Coordinator, Facilities and Capital Development

Simon Fraser University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks’ vacation

Hybrid-work program

Defined benefit pension plan

Tuition waiver

Professional development funds

Job summary

Simon Fraser University is seeking a Coordinator of Stephens Family School of Medicine Facilities and Capital Development to establish permanent facilities and clinical training spaces that support undergraduate and graduate medical programs in Surrey, B.C. The role involves engaging internal and external stakeholders and communities, with emphasis on First Nations partnerships.

Key responsibilities include planning, cost analysis, briefing materials, documentation, and strong administrative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Project Management; 3+ years of related experience.
• Experience facilitating assessments, master planning and functional programming.
• Knowledge of capital budgeting and space planning principles.
• Understanding of sustainable design practices.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and coordination for facilities development.
• Assist cost planning, budgeting and analyses.
• Develop briefing materials and maintain project documentation.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders and communities.
• Coordinate scheduling and administrative duties across the division.

Skills

Project coordination

Facilities planning

Budget forecasting

Reading architectural plans

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Project Management

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Databases

Job description

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!

At Simon Fraser University's Stephens Family School of Medicine, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings, in patient‑centred environments, and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance reconciliation by embedding and equa

About the Role

The Coordinator of Stephens Family School of Medicine Facilities and Capital Development, will play a key role in establishing permanent facilities and clinical training spaces that support the delivery of undergraduate and graduate medical programs. The Coordinator will contribute to the planning and development of these facilities while supporting engagement with internal and external stakeholders and communities to build meaningful, long-term partnerships, with particular attention to the needs and priorities of First Nations communities.

Key responsibilities will include supporting project planning and coordination, cost planning and analysis, development of briefing materials, stakeholder engagement, and maintaining comprehensive project documentation to support the successful delivery of facilities and capital development initiatives.

Strong administrative skills are required to support scheduling, communication, organization, and coordination of divisional activities. Business knowledge and experience in areas such as business writing, cost forecasting, and conducting environmental scans would be considered an asset.

Experience with databases and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) would also be an asset. Knowledge or exposure to facilities planning, real estate, and capital development would be considered an advantage.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management or a related discipline and three years of related experience in project coordination, facilities planning or facilities operations in health care, patient service or academic environments or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Experience facilitating assessments, master planning, and functional programming.
• Knowledge of capital budgeting and space planning principles.
• Understanding of sustainable design practices.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and drawings.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more! View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [e-mail].