Assistant Director, Facilities, Safety, Security

**Greater Victoria Public Library**

**Assistant Director, Facilities, Safety, Security and Risk Management**:
**Job Type**
Regular Full-time

**Posting Type**
External

**Work Location**
Victoria, BC

**Hours per Week**
35

**Salary Range**
$115,903 to $132, 264 (Exempt Pay Band 3)

**Union Membership**
This is an Exempt Position in a unionized CUPE 410 worksite

Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL) is an innovative library system with one of the highest per capita usage rates in Canada. Our vision is to inspire literacy, lifelong learning, and community enrichment for all. Serving more than 380,000+ residents in the Greater Victoria area, we provide library service to 10 municipalities.

**DESCRIPTION**
- _Are you a facilities, safety, security and risk management professional who is looking to make a difference in your community?_
- _Are you passionate about creating safe and secure environments in public spaces?_
- _Do you thrive in complex and fast-paced environments and enjoy building relationships with staff, service providers, community organizations, and regulatory agencies?_

**Role**
Reporting to the CEO, this exempt role provides strategic direction and oversight of all facilities, safety and security related activities. Leads the system-wide planning and management of GVPL’s facilities, safety and security operations, and is responsible for compliance with legislated occupational health and safety requirements.

**Education and Experience**
- Post-secondary education in a related field/graduate and/or related certifications such as Facilities Management Professional (FMP), or Certified Facilities Manager (CFM), Engineering Technologist.
- Project Management Certification.
- Seven (7) years of progressive experience in facilities management and/or construction in a local government and/or a consulting setting, in a multi-site property portfolio.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a diverse team of professionals, technicians, project coordinators and building services personnel.
- A working knowledge of the BC Building Code, WorkSafeBC regulations and applicable government legislation related to facilities construction, operations maintenance, occupational health and safety.
- Experience supporting health and safety, including incident investigations, representation on committees, and consultation with WorkSafeBC as needed.
- Demonstrated record of achieving strategic outcomes in a timely manner.
- Experience working in a unionized public sector environment.
- Occupational Health and Safety certification and/or a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation, or eligibility, would be an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

**Details**
- Evening and weekend work may be required.
- Please find a copy of the job description **here**:

- An annual salary range of $115, 903 to $132, 264 and a comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental benefits and a defined-benefit pension plan.

Applicants must meet the required qualifications (education and experience, skills, knowledge, and ability) as noted in the job description to be considered for a position.

Applicants should provide relevant work experience as noted in the job description. Note: applicants may be required to submit verification of education.
Applicants may be asked to provide a demonstration of their skills and abilities in addition to an interview; details will be provided to applicants in advance to allow time for preparation.

If you are ready to make a positive career change that will provide you with the opportunity to truly make a difference, please:

- Complete the **GVPL Job Application Form**.

This position is open to internal and external applicants and qualified internal applicants will be given preference.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants considered for interviews will be contacted.

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 5 years or more