Campus Facilities & Operations Director

Lakehead University; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakehead University is seeking a strategic, collaborative Director of Facilities Management to lead planning, development, operation, maintenance, and renewal of the university’s physical infrastructure across campus.

The role oversees facilities operations, capital projects, security, maintenance, custodial, grounds, shipping/receiving, and sustainability initiatives, collaborating with senior leadership, faculty, staff, contractors, and government partners to support evolving infrastructure

Qualifications

• Minimum 12–15 years of progressive leadership experience in facilities management within a large institutional or campus environment.
• Strong financial management and budget administration experience.
• Experience leading teams in a unionized environment.
• Thorough knowledge of building systems, construction practices, building codes, and contract management.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for facilities management operations including maintenance, custodial, grounds, utilities, shipping/receiving, and waste management.
• Lead long-term campus facility planning initiatives and infrastructure renewal strategies.
• Ensure facilities are safe, functional, sustainable, and aligned with institutional priorities.
• Manage leases, service agreements, vendor contracts, and procurement processes related to facilities operations.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, building codes, environmental standards, and government reporting requirements.
• Lead major construction, renovation, and infrastructure renewal projects from concept development through completion.
• Develop, manage, and monitor annual operating and capital budgets for the department.
• Oversee capital planning processes, project budgets, timelines, tendering, and contractor performance.
• Represent the University on committees and external planning initiatives related to facilities and campus development.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Contract management

Communication

Team leadership

Unionized environment

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Lakehead University is seeking a strategic, collaborative Director of Facilities Management to lead planning, development, operation, maintenance, and renewal of the university’s physical infrastructure across campus.

The role oversees facilities operations, capital projects, security, maintenance, custodial, grounds, shipping/receiving, and sustainability initiatives, collaborating with senior leadership, faculty, staff, contractors, and government partners to support evolving infrastructure