General Manager (Energy Research)


Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario


Last Day to Apply: August 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

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JOB CLASSIFICATION: General Manager (Energy Research) POSTING DATE: August 31, 2016
POSITION NO: SP9894 CLOSING DATE: Until filled
COMPETITION NO: 3444 HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week
PAYBAND: 12 CAMPUS: Fennell
RANGE OF PAY/RATE OF PAY: $84,583 - $112,778 STATUS: Special Project
DEPARTMENT: iDeaWORKS EFFECTIVE DATE: September 2016 – September 2017


JOB SUMMARY:

The General Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, effective planning, delegating, coordinating, staffing, organizing, decision making and overseeing the revenue and cost elements. The incumbent will gives specific direction to each Project Manager and team leader and as a part of this supervision; the General Manager will hire, train, coach and effectively manage all subordinates.  

The incumbent will support a variety of applied research projects and related activities, through outreach to business and liaison with faculty and staff. The incumbent will also be responsible for financial and human resources management, quality assurance, and client and supplier relationship management. The General Manager is responsible for the performance of the energy research team (staff, students) to ensure successful project outcomes.  The manager will supervise, and conduct performance reviews for full-time and part-time support staff of the energy research centre. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties of this position will include, but are not limited to the following: 

iDeaWORKS - Energy Research Operations and HR Management

  • Manages the energy research project team (both internal and external members); organizing and monitoring the activities of the project team); liaising with external partners.
  • Hiring, supervising, and evaluating Project Managers and staff employed by the division for research projects as well as office assistant or technical support staff hired for the research team.
  • Maintaining quality assurance and financial management of projects; and reporting as required to funding organizations and/or clients and partners.
  • Leads projects relating to iDeaWORKS- Energy research and ensures resources are assigned to plan and execute events.
  • Works collaboratively with Dean and the Facilities to ensure iDeaWORKS-Energy operations are congruent with College, Division and Schools business practices and policies 
  • In conjunction with HR, recruits full-time and part-time support staff for the iDeaWORKS-Energy research team, and establishes position requirements and job descriptions. Assists with the recruitment and hiring of project personnel. 

Strategic Project Development

  • Develops new energy research projects including responding to industry inquiries and requests; organizing Mohawk’s response to requests; qualifying research opportunities; liaising with faculty and staff regarding research opportunities; liaising with internal and external partners and funders; developing proposal concepts for discussion with the Chief Innovation Officer; preparing and submitting small scale project proposals; and preparing first drafts of major funding proposals.

Budget

  • Prepares, manages and maintains budgets for research projects, ensuring appropriate financial targets. Alerts Dean and Operations Manager to any budget issues and/or anomalies.
  • Develops, monitors and provides analysis of budget activity for the Operations Manager, and reports budget data to the Dean.
  • Responsible for critical analysis of budget in relation to feasibility of special requests/projects, business planning strategies and initiatives. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant must have:

  • Minimum of 4-year degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering
  • Post graduate degree in electrical engineering would be highly preferred.
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree would be an asset
  • Minimum of 7 years working experience in the power sector, preference for management/senior role
  • 5 years of experience in research and development with a record of peer reviewed publications preferred
  • Previous experience in team management is required 

Please submit a cover letter and resume (referencing Competition #3444) to: 

recruit@mohawkcollege,ca 

Thank you. 

Mohawk College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

 

Mohawk College is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you are contacted regarding an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources (or the hiring manager) if you require an accommodation.



August 24, 2016

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