Facility Analyst
Competition 2367
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Description
This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position has a term length of 18 months and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Location - This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.
Working at the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
Working for the Infrastructure Planning, Development and Partnerships (IPDP)
Through strategic planning and partnerships, the Infrastructure Planning, Development and Partnerships (IPDP) team improves the viability and utility of our physical infrastructure to support the university’s mission. Among other services, IPDP brings ideas to life on how to best leverage our physical assets — from strategic planning and real estate services through to space planning, design and construction.
Position Summary
The U of A manages 1.5 million square meters of space spread across 480 buildings
In response to budget constraints and the need to maximize the effectiveness of all assets and resources, this position plays a vital role in advancing the university’s strategic goals. It is responsible for supporting the purposeful, integrated management of physical space and assets to support institutional priorities.
This position is essential to maintaining the integrity of the university’s space data. As the institution’s space requirements continually evolve, the position ensures that data remains current and reliable, supporting informed decision-making and enabling the successful delivery of key projects and initiatives.
Duties
- Provides analytical support to the Infrastructure Planning Development & Partnerships (IPDP) department.
- Member of the Space Management and Stewardship (SPS) team working closely with space planners, Strategic Infrastructure Planning, and Campus Architecture.
- Will work closely with the data analytics team from the Asset Information & Analysis (AIA) unit. May attend some AIA unit and team meetings for effective integration.
- Prepares and analyzes data for the purpose of benchmarking, space budgets, space/full cost analyses, current and future state reports, predictive modelling, and other key performance indicating methods, in conjunction with, and under the guidance of SPS space planners and IPDP leaders.
- Prepares briefings, reports, summaries and presentations to communicate data analysis results.
- Updates, tracks and maintains space data inventory as the basis for space analytics, modelling and reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, or a Bachelor's Degree in Business, or a related field, with relevant work experience in architecture, planning and design. Experience in business intelligence and analytics is preferred.
- Experience in the following software, or equivalent, is required: AutoCad, Tableau and Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, and CAFM systems, such as AssetWorks’ AIM, and Blue Cielo Meridian.
- Experience and understanding of the following, or equivalent, space programming, COU standards, benchmarking, space quantification and formulation, and optimization analysis.
- Must be curious, proactive, responsive, and value clear communication, transparency and collaboration.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
ApplyNote: This opportunity will be available until midnight July 31, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.