Director of Facilities Management - Department of Facilities Management

Competition Number:
32E26
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Facilities Management
Position:
Director of Facilities Management
Contract:
Full-Time Permanent Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$129,736 – $143,840 per annum 

Reporting to the Vice-President Administration and Finance, the Director of Facilities Management provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for planning, developing, and maintaining UPEI’s physical infrastructure through oversight for buildings, grounds, utilities, capital projects, space management, sustainability initiatives, and operational services including maintenance, custodial, parking, and security.

As an integral part of the Vice-President Administration and Finance’s leadership team, the Director ensures that Facilities Management supports the University’s strategic goals and academic mission, in a manner consistent with University’s values, policy, and relevant legislation/regulation.

What we offer: 

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Comprehensive Health and Dental Care Benefits
  • Post Retirement Benefits
  • Tuition Waivers
  • Health and Wellness on Campus available to staff and their families
  • Professional Development Opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Planning

  • Provide leadership, oversight and direction for capital project planning and campus development, including recommending priorities for major construction, renovation, and alteration projects
  • Lead development and monitoring of multi-year campus master plans, capital plans, space plans, sustainability and energy plans
  • Support strategic decision-making aligned with University priorities
    Operational Planning
  • Provide operational leadership of all aspects of Facilities Operations including mechanical and electrical maintenance, utilities, building maintenance, custodial services, grounds, waste management, environmental sustainability, and security
  • Develop and oversee annual operational plans including budgets, capital project plans, employee performance and development plans, and risk management integration
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives and ensure policy compliance

Team Administration

  • Foster a culture of trust, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Lead, mentor, and support departmental staff, including hiring, training, and performance management
  • Oversee policy development, succession planning, and required training, including EDI initiatives
  • Integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion principles into facilities operations
  • Promote accessibility and inclusive design
  • Conduct regular leadership check-ins, ensuring accountability, resource alignment, and effective deployment of personnel and tools

University Outcomes

  • Monitor University-level performance indicators related to facilities operations, project delivery, and safety compliance
  • Ensure Health, Safety & Compliance and adherence with all environmental regulations
  • Develop and implement emergency preparedness and response plans and participate on the University’s Emergency Operations Centre Team
  • Prepare and present reports to senior leadership and the Board of Governors
  • Advise on campus closures or delayed openings due to safety concerns

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and P.Eng designation required; Master’s degree would be considered an asset
  • More than nine years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management
  • Experience with construction procurement, design standards, and building systems
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage complex operations, and build collaborative relationships
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Please refer to Job Description and UPEI Leadership framework

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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