Associate Vice-President, Facilities Management
Job Description
Description
Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.
We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.
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Post End Date:
September 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Senior Administrative Council (SAC) (Employee Group)
About the Role:
Reporting to the Vice-President, Administration and Services, the Associate Vice-President, Facilities Management (AVP, FM) will provide strategic leadership, including establishing goals and objectives to achieve effective environments for learning, conducting research, living, and working at Brock in alignment with our Strategic Plan.
The AVP, FM is responsible for the oversight of all components of facilities management, including utilities and services, capital and financial management, and asset management and sustainability.
The AVP, Facilities Management will:
- Provide leadership and direction on the ongoing operations of capital planning, mechanical and electrical maintenance, general building maintenance, custodial operations, grounds, waste management and environmental sustainability initiatives;
- Be accountable for the financial integrity of the utility operation, ensuring equitable rate structures, accurate billing, revenue recovery, budget development, and the prudent management of reserves to maintain long-term operational stability;
- Develop and implement long-term strategic plans for facility development, including capital projects and space management;
- Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external partners, including regulators and trade unions, to ensure the ongoing success of strategic plans.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. engineering, architecture, facilities management, business administration);
- Significant experience in facilities management and demonstrated leadership experience;
- Extensive knowledge of project management and design and planning;
- Demonstrated ability to make data driven decisions;
- Expert knowledge in Cogeneration and District Energy Systems;
- Ability to develop tender documents, construction contracts, and consultant agreements in collaboration with external and internal partners, legal counsel and procurement in accordance with industry standards;
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of applicable building codes, by-laws and regulations including provincial and municipal accessibility, fire, health and safety standards;
- Valid, G-class Ontario driver’s licence with an acceptable driver’s abstract;
- The ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and build trusting relationships with external and internal partners;
- Strong leadership, communication, mediation, negotiation, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with the ability to build strong relationships;
- Commitment to the principles of decolonization, reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
Preferred or Asset Skills:
- A graduate degree in Engineering or Business Administration;
- Project Management Certification;
- Professional engineer or architect certification;
- Experience in a university setting and campus planning.
What We Offer:
Brock offers a supportive and collaborative working environment. Staff and Faculty enjoy on campus events, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive total rewards package.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and skills.
We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.
Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.
We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Company
Brock University
Location
St. Catharines
Country
Canada
Salary
150.000
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