Director, Planning Design & Construction

Open Competition: This position will be posted until March 31st, 2023, however applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis in preparation for interviews in early April 2023.

Job Number:  J0323-0049

Job Title:  Director, Planning Design & Construction

Job Type:  Continuing Full Time

Department:  Planning Design and Construction

Job Category:  Facilities Management and Planning

Number of Positions:  1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy):  03/03/2023

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):  31/03/2023

Salary (with Salary Rate):  116,067.00 - 150,885.00/Year

Employee Group:  Non-Union

Salary Level:  NU08

Hours Per Week:  35

Date Position Available:  24/02/2023

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

As one of the 2023 Top 100 Employers in Canada and one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for nine consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

The university’s Department of Facilities Management and Planning is currently seeking a high performing leader to direct its Planning, Design and Construction team. The position is well-suited to someone seeking to mentor others to excellence while providing high level execution of project management and administration of capital construction and renovations on campus
The Department’s mandate is to be a strategic resource for Carleton, to protect and promote the University’s operational sustainability strategy through effective project management.

This critical management role will lead a team responsible for supporting the development and management of the construction, planning and design projects for the entire university.

The role involves providing strategic counsel to executives and senior leadership, deans, faculty and staff related to its areas of accountabilities.

This position is a full-time continuing position. The total compensation package includes competitive salary, extended health and dental benefits, pension, annual and sick leave, life insurance, and unique perks such as tuition benefits and access to the fitness facilities at Carleton.

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Knowledge of leadership practices in people management, strategic planning and risk management, policy development, financial management and stakeholder relationship management
• Knowledge of construction and building based project management
• Knowledge of facilities management and maintenance, construction and contracting
• Knowledge of planning, architecture and engineering principles and practices
• Knowledge of procurement and contact law
• Knowledge of the relevant legislative environment including health and safety

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related discipline
• Minimum of ten years of previous experience in progressive leadership roles

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

This position is regularly required to work on campus. Due to the ongoing dynamic nature of Covid-19, you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all directives to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.

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