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Within the framework of established policies, regulations, and procedures, and under the direction of the Manager, Facilities Operations (Manager), the incumbent provides a coordinating role between the Library and Queen’s Facilities Operations. As well as coordinating any assigned in-house facility projects out of scope of Queen’s Facilities Operations, the Coordinator provides design, construction, and engineering guidance with respect to library requirements within the scope of the project being undertaken. Projects may be related to building renovations, or new construction, and may also relate to infrastructure updates within the control of Queen’s Facilities Operations.
The Coordinator ensures that all assigned in-house projects are undertaken and completed within reasonable timelines, taking into consideration the best times for projects in library facilities, within budget, and to established scope and standards. The Coordinator is accountable for various aspects of projects, as assigned by the Manager, and must be able to function with a high degree of autonomy in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.
The Coordinator will also act as the library’s primary lead as assigned by the Manager on Queen’s Facilities Operations led projects, to ensure appropriate and timely communication amongst key stakeholders (internal/external) and the efficient and effective support of projects from start to finish. The Coordinator brings specialized knowledge of building design and construction, library operational needs, or engineering to the team and has the capacity to support the project team in ensuring projects are on time, within budget and to established scope and standards.
The Coordinator provides assistive recommendations to the Office of the Vice-Provost and University Librarian (OVPUL) on the short- and long-term planning of library facilities projects. The incumbent coordinates a variety of building and maintenance projects delegated by the Manager and ensures proper policies and processes are in place and communicated to staff, building users, and external contacts (Fire inspector, Environmental Health and Safety etc).
The incumbent works with, or comes in contact with, Library patrons and Library staff, University departmental staff (i.e.: Queen’s University Facilities, Purchasing, Printing Services, and Procurement Services), suppliers, consultants, service personnel, contractors, trades, and movers, in person, by telephone and electronically.
The incumbent will regularly use the following equipment:
In keeping with article 15.05 demonstrated leadership capability is required; ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others; ability to communicate and cooperate well with others; ability to work independently and accurately, exercising tact and good judgement; strong service orientation. Ability to work in a team-based environment. Ability to play an integral role in the planning and implementation of significant projects. The incumbent must possess the ability to maintain a service-oriented perspective while dealing with competing demands on time. There is a significant physical demands aspect to this position: the incumbent must be able to lift and move (e.g., furniture, supplies).
Based on highly specialized skills, the incumbent is responsible for and implementation of facility projects for the library, both library-led in-house and Queen’s Facilities-led. The incumbent exercises a high degree of independent responsibility and decision making, initiative, judgment, and resourcefulness within the framework of established policy, regulation and procedures. The incumbent is responsible for and determines the requirements to meet goals and objectives. This may include planning and execution of operating procedures, problem solving, training, coordinating workflow, exercising initiative, judgment and resourcefulness in meeting assigned responsibilities. Decides when to recommend policy and/or procedural changes. Collaborates with stakeholders such as maintenance, contractors and/or consultants to determine the best routes for correcting project issues or other items requiring resolution. Consults with the Manager on an as needed basis.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at hradmin@queensu.ca.
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