Director of Facilities and Campus Improvement

Reports to: Head of School

Start Date: As soon as possible

Status: Full-time, permanent

The School

Meadowridge School is a thriving independent, co-educational, secular day school serving more than 640 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. As a fully accredited IB Continuum World School, we proudly offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP), providing students with a cohesive, globally minded education from ages 4 to 17. Located on a stunning 35-acre forested campus on the outskirts of Maple Ridge, BC, Meadowridge offers an inspiring learning environment where nature is an extension of the classroom. Our thoughtfully designed campus reflects our deep commitment to outdoor education, movement, and meaningful connection with the natural world. Classroom doors open directly to expansive outdoor spaces, including a community garden, greenhouses, forested trails, and a newly developed campground area. Our extensive play and learning spaces are intentionally designed to support the developmental needs of children at every stage, encouraging exploration, creativity, and active engagement.

Our Mission Statement is “learning to live well with others, and for others, in a just community”.

Position Summary

The Director of Facilities and Campus Improvement is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and enhancement of the campus’s physical environment. This position works closely with internal and external agencies and stakeholders ensuring compliance with regulations and alignment to the school’s mission, vision, and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Implementation: Overseeing the campus master plan, managing building permits, and developing sustainable strategies
• Project Management:Handling large-scale capital projects, from planning to completion, including budget and schedule management
• Operational Oversight:Oversee construction projects, maintenance programs, safety regulations, security, equipment fleet, licensing, facility rentals, inventory, reporting, Maple Ridge/Agricultural Land
• Commission bylaw/building code adherence and operational budgets while minimizing the impact on school operations
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements for third party suppliers or service providers
• Develop and implement safety and risk management strategies for visitors, students, and staff
• Manage, develop, and conduct performance reviews of direct reporting staff
• Selects schedules and assigns staff, ensuring equal employment opportunity in hiring and promotion.
• Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees.
• Stakeholder Management:Liaise with city officials, construction teams, contractors, design teams, and the school community
• Maintain regular meetings with the Head of School and CFO and Business Manager to ensure a transparent flow of information and short-term/long-term financial responsibility and stability is maintained
• Maintain a highly collaborative disposition including the ability to lead a thorough and highly consultative planning and communication process involving multiple stakeholders
• Additional duties as assigned by the Head of School

Skills and Attributes:

• Experience with operations and managing a large budget
• Strong collaboration skills
• Technical proficiency
• Sound decision making and problem solving
• Leadership and team management
• Adaptability
• Supply chain management
• Critical thinking
• Flexibility

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of project and facilities management experience
• Strong communication skills
• Degree in a related field
• Knowledge of industry standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and code of ethics
• Knowledge of building permit life cycle

Meadowridge School provides a fun, engaging, supportive, inclusive place to work and the opportunity to learn and grow with an exceptional community of professionals.  We offer a comprehensive total compensation package which includes:

• Extended Health and Denta
• Matching RRSP Program
• Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Wellness Program including an annual allowance
• Access to the School’s fitness center and gym
• Acres of forest and trails to explore in
• Social events and staff lunches
• Extensive professional development opportunities

Please visit our website at Meadowridge.bc.ca for more information about our school.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and celebrates individuals from all backgrounds, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). We encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply, as we believe in equal opportunities and diverse perspectives.

We are dedicated to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process and during employment for individuals with disabilities, ensuring an accessible and inclusive environment for all. If you require accommodations during the application process, please email   

Meadowridge School acknowledges it is located on the ancestral, unceded territory of the Katzie, the Kwantlen, and Coast Salish Peoples. We value the opportunity to learn, live, play, and share educational experiences on this traditional land. Meadowridge School is committed to building strong meaningful relationships and positive partnerships with all the traditional keepers and stewards of this land.

We thank all for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  This position will remain open until filled.