Director, Innovation and Infrastructure
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range:
$107,656 to $128,454 annually
SFU Department Descr:
Education
Position Grade:
13
of openings:
1
Biweekly Hours:
72
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
The Faculty of Education’s Innovation & Infrastructure team supports the academic mission of the Faculty by leading the planning, development, and evolution of physical, digital, and technical environments across SFU’s Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver campuses. The team provides strategic oversight of facilities, technology, infrastructure services, and special projects that enable high-quality teaching, research, and community engagement. Working in close partnership with faculty leadership, central university units, and external partners, the team advances SFU’s institutional priorities related to innovation, sustainability, and inclusive excellence. The team culture is collaborative, forward-thinking, service-oriented, and grounded in trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
About the Role
The Director, Innovation & Infrastructure plays a critical leadership role in shaping the Faculty of Education’s physical and technological environment in support of its academic vision and strategic priorities. Reporting to the Dean and serving as a key member of the Faculty leadership team, the Director provides strategic, operational, and entrepreneurial leadership across facilities, IT, and large-scale initiatives. The role oversees multi-campus infrastructure planning, major renovations, technology pilots, and complex projects that enhance teaching, research, and program delivery. Upcoming initiatives include space optimization, infrastructure modernization, technology innovation pilots, and the development of sustainable, client-focused service models. The Director leads diverse teams of subject matter experts, collaborates extensively with university partners and external stakeholders, and ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with long-term value. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of innovation, infrastructure, and academic impact.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative, and solutions-oriented leader with a strong understanding of the post-secondary environment. They bring a proven ability to translate academic priorities into actionable infrastructure and innovation strategies. Successful candidates are confident decision-makers who balance risk, innovation, and operational sustainability. They excel at leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex projects, and building trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders. Strong communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills are essential, as is the ability to navigate competing priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment. The candidate is intellectually curious, service-driven, and motivated by creating environments that enable teaching, research, and learning excellence.
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About Simon Fraser University
As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. We deliver a world-class education with lifelong value that shapes change-makers, visionaries and problem-solvers. We connect research and innovation to entrepreneurship and industry to deliver sustainable, relevant solutions to today’s problems. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities – Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey – SFU has eight faculties that deliver 193 undergraduate degree programs and 127 graduate degree programs to more than 35,000 students. The university now boasts more than 160,000 alumni residing in 143 countries.
Director, Innovation and Infrastructure
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range:
$107,656 to $128,454 annually
SFU Department Descr:
Education
Position Grade:
13
of openings:
1
Biweekly Hours:
72
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
The Faculty of Education’s Innovation & Infrastructure team supports the academic mission of the Faculty by leading the planning, development, and evolution of physical, digital, and technical environments across SFU’s Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver campuses. The team provides strategic oversight of facilities, technology, infrastructure services, and special projects that enable high-quality teaching, research, and community engagement. Working in close partnership with faculty leadership, central university units, and external partners, the team advances SFU’s institutional priorities related to innovation, sustainability, and inclusive excellence. The team culture is collaborative, forward-thinking, service-oriented, and grounded in trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
About the Role
The Director, Innovation & Infrastructure plays a critical leadership role in shaping the Faculty of Education’s physical and technological environment in support of its academic vision and strategic priorities. Reporting to the Dean and serving as a key member of the Faculty leadership team, the Director provides strategic, operational, and entrepreneurial leadership across facilities, IT, and large-scale initiatives. The role oversees multi-campus infrastructure planning, major renovations, technology pilots, and complex projects that enhance teaching, research, and program delivery. Upcoming initiatives include space optimization, infrastructure modernization, technology innovation pilots, and the development of sustainable, client-focused service models. The Director leads diverse teams of subject matter experts, collaborates extensively with university partners and external stakeholders, and ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with long-term value. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of innovation, infrastructure, and academic impact.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative, and solutions-oriented leader with a strong understanding of the post-secondary environment. They bring a proven ability to translate academic priorities into actionable infrastructure and innovation strategies. Successful candidates are confident decision-makers who balance risk, innovation, and operational sustainability. They excel at leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex projects, and building trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders. Strong communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills are essential, as is the ability to navigate competing priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment. The candidate is intellectually curious, service-driven, and motivated by creating environments that enable teaching, research, and learning excellence.
Full
About Simon Fraser University
As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. We deliver a world-class education with lifelong value that shapes change-makers, visionaries and problem-solvers. We connect research and innovation to entrepreneurship and industry to deliver sustainable, relevant solutions to today’s problems. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities – Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey – SFU has eight faculties that deliver 193 undergraduate degree programs and 127 graduate degree programs to more than 35,000 students. The university now boasts more than 160,000 alumni residing in 143 countries.