TERM Assignment:

Carleton University also welcomes applications from continuing employees. If a Continuing employee is the successful candidate, this assignment will be considered a Term Assignment, and the successful candidate must obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld.

Job Number: J0926-0184

Job Title: Manager Plant Maintenance

Job Type: Term Full Time

Department: Maintenance Services

Job Category: Facilities Management and Planning

Number of Positions: 1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 28/09/2026

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 05/10/2026

Salary (with Salary Rate): 87,186.00 - 113,343.00/Year

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary Level: NU05

Hours Per Week: 35

Date Position Available: 28/09/2026

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Chief Operating Engineer (COE)/Manager, Plant Operations, the Manager, Plant Maintenance is responsible for planning and oversite of all maintenance activities to ensure compliance with regulations, efficient operations and asset sustainability. Develops and implements a preventative maintenance schedule for the Central Heating Plant and the steam distribution network, maintains the chilled water plants, their distribution system. The incumbent is also responsible for overseeing the daily work orders, scheduling of staff and coordinating calls. The position is also responsible for managing purchase requisitions as required.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Knowledge of operational management and leadership concepts practices including program/service delivery models, policy development, planning, budgeting, performance measurement management, and human resources
• Knowledge of plant and facility operations program design, delivery, assessment, and evaluation methodologies, processes, and practices
• Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, collective agreements, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of office as well as the broader university academic units, departments, and divisions
• Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, internet browsers and search engines, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices
• Knowledge is used to lead plant operations unit

Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• Operating Engineer Second Class Certification TSSA.
• Strong knowledge of the Operating Engineers Act (O.Reg 219/01) and Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations as amended.
• Minimum of three years of previous co-gen facility and plant operations experience including one year of management and leadership experience.

HR Note:

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.

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