Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P; - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Administration, Level A

Job Title

Manager, Head Office & Facilities

Department

Administration | Department of Civil Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range

$6,143.67 - $8,830.25 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date

October 12, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

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Job Summary

The position is responsible for the effective operation of the Head Office and front-office administrative services, manages departmental facilities and space administration, coordinates the operational implementation of renovations and facilities projects, and manages key faculty recruitment, appointment, reappointment, promotion and tenure processes. Working closely with the Head of Department and Manager, Business Operations, manages the administrative functions of Faculty Hiring and ARPT. Co-Director of the Department HSE Committee.



The position develops and implements procedures within its areas of responsibility, manages assigned staff, provides first-level advice on administrative and faculty-affairs processes, and ensures that facilities, safety, front-office and faculty-administration activities are delivered consistently with university policy, collective agreements, departmental priorities and established service standards.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Manager, Business Operations. Receives direction and provides senior-level administrative support to the Head. Works as a member of the Department of Civil Engineering Administration team. Works closely with the faculty members, Shared Service Centre partners, Building Operations, Safety & Risk Services, Faculty Relations, Human Resources and other University units.

Work Performed

Head Office and Administrative Management

Manages the day-to-day administrative operations of the Head Office and front-office services and ensures appropriate service coverage, procedures and administrative continuity. Supervises assigned administrative staff, including recruiting, training, performance management, discipline, work assignment, and termination. Approves vacation requests and resolves conflicts related to scheduling and time-off requests. Develops, implements and maintains administrative procedures, service standards and reference materials for the front office and assigned operational functions.



Provides senior administrative and executive support to the Department Head, including coordination of confidential and high-priority matters, meetings and departmental activities. Plans and coordinates departmental events, including scheduling activities, coordinating event logistics, and securing appropriate venues. Coordinates departmental web content and communications to support the effective dissemination of current, accurate, and relevant information to internal and external audiences, in consultation with appropriate stakeholders.

Faculty Affairs, Recruitment and ARPT

Manages the departmental administrative processes for faculty recruitment, appointments, reappointments, promotion and tenure, ensuring that required documentation, approvals, timelines and procedures are completed in accordance with University policy and Faculty requirements. Provides advice and guidance to faculty, search committees and departmental staff on faculty recruitment and ARPT procedures and refers complex and unusual matters to the appropriate University resource. Manages the administrative and logistical requirements for faculty searches and works with the Administrative Assistant and other staff to coordinate candidate visits, schedules and supporting documentation. Monitors faculty recruitment expenditures and related administrative commitments within approved budgets and provides information to the Manager, Business Operations and Department Head as required.

Facilities, Space and Renovation Operations

Manages day-to-day departmental facilities operations, including maintenance coordination, work orders, security and access administration, office and laboratory moves, building services and operational issues affecting departmental space. Manages depart

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📌 Manager, Head Office & Facilities (Vancouver)
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