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Maintenance and Safety Manager

Maintenance and Safety Manager

General Dynamics Mission Systems - CanadaOttawa, Ontario, Canada
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Facilities management has taken on more responsibility than ever before. A role once focused primarily on managing buildings, has evolved into an organizational function which integrates people, places and process within the built environment with the purpose of improving quality of life of people, safety and the productivity of the core business.

Your mission is to reduce operational cost, lead a productive team, think proactively, increase our return on investment, keep our people and buildings safe and provide superior customer service.

Reporting to the Canadian Facilities Manager, the Maintenance and Safety Manager will lead the day-to-day Facilities operation by providing technical and operational support for 400,000 square feet across Canada. You must possess strong problem-solving abilities, be flexible, have a safety-first mindset and drive continuous improvement to ensure we continually raise the bar.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides day-to-day leadership for our local facilities teams and contracted services.
  • Coordinates, assigns, supervises and reviews all maintenance activities and outcomes for the maintenance team to ensure we deliver quality service.
  • Provides customer service to GDMS-C employees with respect to the maintenance and operation of the building.
  • Through routine inspections, identifies areas that require maintenance and / or repair and coordinates the work with facilities staff. When contractor services are required, works with Supply Chain to solicit quotations and procure service.
  • Proactively manages all facilities contracts and contractor / vendor relationships to ensure compliance to contract, performance and drive value release.
  • Responsible for the implementation and documentation of the Facilities operational standards and guidelines as well as site specific standards, policies and procedures relation to the facility department.
  • Works closely with Facilities Management to support all facilities activities in providing administrative and general support services.
  • Assists with budget preparation and is responsible for managing spend within the allocated budget.
  • Develops and supports continuous improvement and proactive activities within a maintenance environment including minimizing equipment downtime.
  • As Chair of the Joint Health & Safety Committee, promotes and ensures a safe work environment with strict adherence to OSHA safety compliance programs.
  • Investigate accidents thoroughly and effectively, and then respond appropriately as required, including communicating to, training and following up with supervisors and employees.
  • Assist in representing management in matters of health and safety with external agencies and organizations
  • Available for on-call support.
  • Travel may be required.

Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build strong teams.
  • Ability to professionally interact with the internal customers and contractors.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be familiar with building automation programs.
  • Strong computer skills, including ability to use MSProject, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and AutoCAD.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English. Ability to communicate effectively in French considered an asset.
  • Valid driver’s license to operate company vehicle.
  • Mechanical knowledge related to HVAC, Pumps, Plumbing and Electrical to help maintain and assist with troubleshooting and preventative measures is required.
  • Post-Secondary education in a relevant technical field or valid trade’s certification along with equivalent work experience.
  • Our ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in an operational role with a minimum of 5 years working knowledge of facilities maintenance, operations and safety.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act; building / fire codes and applicable standards / regulations pertaining to facilities maintenance and operations.

    • Additional Information

    Our success is fueled by individual diversity, encouraging applications from women, members of the LGBTQ2+ community, multi-cultural backgrounds, and persons with disabilities. We will work with you around any workplace accommodation required during our application process. If you require accommodation or have questions, please contact Human Resources via  [email protected] .

    SECURITY CLEARANCE

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance and a positive Controlled Goods Assessment. Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
  • Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations.