Operations Manager – School District No. 68 (Nanaimo Ladysmith)

School District No. 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith)

Operations Manager

The Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District is looking for a passionate leader to join our Facilities team as Operations Manager
 
The Operations Manager reports to the Executive Director of Planning & Operations and is responsible for the day to day operations pertaining to custodial services, waste management (garbage, recycling, organics) pest control, and the security of all buildings throughout our district. Working with a dynamic management team you will oversee the Operations Department including an Assistant Manager, General Foreman and a team of 75+ custodians.
 
Your experience in a management role coupled with your experience in business and/or custodial services makes you an ideal candidate for this role.

• Your ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels of an organization is a strength you leverage to create successful business results.
• Grounded in a people-based approach to leadership, you advise and mentor those you work with in efforts to build an extraordinarily high-performing team of talent.
• Your expertise in the field of Building Services, Operations Management and Security Services will assist you in leading the team to successful outcomes.
• Your ability to maintain business continuity during challenging times is an asset
• Administration and supervision of all staff assigned to the Operations Department and contract services is required.
• Ability to manage the annual departmental budget including budget development.
• Professional development, technological advancement and your work in advancing safety, people and quality in a high functioning custodial team is desired.
• You have at least five years of related experience

 
You possess the equivalent combination of skills, education and related industry experience to meet the responsibilities of the role:

• Minimum two years Post Secondary education in Business Management, Custodial Services or a related field
• Five years experience in the building services field in a multi-site, unionized setting
• Five years management / supervisory experience in a related field
• Working knowledge of WorkSafe BC regulations
• Proven leadership skills and a team approach to managing with the ability to provide leadership in a changing environment
• Ability to deal with highly confidential and sensitive issues with a high degree of diplomacy and confidentiality
• Excellent skill with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong ability to communicate

 
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in the province with over 40 facilities, 2200 employees and 15,000 students. Offering a balance of urban, nature and island-life, Nanaimo is located on central Vancouver Island with easy access to the rest of the island the Lower Mainland.
 
This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Applications must be received by June 4, 2021. Interested candidates must submit their application complete with their resume and supporting documents including a minimum of 3 professional employment related references to:
 
Please apply via the Make A Future website at https://bit.ly/3eDuIN3

Only those candidates that are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted