Associate Vice-President, Facilities

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At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives.

Founded in 1967, the University of Lethbridge is a comprehensive academic and research institution recognized for its commitment to liberal education, experiential learning, and community engagement. With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, the University serves approximately 8,000 students and employs over 1,000 faculty and staff. Guided by a new strategic plan and energized by recent academic program expansions, including the development of new medical and engineering programs, the University is poised for transformative growth.

Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone, is the Blackfoot name for the University. The University is located in traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory. We honour the Blackfoot people and their traditional ways of knowing in caring for this land, as well as all Indigenous Peoples who have helped shape and continue to strengthen our University community.

Together, we transform lives and communities.

The University of Lethbridge invites applications for the position of Associate Vice‑President (AVP), Facilities. This is a critical leadership opportunity to shape the physical environment of one of Canada’s leading research‑intensive universities in an exciting time of expansion, renewal, and innovation.

The Associate Vice‑President (AVP), Facilities, is a strategic leader responsible for shaping the University of Lethbridge’s physical environment and advancing its operational excellence. Reporting to the Vice‑President (Finance & Administration), the AVP oversees all aspects of facilities planning, operations, and infrastructure development, ensuring alignment with the University’s four strategic directions and commitment to sustainability and inclusion. This role is pivotal to the ongoing cultural renewal within the facilities portfolio, fostering trust, inclusivity and operational excellence.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Strategic Campus Leadership – Advance the long‑term campus vision through master planning and infrastructure strategies that support academic and research priorities.
• Capital Planning and Operational Excellence – Lead all major capital projects and ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable operations across all facilities.
• Collaborative Leadership – Foster strong partnerships across academic and administrative units, ensuring transparent and consultative decision‑making.
• Sustainability and Innovation – Champion environmental stewardship and introduce creative approaches to optimize resources and enhance campus environments.

As the ideal candidate, you are a forward‑thinking and collaborative facilities leader with a demonstrated ability to advance organizational priorities through innovative infrastructure and sustainability strategies. A confident and solutions‑oriented leader, you optimize existing resources while championing environmental stewardship and long‑term institutional resilience. You are data‑informed, strategically focused, collegial and collaborative. You value and prioritize consultation, analysis, and transparency in decision‑making while empowering your team to thrive.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on a dynamic institution at a time of significant growth and renewal. You will lead a skilled and dedicated Facilities Team at a time when the University is undertaking significant renewal of both its physical and organizational infrastructure. As AVP, you will join a committed leadership team and contribute to shaping the future of the University’s physical and cultural landscape.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to Accessibility, Belonging and Community and strives to best support its diverse campus community. The University welcomes candidates who self‑identify as Black, Indigenous or a person of colour with lived experience and expertise in incorporating EDI practices into teaching and research. Joining a vibrant community at the University where we aspire to achieve equity and diversity in…