Director of Facilities, Sustainability & Real Estate

CivicInfo BC; Squamish; On-site; CAD 147,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Municipal pension plan

Compressed work week

Job summary

District of Squamish is seeking a Director of Facilities, Sustainability & Real Estate to join the Senior Leadership Team and shape long-term civic facility strategies. You will oversee asset management, real estate portfolios, and district-wide sustainability initiatives in a collaborative, multi-stakeholder environment.

The role requires eight years of leadership in facilities or related fields, with senior management experience and PMP preferred, plus the ability to drive complex initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or advanced certification in Engineering, Architecture, Facility Management, Real Estate, Sustainability or a related field.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in facilities, real estate, infrastructure, asset management, sustainability, or a related field.
• 5 years of senior leadership/management experience leading multidisciplinary teams, budgets and complex organizational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term strategic civic facility plans for the District and oversee asset management programs and real estate portfolios.
• Provide strategic oversight for the Sustainability team, leading environmental stewardship and climate action initiatives.
• Collaborate with multi-stakeholder partners to drive resiliency and livable community growth.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities mgmt

Real estate

Sustainability

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/Architecture/Facilities/Real Estate/Sustainability

Job description

The District of Squamishis located inthe unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7meshÚxwumixw(Squamish Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

Director of Facilities, Sustainability & Real Estate

Permanent Full-Time The District of Squamish is seeking an experienced leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as the Director of Facilities, Sustainability & Real Estate. This is a unique opportunity to lead the long-term strategic civic facility plans for the District and play a pivotal role in the growth and development of Squamish. The Director is also responsible for the District's overall facility-related asset management program and real estate portfolios. In addition, this role provides strategic oversight for the District’s Sustainability team, leading environmental stewardship, waste management, and community focused climate action initiatives. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, future-focused leader who thrives in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment and is committed to building a resilient, livable community.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or advanced certification in Engineering, Architecture, Facility Management, Real Estate, Sustainability or a related field
• Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in facilities, real estate, infrastructure, asset management, sustainability, or a related field
• 5 years of senior leadership/management experience leading multidisciplinary teams, budgets and complex organizational initiatives
• Experience managing in a unionized environment is considered an asset

Who we are: The District of Squamish is a progressive and growing community. Our friendly, small-town setting, spectacular natural environment, thriving arts, culture and heritage scene and world-class recreational opportunities offer an incredible live-work-play lifestyle that few places can beat. We are a team of fun-loving yet highly dedicated and hardworking professionals who are committed to continuous learning, improvement, and excellence in service to our citizens - and so is our ideal candidate. Our Vision: Our organization is a thriving community, serving the thriving community of Squamish. Our Mission: We lead, facilitate and partner to ensure a liveable and sustainable Squamish. Our Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Connection, Progress

Think you would be the perfect fit? Then come work with us at the District of Squamish! In addition to a competitive salary ($147,139.93 - $161,692.23), the District of Squamish also offers a comprehensive benefits package, municipal pension plan, as well as a compressed work week which allows for an earned day off every second week.

We can’t wait to hear from you! A complete job advertisement can be viewed at: http://squamish.ca/yourgovernment/careers/job-postings/ If you have any questions that aren't answered there, please reach out to our friendly HR team at the contact email below. This is an exempt position and is excluded from Union membership.

Application deadline: November 16, 2026

As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence [e-mail] and include Accessibility in the subject line. We thank all applicants for applying.