Job Description

Interested in a career at Langara College?Our employees exemplify Langara's values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.Current employee? Apply through Careers in your account. xe2x80x8bJob Title: Associate Director, FacilitiesEmployee Group: AdministratorEmployee Type: PermanentStart Date: Monday, January 6 2025End Date (if applicable):: Reporting to the Director, Facilities, the Associate Director oversees the operations of the Facilities Department. Areas of responsibility include maintenance & performance of the physical plant, grounds and parking, janitorial services, waste management, shipping & receiving. The Associate Director is also supports the Director with the planning and implementation of facility improvements and new construction. This includes managing College and Ministry funding allocated for operations, Capital Upgrades and Renovation projects. (Typically ~$10 million or more annually)Qualifications Required:Education & Experience

• Graduate degree in architecture, building engineering, or other related technology.
• Registered Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect preferred.
• Minimum eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, capital planning, or construction management, including extensive experience in project management in a complex, unionized environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience managing and supervising staff, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Considerable knowledge of budgetary processes, including development and administration of budgets.
• Experience and understanding of construction tenders, RFPxe2x80x99s, contract law, lien act, building codes, Work Safe BC regulations and other applicable requirements, including federal and provincial financial regulations.
• Technical knowledge of all design and engineering disciplines involved in facilities planning and development.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of computerized information systems (Workday, Applied Planning, VFA Capital Planning software, Angus Anywhere CMMS), Building Control Systems (Delta and Modern), Metering systems, MS Office applications, including Teams, and Planner.
• Experience in policy and procedure development.
• Must maintain current knowledge of construction management processes and technological aspects of the construction industry.

Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, relating effectively to faculty and staff of various backgrounds, both internal and external.
• Ability to control the scope, cost, schedule and quality of planning and development of facilities related projects.
• Ability to read architectural and engineering drawings.
• Exceptional project management skills as demonstrated through effective ability to organize, delegate, multi-task, and balance multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated consultation, facilitation and relationship building skills are required.
• Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with employees from all levels of the College.
• Ability to resolve conflict and problems while creating a positive work environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as participate as a team member.
• Strong presentations skills to conduct informational sessions as required.
• Ability to achieve continuous improvement and to exemplify customer service focus.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to positively influence and direct the work of others in a collegial setting to ensure the commitment and achievement of desired outcomes.
• Ability to assess issues and make accurate, timely decisions based upon research, consultation, experience, and judgement.
• Ability to develop, interpret and apply College, government, agency, and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to supervise, and recruit staff, and conduct staff performance appraisals.

Leadership Competencies

• Solution orientation xe2x80x93 Makes timely decisions and advances solutions that are in the best interest of the College and our students.
• Accountability xe2x80x93 Fosters and demonstrates a culture of accountability and ownership.
• Relationship intelligence xe2x80x93 Demonstrates emotional maturity and operates respectfully in all situations and dynamics.
• Conflict resolution xe2x80x93 Acts with courage to take on the tough issues and conversations.
• Mobilization of people xe2x80x93 Empowers others to be engaged, motivated and resilient through change.
• Vision and strategic thinking xe2x80x93 Energizes people around the vision and supports team alignment with the strategic plan.
• Continuous learning xe2x80x93 Cultivates a growth mindset and provides opportunities for development.
• Communication xe2x80x93 Uses personal interaction, transparency, and language to effectively build trust and commitment.

To obtain the full job description, please our recruitment team.Salary Range: $55.59 - $85.24 per hourPay Grade: Admin Paygrade 13Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employersxe2x80x99 Council Secretariat (PSEC).Scheduled Weekly Hours: 35Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.Closing Date: Saturday, November 30 2024People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please us.Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.

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