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Assistant Manager, Trades Services - Temp Date Posted: 06/11/2025 Req ID: 42943 Faculty/Division: Asst VP - Operations & Services Department: F.&S. Bldgs & Grounds -04 Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Description: The Trades team at the University of Toronto offers a broad range of expert services across seven specialized trade shops. Our licensed professionals have an in-depth knowledge of the campus and are dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship at competitive prices. We place a strong emphasis on preserving the campuss historic materials, ensuring that each project is approached with care and respect for the buildings legacy. Ethics and safety are at the core of everything we do. We receive rigorous, specialized training to effectively manage workplace hazards, including asbestos and working at heights Position Summary: Under the general direction of the Manager of Trade Services is responsible for the supervision, administration and co-ordination of unionized trades workers in the maintenance and renovation of University buildings, grounds, and equipment. Ensures customer service standards are met in the areas of scheduling and quality of work, through regular liaison with customers and inspection of work. Administers and enforces collective bargaining agreements and provides technical consultation services to own staff, other divisions within Facilities and Services, and other University departments. Hires unionized personnel to ensure adequate staffing is available to meet customer service requirements. Responsible for quality assurance, and analyzing work methods and processes on a continuous basis. Develops and implements productivity and efficiency measures and creates a competitive customer service environment. Qualification Required: EDUCATION: A University degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Sound knowledge of industrial and construction skilled trades. Knowledge of WHMIS regulations and the Occupational Health & Safety Act. Certificate of Qualification is an asset. EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3 years'' related experience managing skilled trades in a unionized environment. SKILLS: Proficient with standard office computer applications (e.g. Word, Excel). Problem solving skills OTHER: Excellent organizational skills, including planning of work schedules Strong oral and written communication skills Good leadership and supervisory skills Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service under pressure of multiple demands Ability to exercise good judgment and initiative; excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills. Extended hours may be required. Emergency call-ins on occasion. Please Note: This is for a 12-month temporary contract. Closing Date: 07/02/2025,11:59PM ET Employee Group: Salaried Appointment Type : Budget - Term Schedule: Full-Time Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $104,818 - $122,290 -- Broadband Salary Range: $104,818 - $174,698 Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services .buttontext00b26598368a4abe a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext00b26598368a4abe a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #25355a !important; outline: none !important; } Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see . Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact . Job Segment: Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance, Manager, Inspector, Temporary, Management, Technology, Quality, Contract