Date Posted: 09/15/2026Req ID:50153Faculty/Division: VP-Facilities & Real EstateDepartment: Spaces & ExperiencesCampus: St. George Downtown TorontoExisting Vacancy: Yes Description: The Executive Director is the senior executive in charge of facility operations and services in the Spaces & Experiences S&E portfolio, and leads the teams in Residence Operations, University Family Housing, and Transportation Services, as well as providing day to day direction to the Commercial Property Management team. Working under the general direction of the Assistant Vice-President, and in close partnership with the Real Estate team, the incumbent has a broad and complex set of responsibilities in support of efficient and cost effective facility operations and building services, capital and operational planning, and project implementation for the existing facilities in the portfolio, as well as acting as lead operations liaison for new Four Corners 4C development projects; ensuring that project planning and development work considers all aspects of future operation, including liveability/useability, cost effective operation, sustainability and other key objectives. The ED also plays a leadership role in tenant and community relations associated with Family Housing operations and new planned housing developments, steering complex issues through to resolution. The incumbent is responsible for: Development of an organizational structure and strategy for Residential and Commercial property management services on the St. George campus that is cost effective, scalable, and resilient. Overseeing all aspects of building operations and capital maintenance for the facilities in the portfolio, including student residences 4+, multi-family residential buildings 2+, houses 87, dining halls 7, parking facilities 10+, commercial spaces and mixed-use spaces 8+ in the S&E portfolio. Develops strategies to prioritize and address deferred maintenance and optimize cost and quality of maintenance programs and building services. Leads the implementation of benchmarking initiatives, and programs to measure sustainability impacts of capital expenditures. Champions divisional projects that reduce energy consumption and support the University’s climate positive action plan. Acting as the divisional operations liaison for new 4Corners development projects. Works closely with the Real Estate team, senior S&E stakeholders and project partners to develop and refine project plans with future operations in mind. Assigns team members to project committees based on needs of project and understanding of S&E’s operational and strategic objectives. Overseeing and setting the strategic direction for the University Family Housing Admissions and Community Development teams, and the Transportation team. Directing, leading, guiding and managing a large, diverse, and complex facilities operation; organizing and reorganizing work of teams and service providers as needed to meet service a
