The Burnaby School District has an exciting career opportunity in Facility Services. As one of the largest, most progressive, urban districts in the province, Burnaby provides comprehensive educational programs and services to a diverse population of 24,000 full-time and 17,000 part-time learners. The district operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, plus a number of additional facilities, on an annual budget of $260 million. If you are looking to make a difference and have the combination of training, qualifications, experience and personal attributes we are looking for, then please apply.

Reporting to the Secretary-Treasurer and working closely with the department management team, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, operation and maintenance of close to 60 district facilities which vary in terms of size, age and complexity, as well as the overall supervision of the district’s custodial and trades personnel. Additionally, the successful candidate will play a significant role in the planning, procurement and delivery of capital projects addressing seismic mitigation, building preservation and enrolment growth needs. The district is looking for someone who has:
an engineering degree, or an equivalent combination of post-secondary training and experience, as well as certification in the field of facilities management;
a successful track record as a manager of both facilities and personnel, preferably in a complex, public sector environment;
have extensive experience in capital planning and project delivery utilizing various procurement methods;
strong financial planning experience for operating and capital budgets;
a clear commitment to planning and making the best possible use of valuable community facilities and related resources;
exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, communication and leadership skills;
the proven ability to lead as well as be a team-player.
A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered for this position.

Please submit your resume and supporting documentation by December 15, 2016 to:

Burnaby School District
5325 Kincaid Street
Burnaby, BC, V5G 1W2

E-mail: applications@sd41.bc.ca