Facilities and Laboratory Equipment Manager

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Centre for Heart Lung Innovation (HLI) is a research facility located within St. Paul's Hospital, covering approximately 50,000 ft². It includes dedicated space for both wet and dry laboratory research, as well as administrative and office space, serving over 250 staff and students. The laboratories house over $11 million in general and specialized research equipment. The Centre also manages over 2 million biological samples and operates two of North America's largest heart and lung tissue registries.

Requirements

Technical School Diploma in Housekeeping Management.
Minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Journeyperson Certification in an appropriate trade.
Some experience in all phases of research and laboratory facilities management with knowledge of general laboratory products and equipment.
A working knowledge of large, centralized building systems such as Direct Digital Controls (DDC), plumbing, HVAC, steam, electrical distribution and structural systems.
Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
Capable to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities with developed time management and organizational skills.
Have critical thinking skills to analyze problems, identify key information and resolve issues.
Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of staff at UBC, as well as students, outside vendors and contractors and other service providers.
Completion of UBC Safety Courses (Laboratory, Biosafety, Chemical and Radiation) will be required.
Some Knowledge, training and operational experience in Biobanking of biological samples.
Familiarity with reading and interpreting schematic diagrams, construction prints, and As Built drawings is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Receives, prioritizes, and monitors all facility-related requests submitted by HLI employees via email or the On-Line Help Desk work orders system.
Reviews facility issues with St. Paul's Hospital Facilities Management concerning utilities, access, or planned shutdowns, and informs HLI staff of potential downtime.
Conducts scheduled facility walk-throughs to identify maintenance or repair needs.
Participates in committees for space requirements, allocations, renovations, and new construction projects.
Develops short and long-term plans for renovations and building projects within HLI facilities.
Attends site meetings with HLI Management, St. Paul’s Hospital Maintenance, FMO Staff, engineering consultants, contractors, and end-users to review project progress.
Liaises with contractors, consultants, and hospital maintenance staff to ensure contract specifications and timelines are met, advising the Operations Leader of any budget concerns.
Inspects and evaluates work in progress, identifying potential problems with scheduled work requests and services.
Directs the activities of supervised staff, reviews workload assignments, and adjusts schedules to meet operational requirements. Monitors staff performance and provides feedback.
Provides input on research facility planning and space needs to planning committees for the new CSRC building.
Oversees the HLI Freezer Core, including space allocation, equipment selection, 24-hour monitoring, management of emergency backup equipment, and report distribution.
Develops and manages preventative and special maintenance procedures.
Evaluates equipment for repair, orders parts, and liaises with service providers for scheduling repairs.
Acts as a resource for acquiring new equipment, ensuring adequate space and utilities are available or can be installed.
Leads or monitors the installation of new equipment, verifies operation, and advises management upon completion.
Oversees the development, implementation, and management of preventative maintenance contracts and related work request programs.