Facilities Manager, Academic Learning Spaces (Education)

TL;DR

Facilities Manager (Education): Managing day-to-day operational support for academic learning spaces and clinical sites with an accent on facility maintenance and project management. Focus on coordinating renovations, optimizing space utilization, and ensuring safety and security across university and health authority sites.

Location: Onsite in British Columbia, Canada (covering multiple sites including Vancouver and Okanagan)

Salary: $7,283.75 - $10,474.08 CAD Monthly

Company

hirify.global is a world-leading research university committed to excellence in innovation and learning.

What you will do

• Manage operational support for 300+ academic rooms and shared learning spaces across university and clinical sites.
• Monitor facility conditions and coordinate reactive and preventative maintenance with Building Operations and Health Authorities.
• Plan and lead renovation and maintenance projects, from requirement gathering and cost estimation to execution.
• Develop and maintain booking policies and standardized processes for academic space usage.
• Manage budgets, purchase orders, and building operating expenses.
• Ensure facilities meet Health and Safety requirements in collaboration with Risk Services teams.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience in facilities management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to work onsite across various locations in British Columbia, Canada.
• Strong communication, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice to have

• Experience in project coordination and space planning.
• Proficiency with ARCHiBUS and CAD programs.
• Experience working within the University or Healthcare sectors.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Opportunities for a rewarding career in a high-excellence research and learning environment.
• Stability of an ongoing staff position.