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Position Details
Posting Summary
Competition Number 20260009A/S
Position Title Associate Vice President, Facilities Management
Faculty/Department Facilities Management
Unit Facilities Mgt - Operations
Employee Group Out of Scope
Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public.
CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A
Category Staff
Number of Vacancies 1
Position Summary
Are you a strategic, collaborative leader ready to help shape a sustainable, student-centered campus and bring the University of Regina's vision for renewal and innovation to life? Join us as our new Associate Vice-President, Facilities Management!
Who We Are:
The University of Regina is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as Associate Vice-President, Facilities Management. This role is accountable for shaping the campus environment to enable academic excellence, research impact, and community engagement. The AVP drives alignment between infrastructure, institutional priorities, and long-term sustainability outcomes.
Located on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territories and the homeland of the Metis, the University of Regina is a vibrant, diverse, and growing institution committed to truth and reconciliation, sustainability, and student success. Our campus is home to a dynamic community of learners, researchers, and partners who are dedicated to making a meaningful impact across Saskatchewan and beyond.
As we look to the future, the University is advancing an ambitious vision for renewal, innovation, and service excellence. The AVP, Facilities Management plays a pivotal role in bringing that vision to life, ensuring our built environment reflects our values, supports our people, and enables the next generation of discovery and learning.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Vice-President (Administration), the Associate Vice-President, Facilities Management provides enterprise leadership for the strategic direction, planning, and stewardship of the University's physical infrastructure. The portfolio includes campus operations, capital planning and delivery, facilities design, maintenance and utilities, sustainability, digital enablement, and the evolution of the campus master plan.
The AVP leads a diverse workforce of unionized and non-unionized professionals and is accountable for service delivery, operational performance, and financial stewardship across the facilities portfolio. This role works in close partnership with academic and administrative leaders, students, government, and community stakeholders to ensure facilities strategies directly support institutional priorities.
This role is deeply collaborative, engaging with academic and administrative leaders, students, government partners, and community stakeholders to ensure that facilities planning and operations align with institutional priorities and support a thriving, inclusive campus experience.
Key Accountabilities:
Enterprise and Strategic Leadership

• Champion a bold, future focused vision for Facilities Management that aligns with the University's mission, values, and -long term- goals.
• Lead cross institutional- initiatives that integrate facilities planning with academic, research, and community engagement strategies.
• Establish enterprise facilities governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Guide organizational design, workforce planning, and change initiatives to strengthen service delivery and engagement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the President's Executive Team on infrastructure policy, risk, and strategic investment

Capital Planning & Infrastructure

• Oversee the development and implementation of the campus master plan and multi-year capital renewal strategy.
• Prioritize capital investments using condition assessments, utilization data, and risk based analysis.
• Ensure capital projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of sustainability, accessibility, and design excellence.
• Represent the University in provincial and national infrastructure forums, advocating for funding and policy alignment.

Operational Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement across facilities operations through process optimization, technology adoption, and performance measurement.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure service quality and operational effectiveness.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, including smart campus technologies and data driven- decision making.
• Champion innovation in campus design, integrating emerging technologies and evolving pedagogical needs.
• Oversee emergency preparedness, business continuity, and resilience of critical infrastructure.

Financial Stewardship

• Oversee all facilities related- budgets, including operating, maintenance, and capital expenditures.
• Lead long range financial forecasting, asset reinvestment planning, and cost optimization strategies.
• Ensure procurement and vendor management practices deliver value, manage risk, and align with institutional objectives.

Sustainability Risk and Compliance

• Lead initiatives in energy conservation, water management, waste reduction, and sustainable building practices.
• Embed climate resilience and sustainable building practices into planning and operation
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and building regulations.
• Develop and maintain enterprise risk mitigation strategies for facilities operations and capital delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, contractors, and community partners.
• Lead transparent and inclusive engagement on facilities planning, space allocation, and service delivery.
• Enhance the campus environment to support recruitment, retention, and institutional reputation.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and building regulations.
• Develop and maintain risk mitigation strategies for facilities operations and capital projects

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

• Embed EDI principles into facilities planning, operations, and workforce development.
• Advance inclusive design, accessibility, and universal design standards across campus infrastructure.
• Foster a respectful, high performing culture across unionized and non unionized teams.

Why Join Us?
At the University of Regina, we're more than just a campus - we're a community!
Join our team and enjoy:

• Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff while also playing a key role in enhancing the overall student experience at the University of Regina.
• Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
• Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
• Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You'll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
• Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!

If you're ready to help shape the future of our campus and leave a lasting impact on generations of learners, we invite you to apply today!
Position Requirements
What You'll Bring to this Position:
Recognizing that no candidate will match all qualifications to the same degree, the Search Committee will use the following criteria as the basis for evaluating and comparing applicants.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Extensive professional experience in facilities management, capital projects, or related operational leadership roles typically achieved with 7-10 years of related experience.
• Proven expertise in managing facilities within a large, complex institutional environment, with the ability to navigate diverse stakeholder needs and operational demands.
• Comprehensive knowledge of capital planning, construction management, and sustainability best practices, including the ability to integrate long-term strategic planning with day-to-day operational requirements.

Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:

• Proven ability to lead organizational change and manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align facilities operations with institutional priorities.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.
• Capacity to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.
• Ability to navigate a unionized environment with respect and partnership.

Physical Demands
Pay Grade OOS 12
Salary Range $165,703.00 - $248,554.00 annually
Status Permanent
Work Hours
Duration (if Term/Temporary)
Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time
Preference Posting No Preference
Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date 01/13/2026
Job Close Date 02/02/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Application Instructions
We know imposter syndrome can get in the way, but we truly value diverse perspectives. Don't hesitate to apply-submit your application today!
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University's employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
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