Assistant Manager, Custodial & Events Support

Competition No: 2024-159

Duration:Regular Full Time

Salary: $100,499 - 104,933 - 109,367 - 113,801 - 118,234/year

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Last Updated: 4/30/24

As the third largest City in British Columbia, the City of Burnaby is committed to creating and sustaining the best quality of life for our entire community.As a City, we provide facilities and services that support a safe, connected, inclusive, healthy and dynamic community.With this in mind, comes great responsibility – we seek likeminded individuals who are passionate about the community, work with integrity and respect, and are innovative when it comes to the work and services Burnaby provides to our citizens.

Reporting to the Manager, Parks and Facilities Custodial and Event Support, the Assistant Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the operations of the park and facility custodial program. Other functions include assisting with the budget cycle, monitoring cost effective operation including maintenance and repair costs. In addition, this position manages, directs, and provides leadership to employees (i.e. hiring, training, developing employees and overseeing the deployment of work schedules), plans, coordinates, and directs staffing and custodial services for events support, ensuring policies, procedures and safety practices are followed. Other responsibilities include involvement in labour relations issues which entail upholding the conditions of the collective agreement along with performance and attendance management; and prepares, processes, and maintains operational records, reports, statistics, correspondence, costing estimates and recommendations, and authorizes and controls expenditures for labour, material, and equipment. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include certificate in a discipline related to the work with a minimum of 5 years of recent related supervisory experience and sound administrative experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. This role requires thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures, materials, equipment and tools used in cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting the various types of systems found in park and facility environments; policies, rules, regulations, codes and legal requirements governing the work; financial management principles including controls, mitigating risk, contractual and legislative obligations and e-business system requirements; hazards involved in the work and of required safety methods and procedures. Sound knowledge of the mechanical and chemical cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection. Ability to plan, assign, supervise and check directly, and through subordinates, the work of staff, ensuring for the economical and efficient use of labour, materials and equipment; lead, coach, mentor and motivate staff; diagnose causes of equipment breakdown and to identify potential problems and faulty workmanship; estimate time, equipment and material requirements and to prepare and control budgets; manage small projects, maintenance and related operations with minimal supervision while demonstrating solid leadership and organizational skills; establish priorities and accomplish objectives; manage a variety of competing deadlines within time and budget constraints; anticipate trends and create innovative strategies, develop flexible plans and improved work procedures and methods; prepare for and respond to emergency situations and to organize and direct crews and equipment dealing with emergencies; establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relationships with managers, employees, unions, elected officials and a variety of outside agencies (e.g. consultants and technical associations). The role also requires skill in the use of various software applications. Drivers Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Please submit your application no later than May 9, 2024.

Copies of relevant professional certificates or degrees will be required at the time of the interview.

At the City of Burnaby, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that authentically mirrors the vibrant community we proudly serve. We consistently embrace diversity and endeavor to build an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We warmly welcome applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to join us in shaping a more vibrant and equitable future together.

Please contact People and Culture at604-294-7303if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all candidates for applying, but only those short listed will be contacted.