Chief Utilities Engineer

Organizational Unit
University of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> Facilities Management
Location
University of Victoria – Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date
Ongoing until filled
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE
1.0
Salary Grade
$83,094.00 – $108,088.00
Additional Posting Information
Please note that while the university encourages and accepts external applications, a strong pool of internal candidates has been identified for this opportunity.
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification
SG13
Employee Group:
PEA – Regular
# of Hires Needed
1
Category
Other
About this Opportunity
As stewards of the campus, Facilities Management fosters and enriches an inviting and functional environment that welcomes and supports all who come here. Facilities Management’s customers include Deans, departments, faculty, staff, and students. The department’s branches work together as a team to ensure a high standard of customer service delivery, as well as the provision of capital projects, and effective, efficient, and safe performance for the operation and maintenance of campus buildings.

*This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*

The salary range for this position is:

Recruitment range: $83,094- $91,625 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.

Performance range: starting salary to max of $108,088 is available through annual performance increases.
Job Summary
Working as part of a team of Managers supporting Operations and reporting to the Director, Maintenance and Operations, the Chief Utilities Engineer is responsible for the effective operation, maintenance, and integrity of campus energy systems including heating plants and associated infrastructure, energy transfer stations in campus buildings as well as the ice rink ammonia plant. This position provides leadership to the shift engineers, refrigeration mechanics and controls technicians.

The Chief Utilities Engineer is designated as the responsible person under the Act and regulations having jurisdiction for the safe operation, maintenance and repairs (regulated work) of the various plants and systems on the Gordon Head campus.

As required, this role will need to work varied hours, including weekends. In case of emergencies, this position is a key member of the incident response team.
Job Requirements
This position requires at a minimum a 3rd or 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate plus a minimum of 10 years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience requirements:

Recent successful supervisory or management experience obtained in a unionized building trades organization
Building construction, practical understanding of working with building systems
Delivering an effective campus heating program
Knowledge requirements include:

Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license
Current electrical distribution low and high voltage systems, communications wiring, fire alarm and emergency generator systems
Safety training and knowledge of applicable codes, standards and WorkSafeBC regulations
Proficient in the use of standard office hardware and software including MS Office (excel, word, outlook) and database applications (computerized maintenance management systems).
Effective use of modern business administration including financial/budget administration and basic accounting processes
Competency requirements include:

Personal effectiveness – Seeks feedback about their impact on others
Commitment to quality – Evaluate work results to determine productivity
Navigates change – Maintains effective working relationships during change
Communication – Uses a communication style that is most effective for situation
Building equitable relationships – Demonstrates respect and courtesy to others
Teamwork – Shares accountability for team results
Service focus – Acknowledge stakeholders concerns and issues
University community – Uses formal and informal networks to achieve results
Leadership Competencies:

Personal insight and impact – Builds trust by being honest, reliable, and consistent
Strategic focus – Identifies trends and issues that could impact the department
Investing in our people – Coaches staff to meet performance expectation
Building our culture – Acknowledge individual and team accomplishments
Creativity and innovation – Identifies and makes improvements to existing practices
Problem solving and decision making – Identifies the scope and nature of problems
Change management – Identifies opportunities for changes to benefit the university
Achieving results – Collaborates with staff to determine how to achieve best results
Preference:

Swimming Pool operator certification
Gas Fitter qualification

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity and Diversity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.

Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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