Director, Facilities & Building Operations, SFU Libraries

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

The SFU Library is known for the development and implementation of innovative technology, leadership in Open Access, and excellent in-person and online user services. Our inclusive spaces include our robust online platforms and our three branches: The W.A.C. Bennett Library at SFU Burnaby, the Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library at SFU Vancouver, and the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board Academic Library at SFU Surrey. We serve an ethnically diverse student population, most of whom live off-campus and work part-time while attending university. SFU Library collaborates broadly with other institutions through membership in the Canadian Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Research Libraries, and regional consortia.

The SFU Library is committed to a continuous process of transformation to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to serve the cause of social justice. The Library’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion provides more information.

About the Role

The Director, Facilities and Building Operations, provides senior operational and strategic leadership for the planning, stewardship, renewal, and effective use of SFU Libraries' multi-campus physical environments, facilities, building systems, operations and equipment, ensuring that library buildings, spaces, and infrastructure support the Library's academic mission, public service mandate, and evolving institutional priorities. The role provides integrated oversight of Library building operations, shipping and receiving, Library space planning, safety, accessibility, risk management, building emergency preparedness and locally managed technology and equipment as they relate to the functionality of library spaces and services. The role provides leadership and direction for continuous improvement and operational excellence and ensures multi-campus strategic stewardship of the Library's specialized technology ecosystem, including audiovisual systems, self-service equipment, library material circulation, storage and retrieval technologies, security systems, makerspace technologies, and related infrastructure. The role serves as the Library's contact with SFU Facilities Services on capital renewal projects and planning.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Urban or Facilities Planning, Building Science, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Administration, or a related discipline and five years of relevant leadership experience in facilities management, building operations, space planning, or infrastructure stewardship within a large, complex organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• A strong understanding of how physical spaces, operations, equipment, and technology shape user experience, service delivery, and institutional identity.
• Demonstrated project management experience and ability to lead operational teams, manage budgets, and deliver complex projects in a service-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Significant experience managing technology-enabled facilities, audiovisual systems, specialized operational equipment, makerspaces, media production environments, or comparable portfolios.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more! View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

This is a new leadership position for the entire SFU Library system with a multi-campus focus. While the primary work location is at the Burnaby campus, this position supports Library operations on all three campuses and the incumbent will travel between campuses regularly.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact people_strategies@sfu.ca.