Edward Secnik MBA CRSP CFM PMP

Experience

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  Multimatic

  Apr 1993 - May 2002

  Tool and Die Maker
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  Samco Machinery

  Jun 2002 - Sept 2006

  ToolRoom Lead Hand
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  Bombardier Aerospace

  Oct 2006 - Sept 2009

  Tool Fabrication Line Manager

  Managed the Tool Fabrication department, leading a team of 32 unionized skilled trades employees through the launch of new fabrications and the decommissioning of the Q400 aircraft. Executed multiple, revolving project budgets. Boosted company efficiency through technology upgrades and process improvements such as new coordinate measuring equipment and preventative maintenance.Q400 Static and Dynamic Wing Jig Decommissioning.Project Manager - Global Express 5000 4 day rate toolingPreventative Maintenance - Lear, Q400 and Global Express toolingAircraft Symmetry and LevelingManager of New Tooling Builds Show less

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  University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)

  Oct 2009 - Jul 2014

  Research Laboratory Manager (CERL), Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

  Established and maintained strategic partnerships with industry collaborators, facilitating research agreements with organizations such as Atomic Energy Canada Limited (AECL), Durham Strategic Economic Alliance (DSEA), Region of Durham and Marnoch Thermal Power. Built and managed strategic budgets for the research facilities – including a complex $9.7 million dollar budget (including five universities in five countries and three research granting organizations - NSERC, CFI, ORF.); facility operation budgets and ongoing project budgets. Ensured adherence to safety, fire, electrical, and accessibility acts by creating and enhancing institutional policies and best practices, business process improvements to ensure maintenance standards, health & safety, and research objectives were met. Research Manager - Clean Energy Research Laboratory (CERL)Health and Safety Officer - ResearchOntario Research Fund (ORF) - Project ManagerProject Manger - Solarium Construction Hazard Operations - Research Experimental Apparatus for Cu-Cl Cycle Show less

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  York University

  Aug 2014 - now

  My current role is to develop and implement both short and long-term tactical and strategic plans for the Campus and is responsible for linking administrative functions to the core business of the campus through strategic leadership, critical thinking, and systems planning and implementation.Major Duties:1)Strategic partnerships, Planning, Management and Implementation of Campus Objectives2) Financial Management3) Oversight of Academic and Non Academic Human Resources & Administration4) Physical Resource Planning and Management5) Health & Safety Show less Build pan-university relationships and negotiate the reassignment of and reallocation of space with VPs, Deans, and Department Chairs to optimize space utilization and support organizational priorities, including strategic enrolment planning. Creates solutions that accommodate space requirements for new initiatives, growth of operations, research projects, and others across the Academic Division and negotiate the reassignment and reallocation of space with VPs, Deans, and Department Chairs.Provide strategic oversight of space availability, estimate costs, review and provide input into planning and construction schedules, and negotiate costs and timelines. Development of space programs for new buildings, major alterations, and aspirational projects within the Academic Division, including those belonging to research grant proposals and in response to any announced government capital funding calls. Show less Direct and resource the research and teaching facility operations of the Lassonde School of Engineering, including multiple buildings, health and safety programs, and space planning for over 400,000 square feet of teaching and research-intensive buildings. Effectively managed a team of 22 and advised matrix teams, directing unionized departmental technicians and skilled trades. Developed a 5-year strategic academic and research space plan and budget. Managed the facilities' operational budgets and resourcing lab functions at the School, including facilitating procurement processes for a $10 million dollar equipment budget and ensuring cost recovery programs for inter-institutional services brought in forecasted revenue for the School. Show less

  • Executive Director - Strategy and Administration, Markham Campus

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Academic Space Planning Officer (Office of the Provost)

    Apr 2020 - Nov 2023

  • Operation Lead - COVID - 19 Vaccination Lead

    May 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Manager, Infrastructure Planning and Operations (Office of the Dean)

    Aug 2017 - Apr 2020

  • Manager of Health, Safety, Security and Facilities CRSP CFM PMP

    Aug 2014 - Dec 2017