Employment type: other Job Description Assistant Director, Facilities Management Competition Number: 26/194 Posting Scope: Internal / External Posted Date: October 20, 2026 Closing Date: November 17, 2026, 4:30 PM PST Department: Facilities Work schedule: Monday to Friday (35 hour work week) – Regular Full-Time Salary: Pay Band 8 ($154,926.958 to 182,264.803) Job Code: 3205 Employee Group: This is an Exempt position Number of Vacancies: 1 Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia and the heart of southern Vancouver Island. It is a growing, active and highly visible city with a rich history, a strong sense of place and a commitment to public service, sustainability, accessibility and community wellbeing. The City’s civic facilities portfolio includes over 115 buildings, featuring City Hall, the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre Arena, the Royal Athletic Park sports stadium, three fire stations, the Victoria Police Headquarters, 12 community centres, and many more. They are public-facing, historically important or critical to emergency response and service continuity and vary widely in age, condition, use, heritage value, and building-system complexity. The City is looking for an Assistant Director of Facilities Management who can lead in this complex environment while helping the Facilities team prepare for the future, advancing our approaches to asset management and program delivery. The successful candidate is an experienced, strategic and practical leader who will balance the immediate demands of operating a large and varied civic portfolio with disciplined planning. If you are a collaborative leader with project management and/or construction management experience who values people, public service and responsible stewardship—and you are motivated by the opportunity to care for some of Victoria’s most important public buildings—we encourage you to consider this role. WORK FROM HOME The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction. EDO The successful candidate may be eligible for earned days off, earning up to two days per month in recognition of time worked beyond core operational hours. Such arrangements are subject to change based on operational needs. Position Summary The Assistant Director (AD) of Facilities Management provides strong leadership and technical oversight for the City’s facilities management function. This role requires extensive leadership experience and exemplary problem-solving and communication skills to develop and implement effective solutions through a highly cooperative and collaborative approach. The AD is responsible for building relationships, supporting teamwork, and fostering a culture of engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The AD combines operational expertise and sound financial discipline with the ability to lead skilled trades in a complex employment environment and manage a large and complex civic facilities portfolio. With humility, sound judgment, and a commitment to public service, the AD is responsible for building high-performing teams and fostering trust, while being visible and approachable. Major Accountabilities Facility Operations & Service Delivery Accountable for the effective delivery of custodial services, security and access management, building maintenance, asset management, capital projects and office space utilization management. Responsible for ensuring facilities are safe, reliable, functional, and responsive to organizational and community needs. Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify service requirements and develop effective solutions. Manage service planning, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Facilities Planning & Project Leadership Lead the planning and execution of facilities construction and renewal projects, including procurement, and contract negotiation and management. Balance short-term operational requirements with long-term infrastructure investment priorities. Manage projects for both minor and major facility initiatives. Identify and manage risks associated with facilities, infrastructure, and service delivery. Ensure facilities meet safety, security, sustainability, energy management and accessibility requirements. Take a proactive approach to mitigating operational and infrastructure risks. Financial & Resource Management Manage significant operating and capital budgets. Allocate resources to support efficient and effective service delivery. Evaluate investment priorities and funding requirements. Ensure financial stewardship and responsible use of public resources. People Leadership Establish clear objectives, priorities, expectations, and timelines. Lead a large team, of both union and non-unionized employees. Coach and support employees to achieve high-quality service outcomes. Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture. Working in partnership with People and Culture, the AD is responsible for labour relations activities, including; grievance hearings, workplace investigations, performance management. Strategic Planning & Organizational Effectiveness Develop and implement workplans that align with asset management plans and organizational goals. Create and refine policies, procedures, and operational processes to support service delivery. Integrate technical expertise, business planning, and organizational objectives into decision-making. Support service continuity, operational readiness, and risk-informed planning. Collaborate with the Strategic Real Estate division on strategic planning for major facilities renewals/replacements Partner Relations & Community Engagement Build productive relationships with internal departments, community partners, agencies, businesses, and government organizations. Re