Mandate:

The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) Operations Manager oversees the day-to-day administrative, operational, and technical activities of the School, and serves as the main point of contact for the faculty, staff, and students with reference to UVic central administration. The Operations Manager works closely with the Academic Head and the Director of Administration and completes UVic reports relating the research and educational initiatives of the School.

Objectives:

• The Operations Manager is responsible for the HR and finance administration and operational management of School staff and provides oversight to relevant processes and procedures for the team and for the laboratories. 
• The Operations Manager oversees Laboratory and study spaces safety, facilities management, and security needs, as well as manages core equipment in the laboratory spaces, including coordinating training on core equipment. 
• Some flexible hours may be required for meetings or further training. This position requires the handling of compresses gases and the coordination of other large deliveries in alignment with on campus OHSE provided training. 

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree plus three years of relevant experience.  An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading and motivating a team of professionals.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience preparing technical materials such as budget analysis, proposals, and presentations.
• Ability to identify and analyze issues, develop solutions, and implement effective strategies to achieve desired outcomes. 
• Ability to collaborate, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals and work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing budgets, forecasting for future needs, working with financial systems and other accounting, and purchasing procedures is preferred. 
• Understanding or experience working in a laboratory environment is an asset.
• Understanding graduate studies or experience working with graduate students is an asset.
• Understanding of Human Resources practices and working within a unionized environment.

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.
Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.
Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
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Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.
Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.
Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
What UVic Offers: To learn more click here


Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.
Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.
Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
What UVic Offers: To learn more click here