Director of Facilities Planning, Construction and Maintenance

The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish _
- Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. _

**External Job Posting**

**Position**:Director of Facilities Planning, Construction and Maintenance**

**Status**: Permanent Full-Time

**Work Area**: Facilities Planning, Construction and Maintenance

**Posting Date**: January 29, 2025

**Closing Date**: February 16, 2025

**GENERAL SUMMARY**

Reporting to the General Manager of Community Development, the Director of Facilities Planning, Construction and
Maintenance oversees the operations, maintenance, and repair of all District civic facilities, as well as the planning,
development, redevelopment and construction of civic facility projects in line with the District's Real Estate and
Facilities Master Plan. This role is also responsible for the District's overall facility related asset management program.

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Contribute to the success of our team and creation of our thriving community, by fostering the District of

Squamish corporate values: Respect, Integrity, Connection and Progress.
- Lead the implementation of the long-term strategic civic facility plan for the District, taking into consideration

the needs and priorities of the community and ensuring that the plan is aligned with the overall goals and
objectives of the municipality.
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, design, renovation, and redevelopment of civic

facilities, including guiding the construction, commissioning, and operational planning of new and renovated
facilities.
- Provide leadership in general maintenance, operations, property management, custodial services, and the

planning, design, and ongoing preventative maintenance of existing buildings.
- Ensure that large and complex civic facility projects are developed with the best interests of present and

future citizens and balance social, economic, and environmental priorities.
- Work closely with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that facility projects are properly funded,

approved, and managed.

related to schedule planning, management, and reporting.
- Lead the annual facilities budget preparation in the 10 (ten) year Financial Plan, including identifying the need

for new budgets and revising existing budgets, to meet Council and District infrastructure priorities.
- Develop, promote, and maintain co-operative and effective working relationships with other departmental

staff, community groups, external government agencies, and the general public.
- Lead the District's participation in local, provincial, national, and international sustainability initiatives as it

relates to facilities alongside the District’s sustainability team.
- Ensure appropriate public consultation and stakeholder engagement using the IAP2 model is completed and

represent the District in open houses, workshops and other resident participation projects.
- Provide technical input on responses to public inquiries that are received by the Facilities Department and

through the Mayor’s office.
- Manage the preparation and presentation of administrative reports, policy recommendations, records and

correspondence to Council, committees, and the public.
- Assume a leadership role in the development and delivery of department goals and objectives to support the

District’s vision and strategic plan.
- Direct and supervise the activities of direct reports, establish work priorities; set goals and objectives,

ensuring quality and service standards are met.
- Oversee and provide professional guidance for a multi-disciplinary team, including staff development and

performance management.

**KEY COMPETENCIES**
- Developing Others - Provide in-depth coaching
- Holding People Accountable - Holding people accountable for performance
- Managing Risk - Champions the organization’s risk culture in relation to risk
- Relationship and Network Building - Proactively establishing planned networks to address specific issues
- Strategic Thinking - Influencing strategic direction
- Sustainability - Implementing sustainability strategies and practices.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

building design and construction, maintenance management, property and facilities management, and risk
management.
- Thorough knowledge of the functions, methods, rules, procedures, bylaws, regulations and policies pertaining

to Municipal Government, such as Local Government Act, Procurement and WorkSafeBC regulations.
- Thorough knowledge of various project delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Integrated

Project Delivery, Construction Management at Risk, as well as the CCDC suite of contracts.
- Thorough understanding of the importance of respecting the regional traditions and indigenous regulations

towards a project.
- Strong project management skills, with the