P. Pace-Gubekjian, CPA CA
Associate Director of Corporate Services
905-525-2930, ext. 2139
mamonem@hwcdsb.ca
Administrative Responsibilities
- Budget & Accounting
- Central Printing
- Community Use of Schools
- Facilities (Operations, Maintenance, Capital)
- Finance
- General Risk and Insurance Provision
- Information & Communication Technology
- Planning & Accommodation
- Procurement/Purchasing
- Real Estate, Community Partnerships & Transportation
Board Committees
Detailed Department Information:
Accounting Department
Responsible for the administration and processing of invoices and payment of internal and external vendors.
A. D’Souza, CGA, Accounting Supervisor, ext. 2165
M. Wesley, Accounts Clerk, ext. 2313
J. Smith, Accounts Clerk, ext. 2285
L. Falletta-Caravasso, Switchboard Relief Operator, ext. 2062
O. Louro, Switchboard, ext. 2063
Central Printing
G. Di Placido, Offset Printer, ext. 2171
S. Wasilik, Operator in Printing Dept., ext. 2370
Facility Services
Construction
- Capital construction
- School Renewal / School Conditions program
- Total Capital Planning System (T.C.P.S.)
- School Facilities Information System (SFIS)
Custodial/Maintenance
- Custodial operations
- Custodial maintenance/trustees liaison
- Maintenance services
Energy and Eco Initiatives
- Wind Turbines
- Solar Energy
- Rainwater Harvesting
Administration
- Community use of schools
- AODA – Ontario Disability Act
- Delivery services
- Parks & Recreation Committee, City of Hamilton
- Parking lots
P. Ferrie, Senior Manager, Facility Management Services ext. 2123
I. Dittel, Supervisor of Facilities Office and Budget, ext. 2313
L. Tattrie, Administrator of Plant Operations and Custodial Services, ext. 2331
M. Giannotti, ext. 2354 and M. Caverly, ext. 2332 (Area Managers, Custodial Services)
J. O’Meara, Manager of Maintenance Services and Renewal, ext. 2112
R. Drysdale, Manager of Physical Plant and Construction, ext. 2259
R. Hoeksma, Energy Management Officer, ext. 2274
Finance and Budget
Responsible for the operating and capital budgets of the Board which serve as the financial plan for the operation of the entire school system. Oversee the entire administration of financial resources of the Board.
N. DeGiuli, CA, Controller of Business Services, ext. 2124
M. Dimbu, Budget Control Officer, ext. 2129
S. Indreica, Financial Analyst ext. 2017
R. Dawson, Temporary Financial Analyst ext.4070
K. Palango, Community Use of Schools Outreach Supervisor, ext. 1776
Information & Communication Technology
A. Cortina, Chief Information Officer, ext. 2961
C. Ciannavei, Manager of ICT Central Systems and Network Services, ext. 2292
R. Guagliano, Manager of ICT Applications, Information and Data Services, ext. 2291
M. Straka, Manager of ICT Client Support, ext. 2320
Planning, Accommodation and Assessment
Responsible for the Board’s planning needs which include identification of capital requirements and future sites, including the management of the Board’s Education Development Charges by-law, planning and overseeing the accommodation review process, and preparing enrolment forecasts. Furthermore, the department is responsible for the maintenance of school support/electoral status of students in our system as well as on ratepayers that support Catholic Education, support for school admissions requirements, immigration issues, foreign student information and student data integrity.
J. Volek, Manager of Planning and Accommodation, ext. 2188
D. Taibi, Planning Officer, ext. 2008
N. Baldini, Planning & Assessment Clerk, ext. 2006
Purchasing
Responsible for the procurement of goods and services for the Board’s elementary and secondary schools, satellite offices and administration. The department ensures that procurement methods are in adherence with the Board’s purchasing policy including consideration of quality, cost effectiveness, and timeliness of delivery while keeping with the Board’s Mission & Vision with respect to labour practices used, environmental impact, service standards and energy efficiency. Manages the inventory, redeployment and disposal of all declared excess goods within the system in a manner respecting the environment.
L. Paletta, Manager of Procurement, ext. 2127.
M. Bozzo, Buyer, ext. 4087
B. DiSabatino, Purchasing Analyst, ext. 2131
L. Madalena, Purchasing Analyst (0.5), ext. 2164
L. Castellino, Shipper Receiver, Father Kennedy Catholic Education Centre, ext. 2115
M. Jones, Supply Chain Officer, ext. 2042
Real Estate, Community Partnerships and Transportation
Management of the Board’s property portfolio including leases, the process of property acquisition and disposal as well as all other property planning and legal matters with respect to board property. In addition, managing current and furthering community partnerships within our schools identified through the Annual Community Planning and Facility Partnership meeting as suitable to facilitate community use during the school day. Key liaison with the Hamilton-Wentworth Student Transportation Services (HWSTS) consortium providing ongoing oversight and support for home to school transportation of students.
V. Ramelli, Manager of Real Estate, Community Partnerships and Transportation, ext. 2155
Bidding Process (Tenders, Quotation and Proposals)
https://www.hwcdsb.ca/board/biddingandprop ...