The District of Saanich is a vibrant and progressive municipality renowned for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality of life. With a diverse population of approximately 124,000 residents, Saanich is the largest municipality on Vancouver Island and offers an inviting blend of urban convenience and natural beauty.

The Municipal Facilities Division of the Engineering Department is seeking a strategic, motivated, and experienced individual to join our team as Facility Design and Construction Manager. Reporting to the Manager of Municipal Facilities, this position oversees all aspects of project management, quality management, and capital coordination. You will be responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling all activities through the projects' lifecycle, from preliminary design to project close-out, ensuring stakeholders understand and support the vision, goals, and objectives.

As the Facility Design and Construction Manager, you will serve as a formal liaison between project teams and the management team, providing oversight, direction, and supervision on delivering projects on time, within budget, and with appropriate quality. You will lead and guide project teams and staff, employing best practices in project and quality management. This role will involve managing diverse, complex projects, including capital construction works and process-oriented initiatives across the Municipal Facilities Division.

Qualified candidates will have a degree in engineering, architecture, building sciences, or a related field. Registration or eligibility for registration with a professional association such as Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), the Architectural Institute of BC (AIBC), or a comparable body is preferred. A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) designation are considered assets. Candidates should bring a minimum of five years of combined experience in program, project, and operational management, with demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, teams, and staff within a unionized environment. Strong negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience in budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and familiarity with relevant legislation and municipal standards is also required. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is required.

The District of Saanich offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and an exceptional work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, totaling 35 hours per week.

Note : This is an open until filled competition.

The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying.

The job description is currently under review and will be posted once finalized. In the meantime, the position summary reflects the general scope, responsibilities, and requirements of the role. If you have questions about the job description, please contact us at careers@saanich.ca.