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University of Saskatchewan
Director, Financial and Physical Resources
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• Coordinates the logistics for the restoration of water-damaged books, works with
staff in the affected areas in managing the removal and restoration/replacement
of the items, and liaises with the Facilities Management Division regarding
building repairs
o Ensures communication with stakeholders occurs through liaison with the
Assistant Deans
• Involved with the coordination of the safe study service operating out of the
Murray Library, from the perspective of the safety and security of the physical
space
• Develops effective, collaborative professional working relationships and
partnerships both internal and external to the Library
o Key campus relationships include Financial Services Division, Facilities
Management Division, Audit Services, Campus Safety, Workplace Health
Safety &Environment, University Learning Centre, Risk Management
Risk Management
• Fosters and promotes a culture of responsible risk taking
• Ensures the Library’s exposure to risk/liability is mitigated, by identifying and
coordinating activities
• Develops appropriate policies, procedures and processes to ensure:
o a safe working environment for employees and visitors
in collaboration with the Human Resources Manager, WSEP and
the Health &Wellness Resource Centre, resolves specific
ergonomic needs and identifies funding to address the deficiencies
o that risks to collections and facilities are identified and mitigated
o that federal and provincial laws and regulations are complied with
o that university policies, procedures and regulations are effectively
implemented, interpreted and communicated
that the Library complies with the University signing authority policy,
including ensuring due diligence
o that internal controls are in place, and deficiencies and weaknesses are
identified and rectified
• Oversight of the fire evacuation drills for the Murray Building (including the
Library, the Gwenna Moss Center for Teaching Effectiveness, Starbucks Café,
University Learning Centre, and University Archives)
• Chairs the Local Safety Committee
• May serve on the University’s Ergonomic Committee
Administration
• Oversight of the functioning of the administrative service operations of the Dean’s
Office
o Administrative service operations includes:
provision of clerical support within the Dean’s Office
library and office supplies for the Library
telephones, postage, printing
computer lab and room bookings
University of Saskatchewan
Director, Financial and Physical Resources
4
• Coordinates the logistics for the restoration of water-damaged books, works with
staff in the affected areas in managing the removal and restoration/replacement
of the items, and liaises with the Facilities Management Division regarding
building repairs
o Ensures communication with stakeholders occurs through liaison with the
Assistant Deans
• Involved with the coordination of the safe study service operating out of the
Murray Library, from the perspective of the safety and security of the physical
space
• Develops effective, collaborative professional working relationships and
partnerships both internal and external to the Library
o Key campus relationships include Financial Services Division, Facilities
Management Division, Audit Services, Campus Safety, Workplace Health
Safety &Environment, University Learning Centre, Risk Management
Risk Management
• Fosters and promotes a culture of responsible risk taking
• Ensures the Library’s exposure to risk/liability is mitigated, by identifying and
coordinating activities
• Develops appropriate policies, procedures and processes to ensure:
o a safe working environment for employees and visitors
in collaboration with the Human Resources Manager, WSEP and
the Health &Wellness Resource Centre, resolves specific
ergonomic needs and identifies funding to address the deficiencies
o that risks to collections and facilities are identified and mitigated
o that federal and provincial laws and regulations are complied with
o that university policies, procedures and regulations are effectively
implemented, interpreted and communicated
that the Library complies with the University signing authority policy,
including ensuring due diligence
o that internal controls are in place, and deficiencies and weaknesses are
identified and rectified
• Oversight of the fire evacuation drills for the Murray Building (including the
Library, the Gwenna Moss Center for Teaching Effectiveness, Starbucks Café,
University Learning Centre, and University Archives)
• Chairs the Local Safety Committee
• May serve on the University’s Ergonomic Committee
Administration
• Oversight of the functioning of the administrative service operations of the Dean’s
Office
o Administrative service operations includes:
provision of clerical support within the Dean’s Office
library and office supplies for the Library
telephones, postage, printing
computer lab and room bookings
