Director Facilities Services

Medicine Hat, AB; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicine Hat College is seeking a collaborative and innovative Director, Facilities to lead the strategic and operational management of campus properties at Medicine Hat and Brooks.

The role reports to the Executive Director of Facilities and Information Technology and will guide Facility Operations and campus security while balancing long-term planning with day-to-day leadership, including multi-campus master planning and stakeholder partnerships.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a related field or equivalent combination.
• Minimum of five years in large facilities management and budgets.
• Experience with campus facilities planning and risk management.
• Experience managing capital projects in a campus setting.
• Experience in a unionized environment at management level.
• Professional certifications such as IFMA, BOMA, LEED are assets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic and operational management of college property assets at Medicine Hat and Brooks campuses.
• Lead Facility Operations and campus security teams.
• Implement and renew the campus master plan.
• Foster internal and external partnerships to align facilities with strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and risk management practices.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Policy development

Risk management

Contract management

Unionized environment experience

Strategic planning

Education

Graduate degree in Business Administration/Management/Engineering/Urban Planning

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Director, Facilities

Medicine Hat College is seeking a collaborative and innovative leader for the full-time position of Director, Facilities. This role will be based at the Medicine Hat campus with occasional travel to our Brooks campus.

A little about the role:

Reporting to the Executive Director of Facilities and Information Technology, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational management of college property assets, as well as the maintenance and use of campus facilities at both the Medicine Hat and Brooks campuses. This role involves fostering internal and external partnerships to ensure college facilities are aligned with the institution's strategic goals, and leading the implementation, monitoring, and renewal of the campus master plan for both locations.

The Director will provide leadership and direction to the Facility Operations department and campus security, while maintaining a balance between long-term planning and the practical, day-to-day operations of their team. We are looking for a leader with an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking approach, capable of managing both strategic initiatives and the operational needs of the department.

As a successful applicant you’ll have:

• A related graduate degree (or equivalent bachelor’s degree plus experience) in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Urban Planning.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in large facilities management, administration, budgets, policy development, and meeting regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding of educational properties (facilities) and their impact on college strategy, enterprise risk, student and employee experience, and business continuity.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of property management, campus facilities planning, strategic business case development, Health & Safety programs, and contract management.
• Management experience in leading large scale capital project planning and execution initiatives in a campus wide setting.
• Experience in a unionized environment with several years of progressive experience at a management level.

Certification from an accredited professional association such as IFMA, BOMA, APEGA, ASET, or LEED accreditation or other building design, construction, or sustainability certification(s) are considered an asset.

Salary Range: $121,830 - $138,829 gross per annum

Growing a vibrant future with learners and our region

This is an exciting time to become part of MHC's future. Our people, our communities, and our region are at the heart of who we are. We are guided by the principles of authenticity, collaboration, and action. Through teamwork and diversity in our perspectives, we lift each other up and build on each other's strength so that we can bring our best to the people we serve. Together, we prepare learners for success in college, in the workforce, and in life, while enhancing regional vitality and opening doors to the world. Bring your passion to our purpose and join us. To learn more visit https://www.mhc.ab.ca/AboutMHC

The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check obtained from their local police service (not through an online third-party provider). Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw this posting.

Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Only applicants granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.