Position Information

Position Title

Director, Operations

Research Project

Department/Unit

Facilities Management

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S122-26

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$105,174 - $141,899 per annum

Classification

ADM-09

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The mission of Facilities Management is to provide the Dalhousie community with an inviting, safe and sustainable environment which supports and enhances an inspiring experience in learning, living, working and research. Facilities Management is an innovative team of motivated professionals recognized for excellence in facilities management. Reporting to the Assistant Vice-President, Facilities Management, the Director, Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for the Facilities Management (FM) Operations portfolio, ensuring the reliable, safe, and efficient delivery of services that support Dalhousie University’s academic, research, housing, and administrative mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Facilities Management operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and high‑quality service delivery aligned with institutional priorities across all campuses.

• Lead and develop a high‑performing operations leadership team, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and safety‑focused workplace culture with strong accountability, engagement, and succession planning.

• Establish and oversee performance management frameworks using data, analytics, and benchmarking to drive evidence‑based decision‑making, continuous improvement, and transparent reporting.

• Ensure business continuity, operational resilience, and emergency preparedness through proactive risk management, preventive maintenance, and infrastructure reliability planning.

• Provide responsible financial stewardship by overseeing operating budgets, resource allocation, and long‑term lifecycle and renewal planning to support sustainable operations.

• Collaborate with senior leaders and campus partners, represent Facilities Management in governance forums, and support university‑wide initiatives as a key member of the senior leadership team.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering and ability to register as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Nova Scotia, with ten years of leadership experience in Facilities Management (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).

• Proven leadership and managerial skills with strong financial and business planning abilities and experience managing multiple priorities.

• Demonstrated growth in organizational and leadership responsibility.

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills are essential.

Assets

• Graduate study in a related area (Engineering or Business).

• Leadership experience in a unionized environment.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion

• Adaptability

• Thinking and Acting Strategically

• Relationship Building

• Change & Innovation

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

05/01/2026

Close Date

05/24/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20914