Strategic Facilities Planner

Description

We are seeking a Strategic Facilities Planner to join our team in Vancouver. You will be responsible for developing and implementing long-term facilities strategies that align with organizational goals. This role ensures that infrastructure planning supports operational needs, future growth, and sustainability objectives while optimizing space utilization and resources.

• Assess site conditions and regulatory requirements and their potential effects on facility development
• Develop short- and long-term facilities plans to support organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and clients, in-person and virtually, to develop the project vision, to gather input and to solicit feedback on facility upgrades and/or new developments.
• Incorporate principles of wellness, accessibility, and placemaking into facility strategies.
• Gather and analyze data on facilities usage, capacity, and performance.
• Forecast future space requirements and recommend solutions.
• Develop reports and recommendations, including detailed functional programs, needs assessments, gap analyses, feasibility studies and facility master plans.
• Assess current facilities and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Contribute to client business cases and coordinate cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects.
• Analyze industry or community trends, operational requirements, and future growth to inform infrastructure decisions.
• Coordinate with architectural and engineering partners in the development of a facility master plan.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and engagement sessions that explore cultural, social, and environmental aspirations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Planning, Architecture, Interior Design, Exhibit Design, Urban Planning or related field.
• Ability to travel across Canada, with a focus on BC.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in functional programming, strategic facilities planning or a similar role.
• Ability to integrate architectural, landscape, and interior perspectives into strategic planning. Site Planning and/or Interior Space Planning experience is an asset.
• Strategic thinking and long-term vision.
• Proficiency in reporting and space planning tools and software: Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite in particular, and InDesign is a must. Online survey or engagement tools, along with REVIT or AutoCAD, are an asset.
• Consider landscape and environmental factors in master planning to create holistic, sustainable solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and project tasks.
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Strong research and analysis skills.
• Understanding of experiential design and its impact on user well-being.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience with planning and undertaking public engagement is an asset.

Benefits

Salary starts at $80,000+ per annum, based on a 40-hour work week. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, and skill set.

• Flexibility and work-life balance in a values-driven workplace
• Mentorship and learning opportunities in business strategy and development
• A creative and collaborative environment
• Great downtown office location with easy access to public transport
• National project exposure and opportunity to support high-profile pursuits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance