Facilities Planner

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Facilities Planner to join our School District and Facilities Team! Reporting to the Manager of Planning and Facilities or designate, the Facilities Planner is responsible for the planning, designing, drafting, surveying, cost-estimating as well as ensuring compliance with requirements of the various regulatory agencies, and other duties related to the construction and maintenance of sites across the School District.

Join Our Team

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools employs more than 2,200 professionals; all committed to the education of more than 15,000 students. All members of our staff are integral to our excellent education system and our positive workplaces, supporting our district goals of Student Success, Student and Employee Wellness, and Truth and Reconciliation.

Nanaimo is centrally located on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Boasting a beautiful climate surrounded by wilderness, with excellent year-round recreational and cultural amenities. As a hub city, we have ready access to all of Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and Lower Mainland of British Columbia.

Learn more about who we are, and what we offer, on our website at: www.sd68.bc.ca.

About the Role

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes preliminary surveys, designs and sketches, for submission and approval, for roadways, parking, landscaping, fencing, drainage, playgrounds, playfields, services utilities, and other site-related items; also, for construction, alterations and modifications to buildings, respecting various trades areas.
• Acts as Owner Representative for the purpose of inspecting and approving work, to ensure contract compliance and workmanship quality; monitoring the ongoing appropriateness of contract documents and issuing contemplated change orders, reviewing change orders for appropriateness of content and cost/credit, etc.
• Coordinates School Based Building Committees and attends District Building Committee meetings regarding the planning, design, and construction of assigned projects, and advises committees regarding budget, scope of work, and Ministry and District policies and standards.
• Prepares working drawings and cost estimates based on approved sketches, obtains necessary permits.
• Investigates and recommends solutions to problems related to the District sites and facilities.
• Catalogues and maintains applicable records and technical data using both computer and manual methods. Works with District Staff to ensure facilities data is available to users via the wide area network/Internet.
• Operates Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) system, and other applicable facilities-related software.
• Assists in the development of site improvements/maintenance/minor renovations projects program for annual budget development.
• Advises or assists other employees including trades foremen, general foremen, and management staff.
• Consults/liaises with principals, District staff, consultants, regulatory agencies, parent groups, suppliers and contractors, architects and engineers regarding design-related work, and installation of play equipment, for the purpose of cost estimating, material ordering, obtaining permits and coordinating installation as required.
• Coordinates site improvements/maintenance/minor renovations projects as required where work is undertaken by contract.
• Attends community, school and district meetings as required.
• May, on occasion, be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• High school graduation or the equivalent.
• Graduation from an ASTTBC accredited diploma program in a related technology, with and five years related experience, and a minimum of three (3) years experience in project management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eligible for registration with ASTTBC as a certified technologist.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A thorough working knowledge of MS Office products, and an understanding of operating systems, networking and GIS software.
• Thorough and current working knowledge of computer-assisted drawing programs.
• Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Working knowledge of the trades as applicable to the duties of this position.

Assignment: This is a continuing 12-Month CUPE Local 606 position, due to commence as soon as practicable. Working Monday through Friday.

Wage: The rate of pay for this position is $40.23 per hour based on a 40-hour work week, with a competitive benefits and pension package.

Location: This position is based out of NLPS’ Facilities Department, located at 395 Wakesiah Ave. Nanaimo.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please click on the apply button next to the job details, on the Job Posting itself (located via: www.sd68.bc.ca/careers/). Applications should include a cover letter, resume, along with applicable tickets and diplomas. Please provide a minimum two professional references from supervisors or managers in a workplace or volunteer setting.

Please note: Shortlisting and interviewing will be conducted on an ongoing basis while the posting is open; with the posting remaining open until the position is filled. Successful candidates of the Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools are required to complete a criminal record check.

We thank all those who apply and express interest in working for NLPS; however, only those being considered for shortlisting and/or shortlisted, will be contacted.

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to merit-based hiring and equitable employment practices.