Director, Facilities Management

At Capilano University, learners are our focus. Employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for and with learners and are central to a thriving campus community. Together, we are inspired by imagination and Capilano University is one of the leading teaching-focused universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly, and dynamic work environment.

The Facilities & Campus Planning teams are the boots on the ground ensuring our spaces are safe, clean, and well equipped to maintain our diverse student community and employee workforce. We operate in an ever-changing growth mode, meaning we have numerous expansion and upgrade projects on the go at any given time! Working within our FCP teams you’ll be exposed to endless opportunities that encourage collaboration and fuel innovation.

Not only are we transitioning our North Vancouver location from a commuter campus to a 24/7 campus, but we’re also opening a state-of-the-art campus in Squamish. In addition to academic buildings, these projects boast new residential accommodations, dining spaces, health & wellness amenities, as well as social spaces where gatherings and celebrations will be held.

Are you ready to build a career in making a difference? Join us in shaping the future of our campuses and creating spaces that inspire community engagement.

What you’ll do

The Director, Facilities Operations is responsible to ensure the University’s facilities are well maintained, safe and that facilities operations are effective in supporting the University’s requirements. The role includes responsibility for development and implementation of Deferred Maintenance planning, Energy Conservation, Fleet Management and the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the facilities.
With oversight from the Associate Vice President Facilities and Campus Planning, the Director, Facilities Operations is independently responsible for strategic leadership of the Facilities Operations team including the planning, scheduling and delivery of day to day operations and maintenance of the campus facilities; development and implementation of deferred maintenance plans; developing strategies, tracking and reporting on energy conservation, developing processes and protocols to support the opening of new campus buildings. The successful incumbent will foster strong collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and continually monitor for process improvements. Heavily centered on customer service, this position is responsible to ensure the university’s buildings and grounds are well maintained, are safe and comfortable places to learn and work, and provide an appealing first impression.
This position reports to the Associate Vice President Facilities and Campus Planning. Reporting directly to this position are three managers of facility operations and indirectly, a multidisciplinary team including Operations Assistant(s), DDA1, Facilities Supervisor(s), Energy & Technical Services Specialist, Trades personnel, Maintenance Workers, Groundskeepers, and Facilities Workers.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Develop in consultation with the Director Planning & Projects a strategic Multi-Year Deferred Maintenance Plan that prolongs the life of University buildings, grounds and underground infrastructure while optimizing opportunities created by renovation and/or new construction projects.
• Oversee the development of a Multi-Year Energy Conservation plan that advances the University’s goals for environmental sustainability while optimizing the opportunities created by deferred maintenance and other capital projects to reduce energy consumption.
• Identify and implement strategies to reduce overall ongoing operating costs without impacting quality of service.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Facilities Operations team to be a service oriented team that takes ownership of maintaining the buildings, grounds, and fleet to promote a safe, well-maintained and student focused learning environment.
• Provide immediate and effective responses to major building system failures, life safety events, damage to property, or other unsafe building and grounds conditions that may occur periodically.
• Manage and provide leadership to staff by coaching, guiding, and modeling key behaviors/strategies, encouraging dialogue and providing guidance and advice to facilitate resolutions to work issues.
• Develop and implement strategic and operational plans and budgets, in consultation with the Associate Vice President Campus Planning & Development & Facilities Services for areas of responsibility and participate in the preparation of the Department’s strategic and operational plans.

What you’ll bring

• Completion of a Post-Secondary Degree preferably at a master’s level in Public Administration, Business Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or equivalent.
• Seven or more years of recent related experience progressively more complex in facilities management including the direction of trades and/or construction personnel.
• Experience within a public sector union environment and within a post-secondary or other public institutional environment is preferred.
• Completion of a facilities management certificate or equivalent ( APPA , BOMA , IFMA ,) desirable.

At Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life. Take a sneak peak to see what it is like to work at Capilano University.

Days and Hours of Work

Our standard work week is Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm. This position may include evenings, weekends and non-standard work weeks.

Bridge Period (if applicable)

Pay Group

Pay Group 15

This position has a salary range of $122,418.00 (minimum) to $163,224.00 (midpoint) to $187,707.00 (maximum) per annum. Employment offers will typically be made between the minimum and midpoint of the range and are determined by knowledge, experience and internal equity.

Additionally, Capilano University also offers a competitive total rewards package (college pension plan, employer paid benefit premiums, health spending account, modified work week, remote working options, etc.)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Post-Secondary Degree preferably at a master’s level in Public Administration, Business Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, orequivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have seven or more years of recent related experience progressively more complex infacilities management including the direction of trades and/or construction personnel?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience within a public sector union environment or other post-secondary environment?
  • Yes
  • No

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