The Burnaby School District is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ. Burnaby is at the geographical centre of Metro Vancouver. In 2021, Burnaby had a population of 249,125. The city is culturally diverse, with roughly 54% of residents having a primary language other than English or French.

We're the fourth largest school district in BC, operating 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, as well as a range of District programs and Provincial Resource Programs. Over 27,000 students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are enrolled. Our District employs more than 4,600 dedicated employees who are committed to providing all students with a wide variety of innovative, high-quality programs to ensure student achievement in areas that include academics, athletics, trades training, visual and performing arts, social responsibility, and leadership. In addition, our staff support the successful operation of our school facilities. Our District also provides lifelong learning opportunities to more than 6,000 adult learners through the Burnaby Community & Continuing Education program.

Position Description:

Reporting to the Executive Director, Facilities and Capital Services, the Assistant Director, Capital Projects provides strategic leadership for the District's capital planning and project delivery functions. The position is responsible for advancing the District's capital priorities through effective planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, financial stewardship, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of Ministry-funded capital projects.

The Assistant Director oversees the District's capital project portfolio and Five-Year Capital Plan, representing approximately $300 million in capital investments,



including school replacements, additions, seismic upgrades and childcare facilities. The role leads the Capital Projects Department and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with District priorities.

Position Responsibilities:

- Leads the development and implementation of long-term capital planning strategies aligned with District priorities and enrollment growth.
- Evaluates enrollment projections and infrastructure needs to support strategic decision-making.
- Supports development of business cases and capital funding strategies.
- Provides leadership and direction for Capital Projects Department operations.
- Establishes departmental goals, performance measures, and service standards.
- Develops and maintains systems, procedures, and reporting frameworks to support project delivery and continuous improvement.
- Monitors departmental performance and resource allocation.
- Leads the preparation and submission of annual capital plans, project definition reports, and funding requests.
- Coordinates project approvals, funding agreements, and reporting requirements with the Ministry of Infrastructure.
- Identifies and evaluates capital funding opportunities.
- Provides executive oversight of the District's capital project portfolio, including recent schools, additions,



seismic projects, and child care facilities.
- Establishes project governance frameworks, controls, and accountability measures.
- Monitors project performance related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
- Provides strategic direction throughout planning, design, construction, commissioning, and project close-out.
- Serves as the primary liaison with the City of Burnaby regarding development approvals, permits, servicing requirements, and occupancy processes.
- Maintains effective relationships with municipal departments, government agencies, and regulatory authorities.
- Represents the District during consultations involving planning and development initiatives.
- Leads capital project budgeting, forecasting, expenditure monitoring and financial reporting.
- Ensures effective stewardship of Ministry funding and capital resources.
- Monitors project financial performance and develops mitigation strategies for budget pressures and risks.
- Oversees procurement and contract administration for consulting and construction services.
- Ensures compliance with public-sector procurement requirements and District policies.
- Leads consultant selection, contract award, and contract negotiation processes.
- Oversees contract performance, change management, claims management, and dispute resolution.
- Leads capital project portfolio risk assessment and mitigation activities. Implements project controls and mitigation strategies to minimize risk exposure.
- Identifies risks related to scope, budget, schedule, construction, approvals, and stakeholder impacts.
- Oversees project-related claims, legal matters, and dispute resolution pro

📌 Assistant Director, Capital Projects (Burnaby)
🏢 School District #41 (Burnaby)
📍 Burnaby