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Principal Activities, Duties, and Responsibilities: Maintains up-to-date knowledge of engineering codes and standards, work protection code, Corporate Safety and Health standards, project management manual, corporate safety manual, and administers all Corporate Policies and Procedures, ensures compliance with all pertinent legislative requirements such as: Occupational Health and Safety Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, The Department of Environment Act, Labor Standards Act, etc.… Show more Principal Activities, Duties, and Responsibilities: Maintains up-to-date knowledge of engineering codes and standards, work protection code, Corporate Safety and Health standards, project management manual, corporate safety manual, and administers all Corporate Policies and Procedures, ensures compliance with all pertinent legislative requirements such as: Occupational Health and Safety Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, The Department of Environment Act, Labor Standards Act, etc. •Ensures that Corporate/business unit objectives are scheduled, progress is monitored and communicated. •Participates in hiring and placement of staff. •Ensures individual performance standards and conducts performance appraisals and reviews. •Ensures the Collective Agreement and Corrective Action Programs are properly administered. •Coordinates activities with other Hydro departments and with outside companies. •Promotes and complies with the Corporate EMS Program and ISO 14001. Ensures that procedures identified in the EMS are followed and that employees are aware of all environmental responsibilities. •Promotes and complies with the Corporate Safety and Health Program. •Other duties as assigned or necessary to run an efficient and safe operation at least cost. Show less

Principal Activities, Duties, and Responsibilities: Maintains up-to-date knowledge of engineering codes and standards, work protection code, Corporate Safety and Health standards, project management manual, corporate safety manual, and administers all Corporate Policies and Procedures, ensures compliance with all pertinent legislative requirements such as: Occupational Health and Safety Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, The Department of Environment Act, Labor Standards Act, etc.… Show more Principal Activities, Duties, and Responsibilities: Maintains up-to-date knowledge of engineering codes and standards, work protection code, Corporate Safety and Health standards, project management manual, corporate safety manual, and administers all Corporate Policies and Procedures, ensures compliance with all pertinent legislative requirements such as: Occupational Health and Safety Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, The Department of Environment Act, Labor Standards Act, etc. •Ensures that Corporate/business unit objectives are scheduled, progress is monitored and communicated. •Participates in hiring and placement of staff. •Ensures individual performance standards and conducts performance appraisals and reviews. •Ensures the Collective Agreement and Corrective Action Programs are properly administered. •Coordinates activities with other Hydro departments and with outside companies. •Promotes and complies with the Corporate EMS Program and ISO 14001. Ensures that procedures identified in the EMS are followed and that employees are aware of all environmental responsibilities. •Promotes and complies with the Corporate Safety and Health Program. •Other duties as assigned or necessary to run an efficient and safe operation at least cost. Show less

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities•develop and implement a facility management program including preventative maintenance and life-cycle requirements•conduct and document regular facilities inspections •ensure compliance with health and safety standards and industry codes•allocate and manage facility space for maximum efficiency•coordinate intra-office moves•supervise maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment•oversee facility refurbishment and… Show more Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities•develop and implement a facility management program including preventative maintenance and life-cycle requirements•conduct and document regular facilities inspections •ensure compliance with health and safety standards and industry codes•allocate and manage facility space for maximum efficiency•coordinate intra-office moves•supervise maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment•oversee facility refurbishment and renovations•plan and manage facility central services such as reception, security, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and parking•implement best practice processes to increase efficiency•obtain quotes and tenders from vendors and suppliers•calculate and compare costs for goods and services to maximize cost-effectiveness•negotiate contracts to optimize delivery and cost saving•coordinate and monitor activities of contract suppliers•manage contractor and vendor relationships•manage and review service contracts to ensure facility management needs are being met•ensure delivery schedules, quantity and quality criteria are met•check completed work by contractors and vendors•verify payment and invoicing match contract pricing•plan and monitor appropriate facility management staffing levels•ensure efficient utilization of facility maintenance staff•performance manage, develop and train staff•prepare and track facility budget•monitor expenses and payments•generate and present regular reports and reviews of facility-related budgets, finances, contracts, expenditures and purchases•develop and implement cost reduction initiatives•advise on and monitor energy efficiency•oversee environmental health and safety•assure security of the facility•respond to facility and equipment alarms and system failures •provide prompt response to requests and issues from facility occupants Show less