Asbestos Abatement Coordinator, Facilities Development

Position Overview

Facilities Development is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Asbestos Abatement Coordinator.

Reporting to the Manager, Capital Renewal, this role will apply a broad knowledge and expertise to complete assigned asbestos abatement projects, on time and on budget, as well as manage the office administration for all asbestos-related activities.

The Asbestos Abatement Coordinator works independently and exercises good judgment under pressure to make day-to-day decisions for the assigned asbestos activities and office administration. Expected assets include: problem solving and conflict resolution skills, attention to detail, preparation and management of documentation and a general knowledge of buildings and systems.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Communicate and implement the appropriate asbestos control measures including elimination (abatement), engineering controls (adequate barriers and restrictions), administrative controls (safe work instructions, procedural controls and/or personal protective equipment) as required.
• Responsible to schedule asbestos abatement in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders including arranging access; lab safety clearances if required; information/shutdown notices; EH&S area work permit and hazard assessment, etc. in accordance with University policies and procedures and in compliance with legislation.
• Responsible to ensure all work is procured in accordance with the University's process, including competitive bidding, appropriate tendering, initiation of purchase orders and invoice process.
• Organizes, coordinates and controls internal and external stakeholders, consultants and contractors for all asbestos related activities.
• Ensures that work assigned is completed on time and on budget, meeting the needs of asbestos projects in accordance with University policies and in compliance with legislation.
• Provides regular reporting to the Program Manager responsible for asbestos management and makes recommendations regarding development of policies and procedures.
• Ensures all documentation is properly initiated, authorized, maintained and archived.
• Accountable for the generation and delivery of various reports relating specifically to asbestos management, necessary to support and meet internal and external reporting requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Post- secondary education or certification in the area of project management, environmental science, architecture, engineering or science discipline.
• Experience in project management including worksite construction process, construction drawings/ documents, software, use of databases.
• Training and/or certification in asbestos management from a recognized institution is highly desirable.
• Training in office skills and administration and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a busy office environment is required.
• Knowledge of University culture, operating, financial and reporting systems and procedures would be desirable.
• Ability to produce office visually pleasing and accurate documents either from draft material provided by others or by research and self- composition.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation and organizational skills are required.
• Must have a proven ability to communicate well both in writing and verbally.
• Must demonstrate the ability to lead and direct others.
• Ability and interest in analyzing information and data would be an asset. .
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license (cannot be a graduated license) with proven good driving record (abstract required).

Application Deadline:  Feburary 10, 2023

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 3.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. 

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.