Director, Campus Planning, Design and Development

2 months ago

Guelph, Canada University of Guelph Full time

**Department**: Design Engineering and Construction
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

The University of Guelph continues to play an integral role in the educational, business, and cultural life of the province of Ontario, through the impact of its teaching, research, and community service, and through its special mandate to serve the province in support of the agri-food sector and veterinary medicine. The University of Guelph is recognized as a destination of choice for students and experts from around the world. Through its commitment to building a globalized culture on campuses - one that embraces equity, diversity and sustainability - the University has created a rich community for student learning and discovery. The University applies its knowledge and discoveries to shape understanding and effect lasting positive change. The University is deeply committed to mobilizing research into action and has a
robust track record of successful commercialization, innovation and technological advances that Improve Life. U of G discoveries are fueling job creation, supporting sustainable food production, protecting the environment, and enhancing the quality of life.

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Physical Resources, and serving as a senior leader within the Physical Resources unit, the **Director, Campus Planning, Design, and Development**, is responsible to deliver on the Physical Resources stewardship mandate through the delivery of short
- to longer-term planning, design, and development of the physical infrastructure on the University campus, including site infrastructure and facilities. The breadth and scope of this position is extensive.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Lead the Campus Planning, Design, and Development unit, an interdisciplinary team of up to 30 employees, consisting primarily of licensed professionals, including architects, engineers, and accountants, architectural and engineering technologists and technicians and other support staff and up to 30 external consultants and contractors
- Provide operational oversight and management of a $3-million-plus annual operating expense budget and $70-million-plus annual capital expense budget
- Establish and advances a strategic, holistic approach to integrating planning for site and campus development and operations
- Development of administrative systems, including policy, procedures, and processes, as appropriate and necessary, as well as for providing senior University leadership with strategic planning support and guidance
- Provide strategic leadership to advance the University’s sustainability and Physical Resources’ stewardship strategies that are materially consistent with the University Campus Master Plan and are compliant with relevant Board of Governors

**Requirements**:

- 10-15 years’ experience working at a senior management level in a heavily unionized facilities department within a major public institutional setting, preferably at a post secondary educational institution
- P.ENG or OAA designation is mandatory
- Undergraduate Degree in Architecture or Engineering combined wtih relevant professional experience is required. An MBA would be considered an asset for this role.
- Experience working with a University’s senior level administrators and provincial and/ or municipal authorities
- Proven leadership ability and highly developed problem solving and conflict resolution on a wide variety of issues
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to build relationships with key people on campus
- Ability to analyze complex problems and use sound judgement in making significant decisions

**WHAT WOULD GIVE YOU THE EDGE?**
- Ability to anticipates changes required in the organization and either makes them or provide recommendation for action to AVP and Directors
- Proven capability to create an environment that promotes and encourages change and innovation
- Anticipatory thinking and Strategic Planning: thinks beyond the next year for the organization but rather thinks about the next 5-10 strategically balancing multiple priorities and departmental objectives when developing options, setting direction, and reaching conclusions
- Anticipatory and strategic thinking in deciding on best course of action, foreseeing likely outcomes and taking into consideration the political ramifications of the outcomes especially in terms of campus climate and project management

**WHY JOIN US?**
- The University of Guelph campus consists of approximately 1,200 acres with 149 buildings totalling approximately 7.1 million gross square feet of floor area. This role provides strategic leadership to and operational oversight and management of the Campus Planning, Design, and Development unit and offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of largest universities in the Ontario system.
- ** Comprehensive Extended Health Care and D

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