Campus Facilities Planning Manager

Carleton University; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a Campus Facilities Planning Manager to lead space planning and asset management across faculties, reporting to the Assistant Director. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, performing analyses, and guiding feasibility studies to address evolving teaching, research, and administrative needs in line with the University’s mission. A bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ leadership in facilities planning are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or planning; PM certification preferred.
• Minimum five years in facilities planning or space planning at management level.
• Experience in higher education sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of space and asset management professionals to advance planning initiatives.
• Identify opportunities, conduct analyses, and lead feasibility studies to address needs.
• Ensure alignment with the university’s long-term strategic vision and priorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Space planning

Data analysis

Building codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or planning

Project management certification preferred

Job description

Job Number: J0726-0187

Job Title: Campus Facilities Planning Manager

Job Type: Continuing Full Time

Department: Planning Design and Construction

Job Category: Facilities Management and Planning

Number of Positions: 1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 07/08/2026

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 21/08/2026

Salary (with Salary Rate): 100,264.00 - 130,343.00/Year

Employee Group: Administrative Management

Salary Level: NU06

Hours Per Week: 35

Date Position Available: 28/09/2026

About Carleton University

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Duties And Responsibilities

The Campus Facilities Planning Manager serves as a subject matter expert in planning and space management. The role supports the Assistant Director in identifying opportunities, conducting analyses, and leading feasibility studies to address the evolving needs of teaching, research, and administrative functions across faculties and departments, in alignment with the University’s mission and values. The position contributes to both strategic and tactical planning by developing immediate and mid-term solutions while ensuring alignment with the University’s long-term strategic vision.

The Campus Facilities Planning Manager leads a team of space and asset management professional staff and advances planning initiatives through data-informed decision-making, risk management, and a focus on continuous improvement. The role ensures the effective, efficient, and strategic use of university space and assets to support institutional priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex space data
• Knowledge of municipal, and provincial building codes and regulations
• Stays abreast of updates and changes to building codes
• Familiarity with construction methods and contract delivery
• Experience in developing estimates for project budgeting
• Knowledge in developing project schedules and construction sequences
• Ability to identify potential risks in the planning stage and develop risk mitigation strategies
• Understanding of various building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems.
• Experience in interior space planning, programming, layout design, with the ability to apply creative planning solutions, and resolve complex space utilization problems.

Education And Experience

• Completion of bachelor’s degree a relevant discipline such as architecture, engineering, or planning. Project Management Certification will be preferred
• Minimum of five years of experience in facilities planning, space planning, campus planning, at the management or leadership role. Experience in higher education sector would be highly preferred

HR Note

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.