GOVERNMENT OF NUNAVUT JOB DESCRIPTION

1. IDENTIFICATION

Position No. Job Title Supervisor’s Position 15-05466 Manager, Facilities Engineering Director, Transportation Policy & Planning Department Division/Region Community Location EDT 15400-03 Rankin Inlet KIVALLIQ

Fin Code: 15009-01-1-111-1500009-01-????

2. PURPOSE

Main reason why the position exists, within what context and what the overall end result is.

The Manager of Facilities Engineering manages the implementation of transportation infrastructure projects in Nunavut, plans and implements a Facility Management Program, and will provide advice about facility design, and operation to ensure that the facilities are constructed, operated and maintained in a safe and efficient manner that meets the needs of northern air travellers and air carriers, marine service providers, the fishing and harvesting industries, the tourism industry, regulatory agencies and Nunavummiut in general, while adhering to National and International Standards for airports, marine facilities, and roads, National and Territorial building codes and Government of Nunavut and Departmental policies and guidelines.

This position is located in Rankin Inlet and reports to the Director, Transportation, Policy & Planning.

3. SCOPE

Describe the impact the position has on the area in which it works, or if it impacts other departments, the government as a whole, or the public directly or indirectly. How does the position impact those groups/individuals, the organization and/or budgets? What is the magnitude of that impact?

The Manager, Facilities Engineering is responsible for ensuring that transportation infrastructure projects, including airport facilities, marine facilities, and roads are programmed and delivered in a manner which advances the objectives of the Nunavut Transportation Strategy while meeting the financial and reporting requirements of the department, the Government of Nunavut, and third-party funding agencies.

Long term plans dictate the location, size, capacity, security and costs of transportation infrastructure and the integration of air, land and surface modes of transportation into a larger transportation system. The integrity and efficiency of the transportation system has a direct impact on a variety of stakeholders including community residents, carriers, territorial and federal transportation agencies, commercial users and the traveling public. Impacts are various and direct:

• Safety is a primary concern, and negative impacts and Government of Nunavut liability can be minimized through attention to design and project delivery. • The regulatory regime regarding transportation infrastructure is complex, and it is imperative that Economic Development & Transportation, as the owner and operator of the infrastructure, ensures all regulations are considered in the formulation and delivery of projects. • Transportation infrastructure is used by all Nunavummiut, and poor consultation, design, or project execution may result in a system that does not deliver territorial requirements. Page 1 of 8 GOVERNMENT OF NUNAVUT JOB DESCRIPTION

• Project delivery involves contractual arrangements with potential liabilities for the Government of Nunavut. • Delays or cost overruns during project delivery can have a serious impact on the Government of Nunavut’s fiscal situation, as well as public perceptions regarding the government’s efficiency and capability. • Proper execution of projects will minimize interruptions to critical transportation services. • Financial impacts from the cost of transporting goods and people affect all Nunavut communities. • Project design and implementation impacts on the ultimate users and operators of facilities such as reduced congestion and the safety of travellers and workers. • Accurate, complete, and up to date project records are imperative for project and financial planning. • Job and training opportunities for Nunavummiut are created during construction of infrastructure.

The incumbent is expected to manage or leading the many consultation processes related to successfully implementing large scale transportation infrastructure projects. Significant consultations take place with transport carriers, freight handlers and forwarders, infrastructure users such as tenants and industry, community leaders, regulators, funding officials, major tenants such as Transport Canada, NavCanada and Environment Canada, and multi-disciplinary teams of technical and implementation specialists within the Department and the Department of Community & Government Services. During consultations, the incumbent communicates complex solutions to planning or implementation problems and integrates sometimes conflicting views into short and long tern implementation approaches.

The incumbent of this position will manage the work of several multi-disciplinary teams of contractors and consultants. The Manager, Facilities Engineering is the Department’s expert for transportation infrastructure delivery, and their technical opinions are accepted as correct.

The Manager, Facilities Engineering provides direct supervision to 1 subordinate position, 15-01468 Senior Airport Electrician.

All Inuit Societal values will be respected by the Manager Facilities Engineering. • Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq: respect and care for the land, animals, and the environment. • Aajiiqatigiinniq: Decision Making Through Discussion and Consensus. • Qanuqtuurniq: Being innovative and resourceful. • Inuuqatigiitsiarniq: respecting others, relationships and caring for people. • Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq: working together for a common cause. • Pijitsirniq: serving and providing for family and/or community. • Tunnganarniq: fostering good spirit by being open, welcoming, and inclusive.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES

Describe major responsibilities and target accomplishments expected of the position. List the responsibilities that have the greatest impact on the organization first and describe them in a way that answers why the duties of the position are being performed. For a supervisory or management position, indicate the subordinate position(s) through which objectives are accomplished.

The Manager, Facilities Engineering leads the development, implementation and evaluation of long-term transportation infrastructure project delivery to anticipate and meet the needs of the transportation industry, commercial users and the travelling public by: Page 2 of 8 GOVERNMENT OF NUNAVUT JOB DESCRIPTION

• Managing consultations with affected and involved parties during all phases of infrastructure planning to ensure user and carrier needs are met, the infrastructure is integrated with community plans, the infrastructure complies with regulatory requirements and operations, and maintenance are effective within their expected life cycle. • Managing the engagement of consultants and the compliance of consultants work on infrastructure plans in accordance with project terms of reference and financial authorities to ensure compliance. • Managing the integration of the accepted results of the Transportation Planning Program into the Department’s Capital Planning process, in consultation with the Capital Planning Officer, to ensure Nunavut transportation priorities are appropriately reflected. • Managing contact with Project Managers and Project Officers involved in delivery of transportation infrastructure projects to ensure that the projects progress on schedule, on budget, and that the results reflect the aims of the department and the Government of Nunavut as outlined in the Nunavut Transportation Strategy. • Implements and manages a current, secure, and accessible database of all project documentation, including all phases of the project from initiation to close out. • Implements and manages a current, secure, and accessible database of operational and maintenance records for all transportation infrastructure assets.

Contributes to the development of the 5-year Capital Plan and O&M Project forecasts in respect of transportation infrastructure through analysis of condition and assessment reports, historical known project costs, required consultation processes, Department, FMB and legislative approval processes and financial authorities and procedures by: • Recommending transportation infrastructure projects for inclusion or advancement in the Departmental five-year capital plan. • Providing analysis of estimated project costs based on historical data, current estimating formulae, and knowledge of the construction industry in Nunavut.

Manages the implementation of transportation infrastructure projects to meet project objectives and comply with regulatory authorities for design, construction and operation and community needs in accordance with GN procedures and financial authorities, and applicable Federal and Territorial building and safety codes and applicable Regulations and Standards by:

• Interpreting regulatory Acts, Regulations, and Standards regarding construction and operation of transportation infrastructure as applicable in the GN environment. • Directing the project management and contract administration from tender/award and construction to warranty phases to ensure compliance with project plans and timely completion of the project within approved budgets. • Directing the development, or developing, strategies for using capital and O&M projects to enhance local employment, training, and business opportunities in accordance with GN policies. • Directing the development of O&M manuals in accordance with Departmental standards.

Leads the provision, and provides, expert consultative guidance and advice about transportation infrastructure within and outside the Department to ensure those involved with operating and maintaining the infrastructure are informed by:

• Managing an inspection program, and inspecting, transportation infrastructure, including associated building systems, to advise staff on corrective actions required.

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• Managing the provision, and providing, technical advice to staff regarding preventative maintenance, life cycle management, energy conservation and technical assessments of airport buildings. • Acting as the Department’s and GN’s technical expert on transportation infrastructure programs. • Participating as a member of the Division’s management team in long and short-term planning activities, establishing goals and objectives for the Division that complement the Department and the GN goals and, evaluating results to confirm effective contribution, and recommending corrective action, when required. • Representing the interests of the Department and GN at national and regional forums dealing with transportation planning and construction to ensure currency in the field and with changing standards. • Providing expert advice about transportation infrastructure to Senior Management within the Department and to decision-makers within and outside the GN.

Manages regional human resources by: • Ensuring the goals and objectives of the Government of Nunavut are known to staff through regular frequent contact. • Providing leadership, direction, and coordination to a multi-disciplinary team to communicate and interpret new initiatives which enable effective interactions with communities. • Ensuring development of annual performance appraisals and work plans based on annual business plans and assists staff with training and development plans. • Dealing with disciplinary action when required; and • Participating in recruitment; employee retention projects; succession planning; and vacancy management initiatives and grievance response for the Division consistent with the Collective Agreement. • Monitoring the division’s Inuit Employment Plan initiatives to assist in attaining the representative level of employment. • Reviewing staff work on a regular basis to ensure conformity to established quality standards. • Building a strong team environment within a safe and respectful workplace.

Perform other duties as assigned.

5. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Describe the level of knowledge, experience and abilities that are required for satisfactory job performance. Knowledge identifies the acquired information or concepts that relate to a specific discipline. Skills describe acquired measurable behaviours and may cover manual aspects required to do a job. Abilities describe natural talents or developed proficiencies required to do the job. These requirements are in reference to the job, not the incumbent performing the job.

Working knowledge of:

• The Nunavut Transportation Strategy. • Transportation policy and planning principles. • Transportation program research and analyses on a modal or multi-modal basis. • Land, air and marine infrastructure planning. • Modal or multi modal project management. • Transportation systems research. Page 4 of 8 GOVERNMENT OF NUNAVUT JOB DESCRIPTION

• Nunavut and Canadian transportation policy and planning challenges. • Basic Contracting law and principles. • Strategic and business planning. • Principles and theories of human and financial resource management. • Government and industry sectors in Nunavut. • The Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. • Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. • The goals, aspirations, and priorities of Nunavummiut.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of buildings planning, design, engineering, and construction principles and regulatory regimes in an arctic environment to ensure successful completion of projects. • Thorough knowledge of project management theories and principles, including contract and financial management, to plan, organize, integrate, coordinate, direct, control and evaluate projects. • Knowledge of problem solving and analytical skills to resolve conflicts (technical and other), develop appropriate solutions from a number of complex options in planning and implementation. • Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Mediation during consultation phases or during implementation; • Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Outlook and Word. • PowerPoint and Excel software skills are considered an asset. • Able to make use of the Internet as a research tool. • Excellent oral and written communications skills • Comfort in working and living in a cross-cultural environment. • Adaptable - open to change to quickly respond to changing priorities. • Analytical thinker - identifies elements of a problem or situation and develops acceptable solutions. • Co-operative team member - works as a member of a team to attain organizational goals. • Demonstrates initiative - works independently and completes assigned tasks seeking additional work without prompting. • Effective listener - hears what is being said, understands the content and responds in a constructive manner. • Practices good judgement - provides an effective measured response to a situation. • Practices self-control - responds in a constructive manner in stressful situations. • Results oriented - strong work ethic. • Shows leadership - effectively leads individuals and teams to reach common goals. • Fluency in two or more of Nunavut’s official languages is an asset.

Qualification Requirements:

Typically, the above knowledge, skills, and abilities, would be attained through the completion of a Degree in with specialization in Transportation Planning and 10 years’ experience in progressively responsible positions, 2 of which years were spent in Arctic/Northern environments working in a cross-cultural environment and 5 years in building planning, design, and project implementation.

Conditions of Employment: Position of Trust - Criminal Record Check

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6. WORKING CONDITIONS

List the unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed and which create hardship for the incumbent. Express frequency, duration and intensity of each occurrence in measurable time (e.g. every day, two or three times a week, 5 hours a day).

Physical Demands

Indicate the nature of physical demands and the frequency and duration of occurrences leading to physical fatigue or physical stress.

Work normally performed in an office at an airport facility setting may result in:

• Short response times to workload varying from simple to complex. • Longer than normal workdays once a week. • Daily workload, clients and the public. • Sitting daily at a desk or in meetings for extended periods. • Daily keyboarding for extended periods/ • Daily reading reports or looking at a computer monitor for many hours during the day.

Work performed away from the office may result in exposure to:

• Walking over uneven terrain and riding in rocking vessels and vehicles during site inspections. • Twice monthly travel in small aircraft in confined spaces for 2-4 hours with no or little chance for relief. • Larger aircraft monthly flights that exceed 4 hours with limited opportunity for relief. • Twice monthly participation at and sitting at meetings after normal working hours and/or during weekends when listening to and responding to issues over many hours.

Environmental Conditions

Indicate the nature of adverse environmental conditions to which the jobholder is exposed, and the frequency and duration of exposures. Include conditions that increase the risk of accident, ill health, or physical discomfort.

• Out of office exposure to either land, air and/or marine transportation vehicle operations. • Frequent exposure to winter temperature extremes in a harsh environment when temperatures drop in excess of -50C during facility inspections and instrument adjustments. • Winter blizzards lasting for days disrupting work and travel schedules. • Frequent exposure to mosquitoes in summer months when travelling or conducting site inspections out of the office. • Exposure to constant loud noises and vibrations when flying in aircraft.

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Sensory Demands

Indicate the nature of demands on the jobholder’s senses. These demands can be in the form of making judgements to discern something through touch, smell, sight, and/or hearing. It may include concentrated levels of attention to details though one or more of the incumbents’ senses.

• Extended periods of visual concentration to determine capital and operational needs for infrastructure and services when conducting inspections of facilities and potential land, air and marine sites. • Daily extended periods of reading reports or looking at a computer screen. • Daily extended daily periods of keyboarding and • Daily assessment of verbal indicators, body language and other non-verbal indicators when responding to queries or gathering information.

Mental Demands

Indicate conditions within the job that may lead to mental or emotional fatigue that would increase the risk of such things as tension or anxiety.

• Day to day public, co-worker, and employee demands. • Monthly extended travel on family or household. • Twice monthly hectic extended work hours to respond to emergencies, honour deadlines and attend meetings. • Extended periods of concentrating on and responding to many complexes and ever evolving issues with individuals, communities and committees. • Months of working and living during seasonal continuous darkness or light encountered in northern latitudes. • May encounter confrontational situations with contractors and/or during public and industry consultations.

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7. CERTIFICATION

______Employee Signature Supervisor Title

Printed Name Supervisor Signature

Date: Date I certify that I have read and understand the I certify that this job description is an accurate responsibilities assigned to this position. description of the responsibilities assigned to the position.

Deputy Head Signature

Date

I approve the delegation of the responsibilities outlined herein within the context of the attached organizational structure.

8. ORGANIZATION CHART

Please attach Organizational Chart indicating incumbent’s position, peer positions, subordinate positions (if any) and supervisor position.

“The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of this position”.

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