Capital & Facilities Renewal Project Officer

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services. We are composed of over 81,000 students enrolled in 151 facilities (125 elementary and 26 secondary schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. We have approximately 8000 employees in an increasingly diverse community. We are one of Ontario’s largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas. As a progressive employer we support flexible work arrangements through a remote work policy. We are currently accepting applications for the position of:

Capital and Facilities Renewal Project Officer

Position Type: Contract effective Immediately

Salary Range - $69,553 - $86,796

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager of Capital and Facilities Renewal Projects, the Project Officer well be responsible to provide support to the Manager as well as responsible for the planning coordination and management of various capital and facilities renewal interior and exterior projects/programs such as renovations and upgrades, in alignment with the Board’s strategic directions and priorities.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Provide project support to the Manager of Capital and Facilities Renewal as required by preparing various project documentation including Request for Proposals and Tender documents, schedules, budget logs and developing status reports.

Act as the Board representative throughout all stages of capital and facilities renewal projects with all stakeholders.

Assist in processing of change orders, invoicing, etc.

Attend project meetings documenting action items and key decisions.

Manage renovation projects from inception to occupancy, including creating and managing the scope, schedule, and budget.

Provide onsite supervision of contractors and ensure co-ordination with other departmental activities during all stages of the execution of projects.

Conduct on-site condition assessment and prepare reports for the manager with regards to School Condition Index and School Renewal projects.

Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary education in related field (Architecture, Building Sciences, Project Management)

Minimum three years of progressive experience in construction and/or project management

Self-motivated with an eagerness to learn and contribute.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with a range of current software programs (eg. eBase, AutoCAD, etc.)

Experience with municipal approval processes, consultant/construction contracts and tendering procedures within the BPS Guidelines, relevant government regulations and Ontario Building Code knowledge

School Board experience, knowledge of Ministry of Education funding and school design preferred.

To be considered for this position, please forward your resume and a covering letter by January 26, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. quoting File: Capital and Facilities Renewal Project Officer fully detailing your experience and qualifications, by e-mail, to: (Word format). For more details regarding the job description please contact us at extension 24436.

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The successful applicant will be required to submit a current original criminal reference check prior to commencing employment with the Board.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity and sovereignty, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples.

• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin.

• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

As a progressive employer we support flexible work arrangements through a remote work policy.

If you require a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at extension 24670 to provide your contact information. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants but advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.