Officer, Building and Facilities

Burnaby, BC
Hybrid
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$74,288–$88,609 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Coordinates renovations, facility projects, and maintenance across Applied Sciences locations and specialized or leased sites. Ensures facilities and equipment are maintained and compliant with health and safety regulations, while monitoring project timelines and expenditures.

Job details

Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA) Pay range: $74,288 to $88,609 annually SFU Department Descr: Applied Sciences - Office of the Dean Position Grade: 8 # 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. About The Role The Building and Facilities Officer coordinates the renovations, projects and maintenance of facility infrastructure and spaces within the Faculty of Applied Sciences, at SFU Surrey and SFU Burnaby, distributed, specialized facility and leased sites. The Officer is responsible for ensuring equipment and facilities are well-maintained and remain compliant with health and safety regulations. The Officer monitors project timelines and tracks expenditures of building and facility projects. Qualifications Diploma in Facilities, Building Technology or Property Management, BOABC Certification and four years of related experience in managing renovations projects or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Excellent knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and building systems. Demonstrated planning and project management skills. Thorough knowledge of construction practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in building construction. Thorough knowledge of the bylaws, acts, codes, standards and regulations related to building construction. Good understanding of the principles, best practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in building support services, including maintenance and repair work. Demonstrated planning and project management skills. What We Offer At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA): An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay Employer paid extended health & dental plans Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year) Hybrid-work program for eligible positions Additional Information The assignment end date is August 31, 2027. There is an Identified Departmental Candidate. Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment. SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact people_strategies@sfu.ca.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a diploma in Facilities, Building Technology, or Property Management, BOABC certification, and four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Candidates need strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and building systems, construction practices and regulations, building support services, and demonstrated planning and project management skills.