Manager, Electrical & Controls Services

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

This position includes additional compensation for the accountability of responding to calls from 4:30PM to 7:00AM, Monday to Thursday, and weekend assignments from Friday 4:30PM to Monday 7:00AM. The coverage rotation is shared with other managers and extends through holidays and campus closures.

About Western

Considered Canada's most beautiful University, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic environment for our community of scholars. The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.

About Us

Facilities Management fosters safe, inclusive and vibrant environments that inspire community engagement, life-bettering research and the pursuit of academic excellence.

Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites and services within Western’s campus community. FM departments include the AVP’s office, Facilities Development & Engineering, Power Plant, Business Operations, Sustainability, Building Services, Facilities Operations and Parking & Visitor Services. Our integrated team provides exceptional service in creating and maintaining Western’s facilities and in serving the community.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Electrical & Controls Services provides leadership to ensure proper planning, installation, operation, inspection, maintenance, and repairs to all electrical and controls systems, infrastructure, and associated equipment, components, and related processes. The Manager will provide effective leadership and supervision to the team and ensures that there is efficient, safe and reliable delivery of services to University of Western Ontario’s staff, faculty, students, and visitors. The Manager will provide technical advice regarding the University’s electrical and controls systems and will collaborate in the development, management and control of the operating budget and capital budgets, as well as ensure all legislative requirements, codes and standards applicable to electrical and controls services are met and ensures that staff are trained and supported. The Manager will support and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement while collaborating with Facilities Development & Engineering on project design and construction, service interruptions, and maintenance requirements.

Qualifications

Education:

• Licensed Electrician – Construction and Maintenance (309A), or Industrial (309C) as recognized by Skilled Trades Ontario or provincial/territorial equivalent with Red Seal Endorsement (RSE), OR post-secondary program completion in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar
• Maintain a valid Ontario Drivers’ license
• Maintain a current First Aid Certificate, including CPR
• Post-secondary education in a related program (such as Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology) is preferred
• Completion of, or working towards, a Certificate in Management (CIM), or equivalent would be an asset
• Canadian Fire Alarm Association Registered Technician preferred

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in maintenance and operations management
• 3 years’ experience in a continuous improvement environment within a technical setting
• 3 years of experience supervising staff in a unionized environment
• Experience in operations and maintenance management in an academic or large institutional setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Building Code, Canadian Safety Association Standards, and Fire Codes
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance management systems
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance management administration, report development, and change management methodology
• Ability to evaluate issues, recognize potential problems, and take action to proactively resolve issues
• Ability to ensure expenditures and resources are within allotments, and to make appropriate modifications when required
• Communication skills with the ability to converse with, write reports for, and deliver presentations to all levels of the organization
• Verbal communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
• Project management skills to align projects with strategic goals and operational objectives, ensuring team roles are clear, milestones are communicated, and deadlines are met
• Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to efficiently handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines by setting effective priorities
• Organizational skills to manage activities that are accurate and thorough, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities
• Professional demeanor, tact, diplomacy, and discretion in dealing with various colleagues and internal and external clients at all levels
• Ability to evaluate issues, recognize potential problems, and take action to proactively resolve issues
• Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
• Demonstrated experience in a continuous improvement approach to developing and deploying best practices, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrated coaching, mentoring, and communication skills to enable team members to achieve high-quality outcomes
• Solid understanding of key financial principles, coupled with experience managing a cost-recovery department
• Ability to work in a fluid and challenging work environment with changing deadlines.
• Ability to read Computer-Aided Design (AutoCAD) drawings
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and PeopleSoft (HR and Finance) preferred

Background Checks

Please note, successful applicants will be required to produce a current, clean driving abstract, as well as a current police information record check(s) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #38147 by 11:59PM on April 2, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.