Raelee Savoie
Morinville,NL
Summary
Facilities management professional with focus on maintaining and improving facility operations. Experienced in emergency response and management. Known for reliability and flexibility in adapting to changing needs. Strong team collaboration and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless operations and high standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Manager
City of Edmonton
06.2019 - Current
- Direct and supervise the activities of a facility encompassing swimming pool and recreation amenities
- Direct the scheduling, operation, maintenance and evaluation of janitorial work, mechanical inspections, pool filtration, water treatment, chemical feed equipment, security and general sanitation of the facility
- Direct or delegate the direction of supervision, assignment of work, training, scheduling, recruitment, selection and assessment of the work of the Amenity Attendants, Lifeguards and Facility Service Persons
- Establish, in conjunction with the Buildings and Facility Maintenance Section, the preventative and scheduled maintenance program at the facility
- React to emergency situations and perform First Aid, lifeguarding and safeguarding as required
- Direct the scheduling, operation, maintenance and evaluation of janitorial works, mechanical inspections, pool filtration and water treatment
- Supervise, train, schedule, recruit and assess work of staff in the facility
- Order supplies, materials and equipment allowed for within the operating budget
- Prepare and submit administrative reports as required; develop and evaluate the facility business plan and budget
- Plan, assess, implement and monitor Occupational Health and Safety procedures
- Facilitate City Wide Lifeguard Hiring and Training- up to 250 candidates per year.
- Manage budgets, track expenditures, and contribute to capital development plans
- Ensure the safety, security, and accessibility of the facilities for all users
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, including schools, community leagues, Edmonton Public Libraries, Commercial Retail Unit operators and other stakeholders
- Contribute to and provide information related to council reports and inquiries
- Evaluate and review of policies and procedures to provide consistent strategic direction
- Provide clear direction and vision for facility operations and site coordination
- Enhanced overall campus safety by participating in emergency planning committees and coordinating efforts with local authorities.
- Handled sensitive information diligently, maintaining confidentiality while adhering to legal requirements surrounding data privacy laws in emergency management scenarios.
- Implemented rigorous emergency management procedures, reducing the impact of unforeseen incidents on client operations.
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills.
- Celebrated my 20 year anniversary with the City
Multicultural Programmer
City of Edmonton
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Interview and select candidates to participate in Nikaniw program
- Created yearly and daily lesson plans for program
- Liaised with internal and external indigenous groups
- Worked closely with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers
- Coordinated events such as the year end celebration
- Programmed resume building and MOCK interview workshops
- Prepared youth for employment with the City of Edmonton through Red Cross and Lifesaving programs
- Developed Nikaniw program further and expanded to 2 facilities with 60 youth
- Responsible for developing and implementing succession plans for the mentoring and ongoing development of program delivery personnel and participants
- Committed to teaching and engaging youth in indigenous culture
- Budget including ordering and program intake costs
- Responding to emergent situations or emergencies in an aquatic facility
- Scheduled instructors according to Nikaniw’s budget
- Responded to customer questions and concerns
- Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, orientation, ongoing training, scheduling, coaching and evaluation of part time staff City Wide- Hiring Portfolio
Facility Programmer
City of Edmonton
02.2014 - 09.2016
- Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, orientation, ongoing training, scheduling, coaching and evaluation of part time staff
- Responded to customer questions and concerns
- Developed facility based programming that addresses identified needs
- Responsible for developing and implementing succession plans for the mentoring and ongoing development of program delivery personnel
- Responding to emergent situations or emergencies in an aquatic facility
- Researched cost effectiveness using status reports from previous season for Fall 2014 session and created Grids based off that research
- Scheduled instructor staff for upcoming spring session
- Ensured facility schedule was up to date and available to the public, online and on site
- Conducted in-service training
- Scheduled instructors for school lessons
- Liaised with operations staff with school bookings to ensure appropriate staffing was available with the new 1:40 ratio
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Athabasca University
Athabasca06.2029
Diploma - Police Investigations and Security Management
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB06.2010
High School -
J. Percy Page Composite High School
Edmonton06.2006
Skills
- Schedule management
- Schedule coordination
- Team direction
- Team leadership
- Innovation and creativity
- Emergency preparedness
- Decision-making
- Organizational skills
- Written communication
- Disaster preparedness
- Conflict resolution
- Team building
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Health and safety
- Interpersonal skills
- Self motivation
- Risk assessment
- Staff supervision
- Equipment maintenance
- Facility inspections
- Facility operations
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Standard First Aid Instructor through the Lifesaving Society
- Class 5 Drivers License
Through the City of Edmonton
- Non Crisis Intervention
- Active Intruder
- Emergency Response
- Supervisor 100 and 200 levels through the City of Edmonton
- Mental Health First Aid
- Hiring Manager Certification
- FOIP
- WHMIS
- ENVISO
- TDG
- Connected Cities
- Indigenous Awareness
- Workplace violence
- Records Management and Information Foundations
- Cyber Security
- Drug and Alcohol
- Respectful Workplace
- Code of Conduct
Timeline
Facility Manager
City of Edmonton
06.2019 - Current
Multicultural Programmer
City of Edmonton
09.2016 - 06.2019
Facility Programmer
City of Edmonton
02.2014 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Athabasca University
Diploma - Police Investigations and Security Management
Grant MacEwan University
High School -
J. Percy Page Composite High School
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