Job opportunity
Assistant Director Capital Projects
School District #41 (Burnaby)
Lead capital planning and project delivery for the Burnaby School District in Burnaby, British Columbia, overseeing complex public-sector investments and stakeholder relationships.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Facilities and Capital Services, the Assistant Director provides strategic leadership for Ministry-funded capital projects. This senior role oversees approximately $300 million across school replacements, additions, seismic upgrades, and childcare facilities. Responsibilities span governance, funding, procurement, financial stewardship, and delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead long-term capital planning aligned with District priorities and enrollment growth
Oversee the District's capital project portfolio and Five-Year Capital Plan
Monitor scope, schedule, budget, quality, and project risks
Coordinate approvals, funding agreements, and Ministry reporting requirements
Lead Capital Projects Department operations and workforce planning
Requirements:
Relevant degree or equivalent education and experience
Minimum eight years managing capital projects or infrastructure programs
Minimum five years in management or senior project leadership
Required professional designation and valid Class 5 British Columbia licence
Strong public-sector procurement, governance, financial, and communication skills
Bring strategic leadership, capital planning, financial stewardship, and stakeholder engagement expertise to Burnaby School District projects.
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Apply on source site Reporting to the Executive Director, Facilities and Capital Services, the Assistant Director provides strategic leadership for Ministry-funded capital projects. This senior role oversees approximately $300 million across school replacements, additions, seismic upgrades, and childcare facilities. Responsibilities span governance, funding, procurement, financial stewardship, and delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead long-term capital planning aligned with District priorities and enrollment growth
Oversee the District's capital project portfolio and Five-Year Capital Plan
Monitor scope, schedule, budget, quality, and project risks
Coordinate approvals, funding agreements, and Ministry reporting requirements
Lead Capital Projects Department operations and workforce planning
Requirements:
Relevant degree or equivalent education and experience
Minimum eight years managing capital projects or infrastructure programs
Minimum five years in management or senior project leadership
Required professional designation and valid Class 5 British Columbia licence
Strong public-sector procurement, governance, financial, and communication skills
Bring strategic leadership, capital planning, financial stewardship, and stakeholder engagement expertise to Burnaby School District projects.
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