Associate Vice-President, Facilities
About the role
Associate Vice-President, Facilities
Payband 15: $159,252 - $199,065
COMPETITION NO. AD26-04
About Durham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.
Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – including six bachelor’s degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly 3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 student registrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.
DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.
Position Information**:**
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Associate Vice-President, Facilities provides senior leadership and strategic oversight for the planning, development, and management of physical infrastructure for Durham College and Ontario Tech University through a shared services model. This role ensures the effective operation, maintenance, and optimization of campus facilities and grounds, while guiding long-term strategies for space planning, construction, and sustainability initiatives. The position exists to safeguard institutional assets, support academic and operational priorities, and deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable environments that meet current and future needs.
Duties:
- Strategic Facilities Planning and Space Management
- Oversight of Facilities Operations and Maintenance
- Construction and Renovation Project Leadership
- Budgeting and Financial Oversight
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Advisory and Stakeholder Engagement
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a 4-year Undergraduate degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering; professional engineering license required
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation
- Expertise in facilities management, building systems, and infrastructure operations
- Advanced knowledge of construction project management, including contract administration and consultant coordination
- Proficiency in building codes, fire codes, safety regulations, and other compliance standards
- Strong understanding of energy management, sustainability practices, and space planning principles
- Ability to develop and implement strategic plans for campus facilities and capital projects
- Advanced skills in budget development and financial oversight for large-scale operations and capital projects
- Well-developed communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Please note this posting is for an existing vacancy.
Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on February 20, 2026. Competition number AD26-04.
Contact Us T:905.721.3073 HumanResources@durhamcollege.ca
C Wing, Second Floor - 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON
Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.
About Durham College
With campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, Durham College (DC) offers more than 12,000 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 140 full-time and part-time programs in a number of different disciplines, enabling them to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today’s job market. The college is also set to launch its first four-year degree program, the Honours Bachelor of Health Care Technology Management, in September 2018.
The Oshawa campus features the state-of-the art Student Services building and will soon feature the Centre for Collaborative Education, a legacy project tied to DC’s 50th anniversary in 2017. The new facility will bring together local, Indigenous and global communities, providing a new home for several of the college’s most innovative and ground-breaking programs.
The Whitby campus features the award-winning W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, which includes Bistro ’67, a full-service, teaching-inspired restaurant, and Pantry, a retail store featuring food prepared by students in the college’s culinary programs.
For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000.
Associate Vice-President, Facilities
About the role
Associate Vice-President, Facilities
Payband 15: $159,252 - $199,065
COMPETITION NO. AD26-04
About Durham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.
Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – including six bachelor’s degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly 3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 student registrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.
DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.
Position Information**:**
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Associate Vice-President, Facilities provides senior leadership and strategic oversight for the planning, development, and management of physical infrastructure for Durham College and Ontario Tech University through a shared services model. This role ensures the effective operation, maintenance, and optimization of campus facilities and grounds, while guiding long-term strategies for space planning, construction, and sustainability initiatives. The position exists to safeguard institutional assets, support academic and operational priorities, and deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable environments that meet current and future needs.
Duties:
- Strategic Facilities Planning and Space Management
- Oversight of Facilities Operations and Maintenance
- Construction and Renovation Project Leadership
- Budgeting and Financial Oversight
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Advisory and Stakeholder Engagement
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a 4-year Undergraduate degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering; professional engineering license required
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation
- Expertise in facilities management, building systems, and infrastructure operations
- Advanced knowledge of construction project management, including contract administration and consultant coordination
- Proficiency in building codes, fire codes, safety regulations, and other compliance standards
- Strong understanding of energy management, sustainability practices, and space planning principles
- Ability to develop and implement strategic plans for campus facilities and capital projects
- Advanced skills in budget development and financial oversight for large-scale operations and capital projects
- Well-developed communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Please note this posting is for an existing vacancy.
Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on February 20, 2026. Competition number AD26-04.
Contact Us T:905.721.3073 HumanResources@durhamcollege.ca
C Wing, Second Floor - 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON
Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.
About Durham College
With campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, Durham College (DC) offers more than 12,000 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 140 full-time and part-time programs in a number of different disciplines, enabling them to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today’s job market. The college is also set to launch its first four-year degree program, the Honours Bachelor of Health Care Technology Management, in September 2018.
The Oshawa campus features the state-of-the art Student Services building and will soon feature the Centre for Collaborative Education, a legacy project tied to DC’s 50th anniversary in 2017. The new facility will bring together local, Indigenous and global communities, providing a new home for several of the college’s most innovative and ground-breaking programs.
The Whitby campus features the award-winning W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, which includes Bistro ’67, a full-service, teaching-inspired restaurant, and Pantry, a retail store featuring food prepared by students in the college’s culinary programs.
For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000.