Operations Manager - School of Trades & Technology
About the role
Descr
Administrator
Department
Trades & Technology, School
Location Name
Sutherland
Location
Peterborough, Ontario
Created
08/14/2025
Date Closed
08/23/2025
Job ID
3245
Favorite Job
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Hours Per Week
37.50
Salary Range
96466.00
to
120582.00
Annually
What Are We About?
Fleming is located in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes Region in Central Ontario, Traditional Mississauga Anishinaabe Territory and covered by the Williams Treaties,1923... a beautiful place to live and work, surrounded by natural beauty and a mere 90 minutes north-east of Toronto. The College’s 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, including hundreds of international students from countries around the world, attend at campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Haliburton and Cobourg. Fleming offers more than 100 full-time programs in Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Fine Arts, General Arts and Science, Technology, Skilled Trades, Community Development, Health, Business, and Justice as well as other Continuing Education courses.
We are also extremely proud of our more than 85,000 Fleming alumni who are contributing to their communities in the region, across the province and around the world.
What This Position is About:
The incumbent is an integral member of the School of Trades and Technology leadership team providing strategic and operational leadership in a number of key services areas on campus and in working closely with the Chair and Dean of the School.
Reporting to the Dean of the School of Trades, Technology & Business, the incumbent provides administrative leadership for academic delivery space, technical support and financial resources for the school. The position also leads special projects relating to Trades and Technology School (e.g. applied community projects, student competitions, etc.).
The incumbent is responsible for providing integrated technical curriculum support to the programs in the School of Trades and Technology. The incumbent provides leadership for alternate delivery relating to the use of learning technologists and technicians in the classroom, field and lab settings, working with the Chair to ensure effective human resource planning in academic delivery. The incumbent is accountable for establishing required safety policies, procedures, training and required equipment maintenance in the labs and field venues.
The incumbent works closely with technologists and other support staff to ensure a smooth transition between semester for lab use or the use of lab by outside partners or community stakeholders between semesters. As well, the Incumbent collaborates with both Chair and Faculty to complete required documentation for certifications and accreditations in the School.
Work Schedules:
This position has been designated as on-campus and is expected on-site 100% of the time.
This position has been designated as on-campus and is expected on-site 100% of the time.
For More Information:
For a complete job description, please refer to the document found here: Operations Manager Job Description
Explore what Fleming College has to offer and the beautiful communities we are surrounded by. Check out Life@Fleming.
What We Are Looking For:
Completion of a four (4) year Degree in a technology or trade field along with a Certificate of Qualification in a technology or trade field.
Experience Requirements:
- Five (5) years of work experience post Certificate of Qualification.
- Five (5) plus years in a relevant supervisory position.
- Five (5) plus years of Project Management experience. Project Management designation an asset.
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to establish respectful working relationships across all groups and with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrates a passion for learning and views challenges as opportunities for learning and continuous improvement.
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking.
- Exceptional technical writing and communication skills and have a desire to learn new skills and technologies.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with demonstrated record of dealing with sensitive issues in an innovative, professional way
- Must possess knowledge, interest and strong desire to keep current with pertinent policies, standard practices, laws and regulations and proposed changes and the ability to apply them consistently
- Ability to direct, influence and manage several functions simultaneously with a demonstrated practice of promoting collaboration and collegiality
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Excellent planning skills and demonstrated expertise in innovative problem solving and strategic thinking
- Understanding of inventory systems and purchasing procedures
- Ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment
- Bias towards action
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Accessibility:
Fleming College is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning and working environments. Our mandate is to challenge societal inequities to achieve a cultural climate of inclusion, belonging and psychological safety. We are committed to being a welcoming place for all, where the needs of our diverse populations are met, and varying perspectives enrich our communities.
We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our community including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply.
The College provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process should inform our Human Resources staff what support(s) you may require to ensure your equal participation.
Further information regarding Fleming College¿s Accessibility Policy.
To obtain a copy of this document in another format please e-mail accessibility@flemingcollege.ca.
About Fleming College
At Fleming College, you become part of a learning community. We engage our students in personalized learning and provide personalized support. Set in the welcoming communities of Peterborough, Lindsay, Haliburton and Cobourg, our smaller campuses provide a friendly and collaborative working environment. We are committed to innovation and to building sustainable, healthy futures for our students, people, communities and environment.
Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, our college features more than 90 full-time programs in, Business, Community Development, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Fine Arts, Health and Wellness, Law and Justice, and Technology and Skilled Trades. Fleming College has 6,000 full-time and 10,000 part-time students and more than 58,000 alumni.
Operations Manager - School of Trades & Technology
About the role
Descr
Administrator
Department
Trades & Technology, School
Location Name
Sutherland
Location
Peterborough, Ontario
Created
08/14/2025
Date Closed
08/23/2025
Job ID
3245
Favorite Job
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Hours Per Week
37.50
Salary Range
96466.00
to
120582.00
Annually
What Are We About?
Fleming is located in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes Region in Central Ontario, Traditional Mississauga Anishinaabe Territory and covered by the Williams Treaties,1923... a beautiful place to live and work, surrounded by natural beauty and a mere 90 minutes north-east of Toronto. The College’s 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, including hundreds of international students from countries around the world, attend at campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Haliburton and Cobourg. Fleming offers more than 100 full-time programs in Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Fine Arts, General Arts and Science, Technology, Skilled Trades, Community Development, Health, Business, and Justice as well as other Continuing Education courses.
We are also extremely proud of our more than 85,000 Fleming alumni who are contributing to their communities in the region, across the province and around the world.
What This Position is About:
The incumbent is an integral member of the School of Trades and Technology leadership team providing strategic and operational leadership in a number of key services areas on campus and in working closely with the Chair and Dean of the School.
Reporting to the Dean of the School of Trades, Technology & Business, the incumbent provides administrative leadership for academic delivery space, technical support and financial resources for the school. The position also leads special projects relating to Trades and Technology School (e.g. applied community projects, student competitions, etc.).
The incumbent is responsible for providing integrated technical curriculum support to the programs in the School of Trades and Technology. The incumbent provides leadership for alternate delivery relating to the use of learning technologists and technicians in the classroom, field and lab settings, working with the Chair to ensure effective human resource planning in academic delivery. The incumbent is accountable for establishing required safety policies, procedures, training and required equipment maintenance in the labs and field venues.
The incumbent works closely with technologists and other support staff to ensure a smooth transition between semester for lab use or the use of lab by outside partners or community stakeholders between semesters. As well, the Incumbent collaborates with both Chair and Faculty to complete required documentation for certifications and accreditations in the School.
Work Schedules:
This position has been designated as on-campus and is expected on-site 100% of the time.
This position has been designated as on-campus and is expected on-site 100% of the time.
For More Information:
For a complete job description, please refer to the document found here: Operations Manager Job Description
Explore what Fleming College has to offer and the beautiful communities we are surrounded by. Check out Life@Fleming.
What We Are Looking For:
Completion of a four (4) year Degree in a technology or trade field along with a Certificate of Qualification in a technology or trade field.
Experience Requirements:
- Five (5) years of work experience post Certificate of Qualification.
- Five (5) plus years in a relevant supervisory position.
- Five (5) plus years of Project Management experience. Project Management designation an asset.
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to establish respectful working relationships across all groups and with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrates a passion for learning and views challenges as opportunities for learning and continuous improvement.
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking.
- Exceptional technical writing and communication skills and have a desire to learn new skills and technologies.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with demonstrated record of dealing with sensitive issues in an innovative, professional way
- Must possess knowledge, interest and strong desire to keep current with pertinent policies, standard practices, laws and regulations and proposed changes and the ability to apply them consistently
- Ability to direct, influence and manage several functions simultaneously with a demonstrated practice of promoting collaboration and collegiality
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Excellent planning skills and demonstrated expertise in innovative problem solving and strategic thinking
- Understanding of inventory systems and purchasing procedures
- Ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment
- Bias towards action
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Accessibility:
Fleming College is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning and working environments. Our mandate is to challenge societal inequities to achieve a cultural climate of inclusion, belonging and psychological safety. We are committed to being a welcoming place for all, where the needs of our diverse populations are met, and varying perspectives enrich our communities.
We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our community including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply.
The College provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process should inform our Human Resources staff what support(s) you may require to ensure your equal participation.
Further information regarding Fleming College¿s Accessibility Policy.
To obtain a copy of this document in another format please e-mail accessibility@flemingcollege.ca.
About Fleming College
At Fleming College, you become part of a learning community. We engage our students in personalized learning and provide personalized support. Set in the welcoming communities of Peterborough, Lindsay, Haliburton and Cobourg, our smaller campuses provide a friendly and collaborative working environment. We are committed to innovation and to building sustainable, healthy futures for our students, people, communities and environment.
Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, our college features more than 90 full-time programs in, Business, Community Development, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Fine Arts, Health and Wellness, Law and Justice, and Technology and Skilled Trades. Fleming College has 6,000 full-time and 10,000 part-time students and more than 58,000 alumni.