Assistant Vice-president, Facilities Management

Position Information

**Position Title**
- Assistant Vice-President, Facilities Management (Internal Posting)

**Department/Unit**
- Facilities Management

**Location**
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

**Posting Number**
- S043-25

**Employee Group**
- EXAD

**Position Type**
- Regular, On-Going

**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**

**Employment Type**
- Full Time

**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 1.0

**Salary**

**Classification**

**Provisional Statement**

**About Dalhousie University**
- Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

**Job Summary**
- The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Facilities Management plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient, effective and safe operation of the university’s physical infrastructure.
- Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Administration (VPFA), the AVP leads a division of approximately 470 people and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of facilities management, including maintenance, operations, groundskeeping, space management, planning, and capital projects.
- The AVP also works collaboratively with various internal and external partners to support the university’s mission and strategic goals.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Facilities Management department, aligning its goals with the university’s mission and objectives.
- Supervise and mentor a diverse team of facilities professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the planning, design, and execution of capital projects, including new construction, renovations, and major repairs.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure the efficient and effective operation of all facilities services.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of all university assets and grounds, ensuring a safe, clean, and functional environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external partners, including regulators and trade unions, to ensure the ongoing success of strategic plans.

**Note**
- Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in person on campus. This position typically works in an office environment but may involve occasional exposure to outdoor conditions and construction sites.
- The AVP of Facilities Management must be available to respond to emergency situations as needed, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

**Required Qualifications**

**Assets**
- Experience in a higher education setting is highly desirable.
- Experience in emergency or crisis management.
- Experience working with regulators and other authorities having jurisdiction.

**Job Competencies**
- Respect & Inclusion
- Thinking and Acting Strategically
- Resource & Process Management
- Accountability for Performance & Results
- Change & Innovation

**Additional Information**

**Application Consideration**
- Applications for this position will be accepted from current university employees only.

**Diversity Statement**

Posting Detail Information

**Number of Vacancies**
- 1

**Open Date**
- 02/28/2025

**Close Date**
- 03/10/2025

**Open Until Filled**
- No

**Special Instructions to Applicant**

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