Director, Campus Services
Job Summary
About Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College is Calgarys college with local impact and global reach serving more than 15000 students. We launch our studentsby preparing them for in-demand jobs through high-quality future-oriented education. We advance our graduates into careers in healthcare technology business entertainment arts social services and more contributing to our economy and community. We evolve our students through work-integrated learning upskilling and reskilling.
Proud to be named one of Canadas Top 50 research colleges our applied research focuses on health and educational technology and social innovation. Home to the Digital Entertainment Nexus Calgarys first esports arena and the Bears varsity team Bow Valley College is celebrating 60 years of student success. Learn more about the opportunities we create at .
Position Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our organization asDirector Campus Services. Reporting to the Executive Director Growth Initiatives and CFO this highly visible role provides senior-level leadership in the planning development and management of campus facilities services and infrastructure.
The Director Campus Services is responsible for shaping both short- and long-term strategies that ensure optimal use of space and resources supporting the Colleges evolving academic and operational needs. This role oversees campus planning construction sustainability initiatives ancillary services and facilities operations ensuring excellence innovation and fiscal responsibility across all areas.
This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about building vibrant sustainable campus communities.
What Youll Be Doing:
- Vision Strategy & Leadership: Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Campus Services strategy that aligns with the Colleges broader strategic and academic priorities. Act as a trusted advisor and partner to leadership balancing diverse stakeholder needs while ensuring operational excellence and financial sustainability. Oversee all major construction and renovation projects from feasibility through completion by establishing clear performance measures to ensure delivery on time and within budget. Foster a safe compliant and welcoming campus environment while proactively identifying and mitigating risks associated with facilities and infrastructure.
- Financial Management: Oversee the financial stewardship of Campus Services including the development and management of annual operating and capital budgets. Monitor financial performance across multiple units and contracts ensuring strong financial controls are in place and taking corrective action when necessary. Provide ongoing financial insights and reporting to support transparency informed decision-making and alignment with institutional goals.
- Internal & External Relationships: Build and sustain strong relationships across the College and with external partners to ensure services are responsive and aligned with evolving needs. Collaborate closely with leadership faculty staff and students to enhance service delivery and campus experience. Lead the development and management of strategic partnerships and revenue-generating ancillary services including negotiating agreements and improving operational and financial performance. Represent the College in partnerships with other post-secondary institutions and external agencies.
- Business Operations: Drive the performance of Campus Services operations by ensuring all units meet established goals and service standards. Monitor forecasts provide regular performance updates and ensure procurement and contracting activities comply with regulatory requirements. Contribute to financial planning reporting and continuous improvement initiatives fostering a culture of innovation accountability and service excellence.
- Policy Development & Implementation: Develop and implement College-wide policies procedures and guidelines that promote consistency transparency and accountability. Ensure policies are applied uniformly across operations and align with regulatory requirements. Support the execution of decisions from the Board of Governors in alignment with institutional priorities.
- Facilities & Capital Planning: Direct the strategic planning and execution of campus facilities initiatives including capital projects space planning and long-term infrastructure development. Oversee construction and renovation projects establish facilities standards and ensure alignment with user needs and institutional goals. Champion sustainability initiatives such as energy reduction and waste management embedding them into campus operations. Manage real estate transactions and leases develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans and serve as a liaison with municipal partners and external stakeholders.
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead and develop a high-performing team by overseeing recruitment performance management and professional development. Foster a collaborative inclusive and accountable work environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning. Support employee relations processes including collective bargaining while ensuring compliance with policies and agreements. Create a culture that recognizes achievement values diversity and empowers individuals to contribute meaningfully.
What Sets You Apart
You are a strategic and collaborative leader with a proven ability to manage complex operations while building leading and inspiring high performing teams to drive results. You bring both vision and execution with a strong commitment to excellence in campus services.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience managing complex multi-functional operations ideally within a post-secondary or public-sector environment
- Demonstrated expertise in financial management including budgeting forecasting and oversight of large-scale operational and capital expenditures
- Strong knowledge of facilities management construction safety and regulatory compliance including familiarity with Alberta Occupational Health & Safety legislation and Safety Codes
- Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives manage risk and deliver large-scale projects from planning through execution
- Ability to obtain a Police Information Check and travel as required
- Experience in facilities management campus planning business operations and ancillary services within a complex organization
- Strong communication negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build effective partnerships
- Knowledge of emergency response safety and security practices within institutional or campus environments
Closing Date: April 21 2026
This opening is a continuous (management) position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check. If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS WES or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including but not limited to visible minorities Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Bow Valley College offers year-round career programs that lead to certificates, diplomas, and post-diploma certificates, as well as adult upgrading and English language learning.