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Department: Campus Planning Design and Development This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Career Opportunities (sapsf.com) General Purpose Reporting to the Associate Director, Campus Planning & Asset Management, the Project Manager, Campus Planning , leads strategic and capital planning for the Guelph campus, including facility and asset management policy, space optimization, stakeholder engagement, campus and land-use planning, , needs assessments, and coordination with the City of Guelph. WHAT WILL YOU DO? Facilitating the yearly capital planning and asset management process and writing the Capital Plan document. Facilitating internal and external committees, seeking community input, engaging the campus community, and consulting with external consultants regarding strategic initiatives and planning for the University Conducting studies, analyzing data, researching best-practices to make recommendations for Campus planning initiatives Leading, organizing, and coordinating the University’s Campus Master Planning framework Taking on leadership to develop and implement key strategic initiatives for the University that are effective and measurable Represent the University at conferences, committee meetings and during meetings with external stakeholders WHAT MUST YOU HAVE? A four-year undergraduate degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or other related discipline, combined with a minimum of 7 years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Intimate knowledge of the post-secondary sector including governance practice Strategic thinking, vision and tact are essential to ensure long-term planning needs are integrated to reflect the campus community and resources maximized Demonstrate an ability to manage and direct professional consulting teams Strong communication skills, coupled with the ability to work as a team member Highly developed analytical and negotiating skills Computer skills related to design and project management are required WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE EDGE? Membership Eligibility for RPP, OAA, or P. Eng. or equivalent Master’s degree in a related field Employee Type: Regular Position Number: 10832005 Classification: P&M FT- Band 06 Professional/Managerial Salary Bands The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade. *Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review. At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. Posting Date: 10/29/2026 Closing Date: 11/26/2026