Assistant Director, Facilities Management in Victoria

The City of Victoria is looking for an Assistant Director of Facilities Management who can lead in a complex environment while helping the Facilities team prepare for the future, advancing our approaches to asset management and program delivery. The successful candidate is an experienced, strategic and practical leader who will balance the immediate demands of operating a large and varied civic portfolio with disciplined planning.

If you are a collaborative leader with project management and/or construction management experience who values people, public service and responsible stewardship—and you are motivated by the opportunity to care for some of Victoria’s most important public buildings, we encourage you to consider this role.

WORK FROM HOME

The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director (AD) of Facilities Management provides strong leadership and technical oversight for the City’s facilities management function. This role requires extensive leadership experience and exemplary problem-solving and communication skills to develop and implement effective solutions through a highly cooperative and collaborative approach. The AD is responsible for building relationships, supporting teamwork, and fostering a culture of engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Major Accountabilities

• Facility Operations & Service Delivery: Accountable for the effective delivery of custodial services, security and access management, building maintenance, asset management, capital projects and office space utilization management. Responsible for ensuring facilities are safe, reliable, functional, and responsive to organizational and community needs. Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify service requirements and develop effective solutions.
• Facilities Planning & Project Leadership: Lead the planning and execution of facilities construction and renewal projects, including procurement, and contract negotiation and management. Balance short-term operational requirements with long-term infrastructure investment priorities. Manage projects for both minor and major facility initiatives.
• Financial & Resource Management: Manage significant operating and capital budgets. Allocate resources to support efficient and effective service delivery. Ensure financial stewardship and responsible use of public resources.
• People Leadership: Establish clear objectives, priorities, expectations, and timelines. Lead a large team, of both union and non-unionized employees. Coach and support employees to achieve high-quality service outcomes.
• Strategic Planning & Organizational Effectiveness: Develop and implement workplans that align with asset management plans and organizational goals. Create and refine policies, procedures, and operational processes to support service delivery.
• Partner Relations & Community Engagement: Build productive relationships with internal departments, community partners, agencies, businesses, and government organizations. Represent the department and the City in a professional and collaborative manner.

Qualifications:

• Ten years of progressively responsible management experience in facilities, construction, project management, and asset management within a public-facing environment.
• Diploma in a discipline related to facilities management (such as, construction management, building science, architectural technology, engineering technology).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Asset Management Planning Certification (such as, Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning).
• Current and valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Required to obtain vulnerable sector criminal record clearance.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.