The Greater Essex County District School Board invites applications from qualified, team-oriented individuals for the non-bargaining, full-time permanent position of Operations Supervisor within the Facility Services Department.

Job Summary:

LOCATION: Facility Services

START DATE: As soon as possible

SALARY : $75,526.40 $87,588.80

What we offer: Extensive benefits.

Enrolment in a defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS).

Staff Wellness Resources.

EAP Program.

Competitive vacation days; plus, additional two-week paid Winter Break. Nature & Scope of Position: Reporting to the Coordinator of Operations, and as an integral member of the Facility Services supervisory team, the Operations Supervisor will assist with all facets of the Facility Services function with specific focus on:

Ensuring the effective and efficient utilization of custodial staff, equipment and contractors when planning and scheduling Custodial and Operational work while ensuring the safety of school staff.

Providing direct supervision to a unionized staff over multiple sites with respect to custodial cleaning and operational activities including timely completion of work, effective performance of staff, technical assistance, equipment standardization, development and implementation of standard operating procedures, adherence OSHA standards.

Implementation of ISO9001 standards and other departmental initiatives for continuous improvement.

Monitoring the welfare, safety, training, competency, motivation, discipline and the performance evaluation of staff and contractors as required.

Provide training to new and existing staff.

Partnering with Principals to provide operational services effectively and efficiently while focusing on customer service ideals.

Effective management of concerns raised by both school and Facility Services staff and, when unresolved, forwarding problems, with comments and recommendations, immediately to the Coordinator of Operations.

Demonstrate a commitment to and documented success in working to create a fair, inclusive, antiracist environment for all stakeholders, and to supporting diverse constituencies and populations.

Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Operations.

Qualifications: Completion of a related diploma/degree.

Minimum 3 years related supervisory experience in a unionized environment.

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Proven Computer skills in MS Office programs.

Valid Drivers License.

Working knowledge and experience of ISO9001 processes and certification.

Working knowledge of Collective Agreements is an asset.

Flexibility in work schedules \ shifts.

Strong organizational skills.

Experience with training of staff. Qualified persons are invited to apply in writing giving full particulars as to education, qualifications and experience to the undersigned. Please visit https://publicboard.simplication.com/WLSBLogin.aspx. Please note there is no fee to apply to this position. You must apply under the actual job posting number 3910652 (under Management and Professionals). Please apply by 4:00pm., Monday December 2, 2024. In support of the Boards Indigenous Protocol, applicants of First Nations, Mtis and Inuit descent may apply to fnmicareers@publicboard.ca. In support of the Board's Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy, applicants who identify as Black may apply to opportunities@publicboard.ca. No other form of submission will be accepted from external candidates.

Chris Boulay, Superintendent of Human Resources

Greater Essex County District School Board

451 Park Street West, Box 210

Windsor, ON N9A 6K1

Posting Number: 2024-233

The Greater Essex County District School Board actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

persons who identify as women; and

persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. We recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in communities that we serve.

The Greater Essex County District School Board has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees and applicants. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the GECDSB strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free. If you require an accommodation based on any Code-protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code for your interview, testing, and/or practicum, please advise the Recruitment Team member when contacted for an interview, testing and/or practicum. This will ensure that the appropriate accommodation(s) are in place prior to you attending.