officials.

Any other duties as may from time to time be required to support the objectives of the Board. St. Paul Education offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package.

Qualified candidates are asked to forward their resume and cover letter along with three references electronically to st paul@sperd.

ca. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found; however, those applying on or before 12 : 00 p.

m. on Monday, May 27, 2024, are assured careful consideration. The successful candidate will be required to provide a current Criminal Record Check - Vulnerable Sector Check as well as a Child Intervention Record Check prior to employment commencing.

We appreciate all applications but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. About St. Paul Education Geographically and demographically, St.

Paul Education covers a large rural / urban area in Northeast Alberta. We serve the communities of St. Paul, Elk Point, Two Hills, Mallaig, Ashmont, Myrnam and Heinsburg.

We also serve students from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Whitefish Lake First Nation #128, Frog Lake First Nation and Kehewin Cree Nation.

In 1995, parent and community stakeholders initiated the amalgamation of five school boards into what is now St. Paul Education.

In doing so, St. Paul Education became the only school division in Alberta to operate both separate and public schools under one board.

The Division's religious, linguistic and cultural diversity is a source of strength and pride.We serve 3625 students (K-12), including Catholic, First Nation, Mennonite, Hutterite and Home Schooling learners.

Our 19 definable school sites are staffed by approximately 240 FTE teaching staff and 345 support staff.