Housing Services Inc

Housing Services Inc. 35 Carl Hall Road, Unit 3 Toronto, ON M3K 2B6 TEL: 416 921.3625 FAX: 416 981.4510

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY

POSITION: Manager, Mechanical and SALARY: $86,299.97 - $105,243.87 Electrical Systems (Management – Grade Level 8)

SUBSIDIARY: hsi solutions FILE: TCHC#11HSE45

UNIT: Operations Delivery # OF POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION 35 Carl Hall Road, Unit #3 hsi solutions (Housing Services Inc.) is a leader in facilities management in the multi- residential and institutional markets. We integrate people, place, process and technology to deliver innovative solutions that enhance our client’s assets. The key to our success is in delivering a customer focused experience geared at cost-effective solutions that simplify operations. Our strength is our employees who are committed to providing quality services to our clients and their customers. hsi solutions provides service to over 80,000 units in Ontario. hsi solutions is a subsidiary corporation of Toronto Community Housing (TCHC).

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, Mechanical and Electrical Systems will oversee the successful delivery and implementation of a broad spectrum of construction and maintenance services and solutions to the multi residential market. The successful candidate will take ownership of all aspects of business unit delivery including planned and preventative maintenance, construction programs, services and financial viability. You will develop business unit practices and methodologies to maximize margins by fostering partnerships, risk sharing and staff development.

This position will develop and market service offerings, supervise programs and staff, and work in a cross-functional service environment while supporting corporate goals of satisfying customer needs through quality, cost-effective, market competitive, service delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

 Develops business and work plans for business unit which support and link to hsi corporate plans, direction and vision  Directs business improvements and innovations that move the business forward  Establishes relationships and partnerships with staff, service providers, stakeholders and clients  Develops streamlined business processes that increase revenue and promote risk sharing  Leads and resolves complex contract management and service issues to successful outcomes  Maintains market awareness and develops service profiles  Plans and manages the business unit’s budget including the allocation of assigned resources, budget planning, analysis and forecasting  Provides annual and monthly budget forecasts for services and expenditures to hsi finance teams  Researches and sources markets on various products and services and evaluates price metrics through leveling exercises  Participates and leads negotiations in capital planning and budgeting priorities with TCH and external clients  Leads complex maintenance and construction tenders and bid opportunities to external markets through sound estimating, quoting and bidding practices, including calls for Tenders, RFQ’s & RFP’s  Manages service partners by developing service-level, operating-level and partnership agreements  Sources and establishes new business opportunities in strategic markets  Develops scope of work and specification formats for clients  Evaluates tenders through procurement process on cost, capacity, performance and deliverables  Manages and ensures contract compliance, specifications and performance expectations are delivered to clients  Leads, manages and mentors a diverse group of unit supervisors, support and service staff  Contributes to the corporate development of metrics and measurement tools for performance  Provides technical support and information to TCH, external clients, sales account managers, client care centre, consulting firms, engineers and other business units

QUALIFICATIONS

 University degree, College diploma or trade certification in Mechanical Engineering (or other relevant discipline), or equivalent work experience in overall facility management of mechanical systems  Minimum 7 years extensive job related experience  Extensive practical experience in preventative maintenance for ventilation and exhausts systems, heating/hot water systems, chillers, air conditioning, furnaces, P - TACS, fan coils, electrical, themography, booster pumps, sump pumps, drain & plumbing, pressure vessels and associated repairs/maintenance  Good technical knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of site service, construction and maintenance  Experience in mechanical systems design and maintenance of legislative requirements for upkeep and inspections  Knowledge of gas code and electrical code application and practices  Experience and extensive knowledge in mechanical systems design, planning, construction and maintenance including replacement of mechanical equipments  Knowledge of federal, provincial and local regulations and legislation (i.e. Building Codes, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Lien Act, etc.) and TCH policies and procedures  Familiarity with budgeting in order to establish economically viable maintenance programs and to evaluate financial impact of new measures  Knowledge of contract administration in order to resolve contract problems  Analytical skills to identify problems and areas requiring study to recommend appropriate procedures  Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, oral and written) in order to liaise with staff and prepare reports  Experience with microcomputers and software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel Microsoft Project, etc.

Toronto Community Housing is committed to equity in employment. Housing Services Inc. (hsi) strongly supports this commitment. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from women and men, people from racialized communities, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and aboriginal persons.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to: [email protected].

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications must be received by July 13, 2011 at:

Human Resources Division Toronto Community Housing 931 Yonge Street, 4th Floor Toronto, Ontario M4W 2H2 Fax: 416-981-4260 E-mail: [email protected]

Posting Date: June 29, 2011