Elevating Device Specialist

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has an approximate appointment of up to 2 years and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page .

Location - Work takes place in-person primarily at North Campus, Edmonton. 

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for Trades, Infrastructure and Maintenance 

The Trades, Infrastructure & Maintenance team includes staff who are responsible for the careful practice of construction, repairs, and scheduled maintenance of campus facilities. Trades staff are an essential contributor to the safe and efficient functioning of the university.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Construction Superintendent, the Elevating Device Specialist will have a vast knowledge of the elevating device industry so as to effectively manage the university’s Elevating Device Maintenance Services Program. As the primary contact for the program, they are responsible for the administration and coordination of all work related to the maintenance and renewal of all elevating device assets on our Edmonton campuses. The role requires a high degree of relationship building / managing skills, organizational skills, and coordination skills.

This position requires a strong skill set in trade knowledge that encompasses these six elements: Safety, Adaptability, Planning & Organizing, Teamwork & Leadership, Continuous Improvement and Enterprise Software.

Duties

• Coordinate contractor orientation for access to campus-wide equipment, participate in weekly maintenance contractor-led meetings and manage the service contract and obligations with AEDARSA
• Collaborate and consult regularly with various parties including units within the Facilities & Operations department and third party contractors for the effective management of work
• Accountability for the management of the university’s elevating device parts inventory
• Manage capital renewal funding sources for elevating devices and approve maintenance program payments
• Manage and inform stakeholders regarding elevating device service interruption in an expedient manner and senior leadership regarding major incidents, issues, and extended periods of elevating device service.
• Analyze and discuss performance of service key performance indicators and metrics with the ultimate goal of reducing elevating device service interruption downtime
• Review and investigate entrapments
• Coordinate and participate in fire alarm verifications
• Monitor on-site work periodically and be available for after-hours callback requests
• Schedule AEDARSA inspection and work with AEDARSA to provide them with campus-wide inspection access
• Develop and communicate elevating device shutdown procedures for all elevating device maintenance and renewals
• Collaborate on procurement initiation, contract negotiation and renewal, and material acquisition
• Collaborate on the establishment of quality assurance principles, policies and procedures as they pertain to contractual obligations of contracted Elevating Device Maintenance Service Program service providers and elevator consultants
• Assist with the development and continual maintenance of the 10-year Master Modernization Plan for elevating device renewals

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma
• Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant industry experience working with elevating device systems is required
• Demonstrated understanding of the elevating device industry and appropriate codes is required
• Valid class 5 driver’s license is required
• Ability to read technical drawings/specifications and operation requirements is required
• Understanding of Building and Operating codes and standards is required
• Possessing an understanding of quality control is required
• Project management experience is required
• Organizational abilities to effectively prioritize tasks on multiple projects is required
• Excellent communication and documentation skills is required
• Ability to work in a team environment is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Property management experience (5-10 years) is an asset
• Construction experience is an asset
• Computer and networking proficiency is an asset
• Will consider other Journeypersons with industry-related experience in overseeing elevating device maintenance contracts

Application Instructions

Please apply online with a cover letter and resume as two separate documents. 

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.