Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Facilities & Capital Planning at Simon Fraser University (SFU) provides strategic guidance and integrated planning services to support academic, research, and institutional priorities across SFU's campuses. We partner with faculties, administrative units, and Facilities Services teams to ensure campus spaces are functional, efficient, and aligned with SFU's long-term vision for growth, sustainability, and operational excellence. The team operates as part of SFU's Campus Planning & Development portfolio.
About the Role
The Facilities Planner, Facilities & Capital Planning, supports SFU's Academic Plan by leading the planning, design, and strategic allocation of teaching, research, and administrative space across all campuses. This role ensures effective space utilization in alignment with academic priorities, enrollment targets, and government requirements. It manages the space inventory and prepares annual reports for the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. The Facilities Planner ensures compliance with BC Universities' Space Standards, supports funding applications for capital projects, and translates functional needs into planning strategies, architectural briefs, and master plans. The role collaborates with faculties, departments, and campus stakeholders and oversees consultants and staff involved in programming, planning, and project coordination.
Core competencies include facilities planning, capital project management, and stakeholder engagement in complex academic environments. Demonstrated ability to lead multi-million-dollar capital and renovation projects aligned with SFU's Academic Plan. Skilled in translating user needs into functional programs and architectural concepts, ensuring regulatory compliance with BC Universities Space Standards and building codes. Strong capabilities in block planning, feasibility studies, cost control, budgeting, scheduling, and Ministry reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, financial systems, and other applications an asset. Known for collaborative leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving across multidisciplinary teams. Experienced in managing consultant contracts and guiding design processes to optimize teaching, research, and administrative space.
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