Description

***Interested applicants should submit their application in confidence to Annette Kohut at akohut@peoplefirsthr.com .***

Overview

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is a national museum dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. It is the first national museum in Canada to be built outside the National Capital Region. Located in the heart of Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the CMHR rises from the Prairie earth at The Forks, which has been a meeting place for over six thousand years.

The CMHR delivers an immersive, interactive and memorable experience for visitors of every background, age and ability. Each visitor has access to a fully reinvented museum experience that reflects a design approach that sets new Canadian and world standards for inclusion and universal accessibility.

We are seeking talented individuals who are motivated to share their passion and commitment to join our team. Together, we aim to enhance the public's understanding of human rights, to promote respect for others, and to encourage reflection and dialogue.

Here at the CMHR, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer opportunities to take part in a variety of
family-friendly benefits, social councils, and other incredible perks including:

• Annual membership to the CMHR
• In-house discounts to the Museum Boutique, Boreal Bistro and Cloud Coffee
• Subsidized pass for Winnipeg Transit
• Health and dental benefits plan and pension plan
• Leave for traditional Indigenous practices such as hunting, fishing, harvesting or gathering
• Opportunity to be a part of various committees and councils
• French-language learning opportunities
And so many more!

About the role

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is centred around the idea that respect and understanding of human rights can serve as a positive force for change in the world. The Director, Facilities and Protection Services will support our collective efforts to build a workplace culture that is inclusive, equitable, innovative and focused on inspiring action.

Reporting to the CFO and Vice-President, Internal Services, the Director, Facilities and Protection Services is responsible for leading strategic initiatives and overseeing the ongoing operation of the CMHR’s facilities and protection services departments, including the related systems and assets, planning and directing of capital and operational projects. The incumbent will provide leadership for the Facilities Management and Protection Services teams that ensure a safe, functional and effective environment for staff, volunteers and visitors.

The successful candidate will be a courageous and empathetic leader, a strong and thoughtful communicator, critical thinker and innovator, and will bring a collaborative approach to their role.

What you will do

Leadership

• Fosters a culture that promotes respect, equity, inclusion and innovation, and models anti-racist and accountable behaviours.
• Develops and executes strategies in a timely manner to support the CMHR’s strategic objectives and to prioritize new and emerging issues and opportunities that may impact the organization.
• Mentors and coaches using performance-driven strategies focused on growth and development.
• Collaborates and participates in the overall organizational development and core operations of the CMHR.
• Contributes to the development and oversight of the departmental budget.
• Creates a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Facilities and Protection Services

• In conjunction with the CFO and Senior Management team, establishes and maintains departmental strategies and multi-year plans that support the Museum’s strategic plan and objectives.
• Directs the Facilities and Protection Services operating budgets and related capital improvement and replacement budgets.

• Sets the strategic direction for and oversees the creation, implementation and regular update of departmental policies, procedures and practices, including business continuity planning and emergency preparedness. Ensures compliance with relevant laws and alignment with corporate objectives and strategies.
• Drives a culture of continuous improvement across the departmental operations by adopting and deploying leading-edge methodologies that embrace Lean thinking and removing waste from operations processes.
• Directs and controls building and operations projects, including life cycle replacement programs (facility-related assets and equipment).
• Ensures integrated approaches to engineering, architecture, project management, planning, space planning and design standards while developing and incorporating accessibility.
• Ensures that all projects/contractors meet required building code and health and safety requirements.
• Is responsible for the efficient and effective management of all aspects of physical security, including emergency preparedness. Leads the organization’s emergency response procedure and acts decisively and with sound judgement in situations where people’s lives and property are at risk in an emergency.
• Provides strategic direction on procurement and departmental sub-contracts. Oversees and evaluates the tendering process by drafting requests for proposals, evaluating bids, leading negotiations and reviewing and awarding contracts.

What we're looking for

• Post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or Architecture) or trade certificate, as well as a minimum of 7 years’ experience applying strategic and operational business approaches to achieve outcomes and maximizing performance expectations. A combination of education and related experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role with a focus on facilities.
• Commitment to human rights principles, including respect, equity, inclusion and dignity for all.

• Experience managing a diverse team of professionals, including contractors.
• Experience procuring and administering service contracts.
• Technical knowledge and experience in facility-related systems, for example, building, electrical, HVAC, structural, site, mechanical, lighting control, landscaping, design project management, building automation and energy management.
• Ability to expertly manage multiple projects in various stages.
• Knowledge related to contract law, negotiations, finance, communications and marketing.
• Knowledge of sustainable building concepts and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system.
• Excellent collaboration, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong analytical skills; can present a solid and well-founded business case.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional Engineer in the province of Manitoba.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages.
• Ability to engage and motivate teams.
• Experience working with a diverse workforce in a complex or multi-faceted workplace.
• Experience leading in a unionized environment.
• Experience developing relationships and partnerships.
• Working knowledge of museums or cultural institutions or public sector institutions.

Other

• Work is often in an office environment and may require long periods at a desk reading through lengthy documents and in front of a computer.
• Some travel may be required.
• May require working in undesirable conditions (poor weather/construction environments/off hours and shift work periodically) during project meetings and site inspections.
• Will require frequent walking, observing and monitoring.
• Available to respond to emergencies during evenings/weekends, as needed.

Conditions of Employment

• Security Screening Level – Secret Status
• Child Abuse Registry Check

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit their application in confidence to Annette Kohut at akohut@peoplefirsthr.com .

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) believes that a diversity of experiences and thought drives innovation and transformation. We are working towards building a workforce that is representative of the community in which we live and that we serve. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and encourage you to identify your employment equity status in your cover letter. The information you voluntarily disclose will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of increasing workforce diversity.

The CMHR is committed to developing a work environment and recruitment processes that are inclusive and barrier-free. Please advise the HR representative if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Intent / Result of process: An eligibility list of qualified candidates may be created as a result of this process. The list would have a retention schedule of six months.

If contacted about this job posting, please advise us if you require any accommodations regarding the interview process.