If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:

POSITION: Senior Director, Facilities

STATUS: Temporary; Full-Time (Mat Leave)

SHIFT: 35 Hours per week

LOCATION: Provincial Office in Vancouver, BC

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

WAGE: Salaried

CLOSING DATE: 9/19/2024

We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission and principles.

The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application.

About the Position:

The Senior Director, Facilities oversees the facilities team and is responsible for all aspects of facilities development, maintenance, inventory and procurement. This role reports to the Chief Executive Officer. Strategizing with the CEO and members of the Executive Leadership Team, this individual will lead a series of major capital projects, including the largest development project in the BC SPCA's history, the redevelopment of the Vancouver site. The Senior Director, Facilities, will work as a close peer to other Senior Directors and have significant interface with various departments and locations across the organization.

Please note that certain aspects of the job duties may or may not be assigned due to the temporary nature of the role and the skillset of the candidate

Some specific duties:

Management & Leadership:

• Provides expertise and guidance on the long range facilities plan

• Develops a culture of innovation, teamwork, agility and idea generation

• Is a champion for diversity, equity and inclusion and workplace health, safety and wellness within the team and on any cross-functional working groups

• Models exceptional standards of ethics, professionalism and communication

• Responsible for the hiring, onboarding and performance management of facilities team members
• Demonstrates mentorship to ensure team and project goals are met, celebrating both individual and team successes
• Supports the development of and compliance with key facilities policies and procedures
• Builds trusted relationships across all functions of the organization to ensure facilities projects are clearly communicated and launched, executed and monitored effectively

Facilities and Procurement:

• Develops accurate budgets, project plans aligned with internal development standards and timelines for major and minor construction projects by engaging effectively with internal staff and external vendors.
• Oversees the project management process on multiple development projects running concurrently ensuring risks are continuously assessed and mitigated.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce overall costs and improve trade/supplier performance.
• Proactively identifies potential conflicts or issues and recommends solutions (e.g. budget or resource constraints, conflicting priories). Provides conflict resolution when needed.
• Reviews vendor/supplier contracts to ensure contract language protects the interests of the BC SPCA and engages with external legal counsel on contract review when necessary.
• Performs key vendor due diligence using an internally developed vendor analysis framework.
• Ensures effective and consistent utilization of construction and project management best practices, processes and technologies.
• Develops a framework for preventative maintenance investments
• Ensures construction and maintenance teams prioritize safety and reinforce the safety culture.
• Provides timely updates to the CEO and impacted stakeholders to identify, assess, and pivot in light of internal or external project challenges.
• Develops and implements a supply chain strategy, policies and workflows, including identifying opportunities for streamlining and cost-savings in collaboration with other departments.
• Develops, monitors and reports on Facilities and Supply Chain KPIs.
• Monitors supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Analyzes inventories and develops inventory management and optimization strategy including ordering, receiving, warehousing, and internal controls.
• Analyses the environmental impacts of products, processes, and systems and ensures materials are recycled, reused, or responsibly disposed.
• Attends the Finance & Audit Committee and Board of Directors meetings, as required.

• Oversees the Facilities department and special project budgets.
• Supports the ROI analysis of acquisition/replacement/divestment decisions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or similar plus a minimum of 8 years' experience in the construction industry, including a minimum of four years in a senior level role supervising teams and leading major projects; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the employer.
• Project management certification or demonstration of current project management professional development preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction and maintenance including: equipment, methods, materials, insurance, contracts, legal, zoning, industry practices, budgeting, scheduling, and safety requirements.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams and successfully resolve conflict and project disputes as required.
• Self-starter who does independent research, cost/benefit and risk analysis before making recommendations.
• Foundational understanding of risk management and experience identifying, documenting and mitigating key risks.
• Comfortable using project management software and excel-based budgeting and financial analysis.
• Big-picture thinking balanced with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability optimizing the talents of a diverse team and helping others navigate competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and from diverse backgrounds in a positive and respectful manner, including users with varying levels of comfort with technology.

• Exceptionally organized, leading projects and implementing best practices in a thoughtful and structured approach ensuring no critical steps or internal communications are missed. Able to implement this approach across simultaneous projects.
• Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills.

• Philosophical harmony with the vision, mission and strategic directions of the BC SPCA, to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia.

How to apply:

If you are interested in joining our team and are legally entitled to work in Canada, we would like to hear from you. Click on apply now or use the link to apply https://spca.bc.ca/about-us/careers/

We thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA, however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.

The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001