director, physical infrastructure and sustainability

4 days ago

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Memorial University Full time

July 10, 2024

DIRECTOR, PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY (BAND LEVEL 14)
 Department of Facilities Management (Permanent Position)

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President – Facilities, the Director, Physical Infrastructure and Sustainability is an integral member of the Facilities leadership team responsible for facilities planning, design, engineering, renewal, and sustainability. This position holds the long-term focus on infrastructure inclusive of accessibility, indigenous, and equity principles in supporting teaching, learning, and research for a modern university.

The Director, Physical Infrastructure and Sustainability will provide strategic and operational leadership for the planning, design, and construction of university major and minor capital projects, as well as managing the multi-year, multi-million-dollar capital deferred renewal program. The Director leads and supports a multi-disciplined team of professionals with a strong commitment to their success and development; holds accountability for the capital project life cycle and space management program; champions sustainability and climate action and strategic planning; guides the development and implementation of programs and policies for sustainability, space planning, and infrastructure requirements of the university; collaborates with consultants and contractors; identifies funding opportunities and develops proposals, budgets, and presentations on the sustainable landscape and infrastructure planning and development. 

THE CANDIDATE

You are a strategic leader with superb communication and negotiating skills who, through collaboration and creativity, is able to solve problems and build strong relationships internal and external to the university. You act with a clear commitment to sustainability as a leader of Memorial's sustainability culture. You are highly motivated and an experienced professional with a proven track record of success in leading major capital projects, preferably in large complex organizations. Typically, this knowledge and experience is developed through education and professional certification in engineering or architecture; or extensive experience in a comparable role. In addition, you have significant project management skills, sound knowledge of construction and the construction industry, experience with public tendering and the public procurement act, and have experience managing a team of professionals. Eligibility for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador is required. Knowledge of and experience working with building fire and accessibility codes are considered an asset. 

THE REWARDS

Memorial University is a progressive employer at the forefront of the university sector in Canada with competitive compensation and a wide range of benefit programs. The work environment is stimulating and dynamic, and employees are encouraged to partake in the diverse intellectual, cultural, social, and recreational offerings.

SALARY $113,229 – 148,986 per annum (Leadership Group) 

CLOSING DATE Open until filled

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, p reference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.  Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

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