Department of Technical Services

(Three Year Contractual Position)

DUTIES

Reporting to the Director, the Divisional Manager will perform senior administrative and professional duties in managing a major division of the Department of Technical Services. The successful applicant will manage the operation of the Mechanical Division. This will include monitoring work completed by the Division to ensure productivity, quality of service and client satisfaction; providing recommendations on planning and budget matters; maintaining liaison with faculty, researchers, and senior staff within the University; overseeing employee training, development, and performance; developing short and long term objectives; recommending capital equipment purchases; ensuring compliance with university policies and the Department's Quality Management System; participating on various management committees; and performing other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in mechanical engineering in a university or related environment, including considerable administrative of management experience (3-5 years); graduation with a university degree in mechanical engineering with a Professional Engineering designation is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training will be considered. Thorough knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes including CNC machining, waterjet cutting, welding methods, CAD applications, 3D scanning and additive manufacturing technologies is essential for this role, as well as mechanical design experience and competencies in ASME codes and Boiler and Pressure Vessel legislation. The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership, innovative thinking, and client service attributes.

SALARY $94,357 - $124,155 per annum (Leadership Group)

CLOSING DATE April 23, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. NST

COMPETITION NO. MUN03162

Please note that we will ONLY accept applications for this position through our website https://www.mun.ca/hr/careers/

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

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