Competition Number: 26/194

Posting Scope: Internal / External

Posted Date: October 20, 2026

Closing Date: November 17, 2026, 4:30 PM PST

Department: Facilities

Work schedule: Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week) – Regular Full-Time

Salary: Pay Band 8 ($154,926.958 to 182,264.803)

Job Code: 3205

Employee Group: This is an Exempt position

Number of Vacancies: 1

Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia and the heart of southern Vancouver Island. It is a growing, active and highly visible city with a rich history, a strong sense of place and a commitment to public service, sustainability, accessibility and community wellbeing.

The City’s civic facilities portfolio includes over 115 buildings, featuring City Hall, the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre Arena, the Royal Athletic Park sports stadium, three fire stations, the Victoria Police Headquarters, 12 community centres, and many more. They are public-facing, historically important or critical to emergency response and service continuity and vary widely in age, condition, use, heritage value, and building-system complexity.

The City is looking for an Assistant Director of Facilities Management who can lead in this complex environment while helping the Facilities team prepare for the future, advancing our approaches to asset management and program delivery. The successful candidate is an experienced, strategic and practical leader who will balance the immediate demands of operating a large and diverse civic portfolio with disciplined planning.

If you are a collaborative leader with project management and/or construction management experience who values people,



public service and responsible stewardship—and you are motivated by the opportunity to care for some of Victoria’s most important public buildings—we encourage you to consider this role.

WORK FROM HOME

The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction.

EDO

The successful candidate may be eligible for earned days off, earning up to two days per month in recognition of time worked beyond core operational hours. Such arrangements are subject to change based on operational needs.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director (AD) of Facilities Management provides strong leadership and technical oversight for the City’s facilities management function. This role requires extensive leadership experience and exemplary problem-solving and communication skills to develop and implement effective solutions through a highly cooperative and cooperative approach. The AD is responsible for building relationships, supporting teamwork, and fostering a culture of engagement with internal and external stakeholders.





The AD combines operational expertise and sound financial discipline with the ability to lead skilled trades in a complex employment environment and manage a large and complex civic facilities portfolio. With humility, sound judgment, and a commitment to public service, the AD is responsible for building high-performing teams and fostering trust, while being visible and approachable.

Major Accountabilities

Facility Operations & Service Delivery

- Accountable for the effective delivery of custodial services, security and access management, building maintenance, asset management, capital projects and office space utilization management.
- Responsible for ensuring facilities are safe, reliable, functional, and responsive to organizational and community needs.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify service requirements and develop effective solutions.
- Manage service planning, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Facilities Planning & Project Leadership

- Lead the planning and execution of facilities construction and renewal projects, including procurement, and contract negotiation and management.
- Balance short-term operational requirements with long-term infrastructure investment priorities.
- Manage projects for both minor and major facility initiatives.
- Identify and manage risks associated with facilities, infrastructure, and service delivery.
- Ensure facilities meet safety, security, sustainability, energy management and accessibility requirements.
- Take a proactive approach to mitigating operational and infrastructure risks.

Financial & Resource Management

- Manage significant operating and capital budgets.
- Allocate resources to support efficient and effective

📌 Assistant Director, Construction and Facilities Management (Victoria)
🏢 City of Victoria BC
📍 Victoria