Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice-President (Administration & Finance), the Director of Physical Plant is responsible for strategic planning and budgeting, including long-term strategies, resource allocation, and compliance with financial policies, while advising senior leadership on growth, modernization, and energy efficiency initiatives.

The Director is responsible for managing operations and maintenance of all campus buildings and grounds, implementing preventative programs and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Additional responsibilities include managing all phases of capital projects and major renovations, coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. The Director also oversees campus security and risk management strategies, including surveillance systems, emergency preparedness, and collaboration with law enforcement to maintain a safe environment. This role involves leading a team of up to 50 staff and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, as well as overseeing recruitment, training, and performance management while promoting professional development opportunities. Other related duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum 3 – 4 years of post-secondary education or technical training in a relevant discipline, plus a minimum of five (5) years of practical and relevant experience is required, or a comparable combination of education and experience. Project Management certification is preferred. The successful candidate will work extensively with Microsoft Office Suite.

Salary: Managers & Professional Officers MPO -VII, $130,181.00 as of April 1, 2026.

What to Submit

If your qualifications, skills and work experience align with this position, we welcome you to apply by submitting one PDF file that includes your cover letter, indicating how your qualifications and experience make you a suitable candidate, and your resume.

Please submit applications electronically in one file by 4:30 p.m. on January 23, 2026 to:

hrapplications@brandonu.ca

with the subject line: 2025 – Director, Physical Plant

Please Note:

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check and the successful candidate will be responsible for fees incurred.

Candidates may be required to successfully complete a technical skills test.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Short-listed candidates will be required to provide three (3) work-related references at the time of the interview.

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca*. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.*