Director, Sustainability & Asset Management

Location: St. Catharines

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Post End Date:
February 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM

About the Role:

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Facilities Management, the Director, Sustainability & Asset Management is responsible for the provision, development and oversight of infrastructure, assets, and operational plans and standards, efficient management and sustainable operation of the university’s facilities and infrastructure. Additionally, the position is responsible for the provision, development and oversight of effective and efficient day-to-day custodial, waste management and grounds maintenance.

The Director, Sustainability & Asset Management provides leadership to the Sustainability & Asset Management division, and Facilities Management as a member of the Directors Team.

The Director, Sustainability & Asset Management will:

Lead the development of annual operational plans for all physical assets/buildings within the university, including financial budgets for utilities, custodial services and other property/building expenses;

Lead the development of annual maintenance service standards/ levels including preventative maintenance standards on related equipment and building life systems, cleaning standards, and external services;

Develop policies and programs related to property management and planning to ensure effective property management;

Oversee, administer and review property agreements, service contracts, and other property management undertakings;

Develop, coordinate, and maintain an effective planned preventative/predictive maintenance inspection schedule and facility condition audit program for all university infrastructure, buildings and utility systems;

Participate in the review and development of construction and renovation projects, including project scope development and project prioritization;

Develop property tracking processes and information databases to improve access to property condition trends, and inform proactive planning & decision-making;

Oversee and review building systems and operations to identify opportunities for improvement, and develop and implement strategies to address the needs and optimize the facilities’ operations;

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial environmental, energy and sustainability-related laws and regulations;

Develop and implement best practices on annual energy, greenhouse gases and pollutants quantification, reporting and verification, including data management;

Oversee lands, forests, and surface infrastructure owned by Brock throughout their life cycles, including information/data/records, planning, preventative maintenance, and condition audits;

Develop and manage effective programs on carbon management and energy conservation and demand management to meet (or exceed) consumption reduction goals while maintaining adequate indoor environmental conditions;

Act as a thought leader in sustainability by understanding current and future challenges, setting priorities, and developing short and long-term strategic plans;

Lead the development of the operations and maintenance budget process, based on the operational plans for custodial and grounds.

As part of the essential services group, this position requires flexibility to work irregular hours including…