School Operations Manager

At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision
, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work‑life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment is seeking a regular, full‑time (1.0 FTE) School Operations Manager
. This position manages the school’s operations, involving human resources, business process, space planning, enrolment planning, operational financial matters, and facilities functions. The manager participates as a member of the school’s leadership team, with involvement in all operational functions outside the specialized teaching areas. Acts as operational liaison of the Dean’s Office and the school; supports the school’s communications and marketing activities.

Facilitates development of operating and capital plans. Leads initiatives to optimise operations.

• Participates as a member of the School’s leadership team, with involvement in plans and decisions for all operational functions outside of specialized teaching areas. Acts as operational liaison for the Dean’s Office and the school.
• Manages the school’s operations, involving human resources, business process, space planning, enrolment planning, operational financial matters, and facilities functions. Delivers specialised expertise to address the school’s unique operational requirements.
• Monitors expenditures to meet established financial objectives. Manages the school’s day‑to‑day expense management relating to procurement, contract administration, donations, and other operational processes. Manages operational reporting and related analysis, working closely with the Associate Director Finance.
• Manages the school’s day‑to‑day operational activities and processes, including hiring, training, attendance, workspace and equipment management, and facility improvements. Supports development of operating and capital plans in collaboration with the school’s leadership team.
• Develops and implements administrative and operational processes and standards in consultation with the Dean. Leads improvement initiatives aimed at optimising operational efficiency and managing costs. Manages project viability assessment, planning and execution.
• Supports the integration of enrolment planning to the school’s budget, in collaboration with Associate Director Finance and Institutional Research to collectively make recommendations to mitigate challenges and support BCIT’s financial goals.
• Reviews and monitors enrolment for school programmes to effectively maximise class set sizes. Provides support to development of enrolment plans, business cases for the school’s projects and initiatives, and new programme proposals.
• Supports Associate Deans with people management activities, fostering a positive and engaging work environment, and ensuring all practices are aligned with Human Resources policies and programmes. Manages all staff planning processes, emphasising development, engagement and performance.
• Implements the necessary controls to monitor and identify operational risks, while also overseeing quality assurance, compliance and efficiency. Ensures operational compliance with institute policies, processes and collective agreements, industry best practices, and provincial and federal regulatory requirements.
• Ensures the school’s leadership team is kept apprised of operational matters that could impact achievement of the school’s goals. Conducts analysis, prepares various reports and delivers presentations on achievements, challenges and emerging issues.
• Supports the school’s communications and marketing, including all related documents, publications and reports. Ensures staff, students and key partners have ready access to…