Campus Facilities Planning Manager
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Job Number: J0726-0187
Job Title: Campus Facilities Planning Manager
Job Type: Continuing Full Time
Department: Planning Design and Construction
Job Category: Facilities Management and Planning
Number of Positions: 1
Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 20/10/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 03/11/2026
Salary (with Salary Rate): 100,264.00 - 130,343.00/Year
Employee Group: Administrative Management
Salary Level: NU06
Hours Per Week: 35
Date Position Available: 28/09/2026
About Carleton University
Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.
Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.
The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.
Duties And Responsibilities
The Campus Facilities Planning Manager serves as a subject matter expert in planning and space management. The role supports the Assistant Director in identifying opportunities, conducting analyses, and leading feasibility studies to address the evolving needs of teaching, research, and administrative functions across faculties and departments, in alignment with the University’s mission and values. The position contributes to both strategic and tactical planning by developing immediate and mid-term solutions while ensuring alignment with the University’s long-term strategic vision.
The Campus Facilities Planning Manager leads a team of space and asset management professional staff and advances planning initiatives through data-informed decision-making, risk management, and a focus on continuous improvement. The role ensures the effective, efficient, and strategic use of university space and assets to support institutional priorities.
Qualifications
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.
Health and Safety Requirements
This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.
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Job Number: J0726-0187
Job Title: Campus Facilities Planning Manager
Job Type: Continuing Full Time
Department: Planning Design and Construction
Job Category: Facilities Management and Planning
Number of Positions: 1
Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 20/10/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 03/11/2026
Salary (with Salary Rate): 100,264.00 - 130,343.00/Year
Employee Group: Administrative Management
Salary Level: NU06
Hours Per Week: 35
Date Position Available: 28/09/2026
About Carleton University
Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.
Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.
The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.
Duties And Responsibilities
The Campus Facilities Planning Manager serves as a subject matter expert in planning and space management. The role supports the Assistant Director in identifying opportunities, conducting analyses, and leading feasibility studies to address the evolving needs of teaching, research, and administrative functions across faculties and departments, in alignment with the University’s mission and values. The position contributes to both strategic and tactical planning by developing immediate and mid-term solutions while ensuring alignment with the University’s long-term strategic vision.
The Campus Facilities Planning Manager leads a team of space and asset management professional staff and advances planning initiatives through data-informed decision-making, risk management, and a focus on continuous improvement. The role ensures the effective, efficient, and strategic use of university space and assets to support institutional priorities.
Qualifications
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex space data
- Knowledge of municipal, and provincial building codes and regulations
- Stays abreast of updates and changes to building codes
- Familiarity with construction methods and contract delivery
- Experience in developing estimates for project budgeting
- Knowledge in developing project schedules and construction sequences
- Ability to identify potential risks in the planning stage and develop risk mitigation strategies
- Understanding of various building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems.
- Experience in interior space planning, programming, layout design, with the ability to apply creative planning solutions, and resolve complex space utilization problems.
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
- Completion of bachelor’s degree a relevant discipline such as architecture, engineering, or planning. Project Management Certification will be preferred
- Minimum of five years of experience in facilities planning, space planning, campus planning, at the management or leadership role. Experience in higher education sector would be highly preferred
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.
Health and Safety Requirements
This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.
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Responsibilities
Lead campus space and asset planning, including analyses and feasibility studies that address the evolving needs of teaching, research, and administrative functions. Manage a team of space and asset management professionals and advance strategic and tactical planning through data-informed decisions, risk management, and efficient use of university assets.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as architecture, engineering, or planning, and at least five years of management or leadership experience in facilities, space, or campus planning; higher education experience is highly preferred. Project management certification is preferred, along with knowledge of building codes, construction methods, budgeting, scheduling, risk mitigation, building systems, and interior space planning.
Skills
- Space Planning
- Facilities Planning
- Campus Planning
- Space Management
- Data Analysis
- Problem-Solving
- Building Codes and Regulations
- Construction Methods
- Contract Delivery
- Project Budgeting
- Project Scheduling
- Risk Management
- Building Systems
- Interior Space Planning
- Team Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
- Engineering
- Education
- Administrative
Keywords
- Facilities Planning
- Space Management
- Campus Planning
- Space Data
- Feasibility Studies
- Strategic Planning
- Tactical Planning
- Asset Management
- Building Codes
- Municipal Regulations
- Provincial Regulations
- Construction Methods
- Contract Delivery
- Project Budgeting
- Project Schedules
- Construction Sequences
- Risk Mitigation
- HVAC
- Plumbing Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Structural Systems
- Interior Space Planning
- Programming
- Layout Design
- Higher Education