Associate Director - Infrastructure & Facility Operations

Canadian Blood Services; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 129,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services organization in Vancouver is seeking a Regular Full-time Associate Director - Infrastructure & Facility Operations. This role focuses on facility management, ensuring compliance and safety while leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Engineering or a related field and over 10 years of leadership experience in facility management. This position offers competitive compensation and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

4 weeks' vacation

Annual performance award up to 10%

Comprehensive health benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in facility management, continuous improvement.
• Certification in Facility or Property Management is an asset.
• Experience in healthcare or blood banking at a leadership level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and administration of facility programs.
• Ensure health, safety, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Manage budgets and oversee asset condition assessments.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Team Management

Risk Oversight

Project Management

Financial Management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Facility Management

Tools

Facility Management Software

Job description

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff, and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category : Facilities and equipment services

Job posting ID : 7559

Employment status : Regular full-time

Classification : PTS / MGT / IT B

Salary / Rate of pay : $129,159 - $145,691

Application deadline : 2025-08-15

Application requirements :

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal system.

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells, and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live, and play.

About the role :

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Full-time Associate Director - Infrastructure & Facility Operations to join our dynamic Enterprise Facilities division. This is a critical leadership role that ensures the operational readiness and technological advancement of the infrastructure that supports our mission as Canada’s Biological Lifeline.

The Associate Director, Facility Infrastructure Management and Operations reports to the Director of Enterprise Facilities and is responsible for leading the planning, implementation, and administration of facility programs for all corporate-owned and leased properties. This role focuses on ensuring health, safety, and compliance while also driving continuous improvement and process management within the facilities teams. A key part of the job is managing staff, fostering a culture of accountability, and building strong relationships with both internal divisions and external partners to align facility services with overall business needs.

Formula for success :

1. Strategic Planning and Lifecycle Management : Ability to develop and implement long-term plans for infrastructure, ensuring biological manufacturing operations are sustained and optimized.
2. Team and Stakeholder Management : Proven experience in managing staff, contractors, and cross-functional teams while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with internal customers and external partners.
3. Risk and Compliance Oversight : Expertise in monitoring infrastructure risks, managing property standards, and ensuring all facility operations comply with local, national, and international regulations.
4. Operational and Project Management : Skilled in directing facility services such as cleaning, security, and emergency response, as well as leading special projects and managing the transition of new and departing sites.
5. Financial and Asset Management : Proficient in managing budgets, evaluating investments for both owned and leased sites, and overseeing asset condition assessments and life cycle planning.
6. Leadership and Training : Capability to champion a leadership culture, develop operational goals, and direct staff training and safety programs to meet business and regulatory standards.

Desired Education and Skills :

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Facility or Property Management, (or related field) from a recognized institution or demonstrated equivalent levels of education and experience.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in facility management, design, control and continuous improvement, with demonstrated experience in quality management.
• Certification in Facility management, Infrastructure Asset Management or Property Management is considered an asset and qualification to be achieved and maintained by the incumbent.
• Highly proficient with facility / property management administration and experience in asset management planning, reporting, and analysis and strategy.
• Experience in health care, biotechnology, pharmaceutical or blood banking industry at the leadership level is considered an asset.
• Proven track record in managing complex multi-site portfolios is essential.
• Proven customer relationship and change management skills and ability to manage internal relationships is required.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

What we offer you

• 4 weeks' vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 10%.
• Comprehensive group health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect :

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time / 2 days of the week.
• Travel to CBS production centres as and when required.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add [e-mail] and [e-mail] to your safe senders list.

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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