Director, Physical Plant to provide strategic leadership for the planning, maintenance, and modernization of campus facilities, grounds, and security services. In this role, you will report to the Vice-President (Administration & Finance) and oversee capital projects, sustainability initiatives, and risk management to help ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained campus environment for students, faculty, and staff.
You will lead campus facilities planning and modernization efforts aligned with institutional priorities, and oversee operations and maintenance for all buildings and grounds, including preventative maintenance, cleaning standards, and compliance with health and safety regulations. You will manage capital projects and renovations from design through completion, coordinating architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver on time and within scope. You will also direct campus security and risk management, including surveillance systems, card access, and emergency preparedness, while collaborating with relevant law enforcement and regulatory bodies.
The role includes driving sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives to reduce environmental impact and optimize resource use, as well as ensuring compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and institutional policies. You will develop and mentor a high-performing team by providing guidance, training, and performance management for up to 50 staff, including direct supervision of approximately 25 unionized building service worker staff, and you will prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership and governing bodies. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, with preference for related fields, and an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; a master’s degree is considered an asset. A minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in relevant areas is required, including experience supervising unionized staff and managing within collective agreement parameters, along with strong financial, strategic planning, and engineering/project/construction management understanding, and well-developed stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.