Facility Design Quality Assurance Lead
About The Position
Facilities Management ensures SAIT's buildings and grounds are safe, functional and welcoming. Join a team dedicated to equipping learners and faculty with state-of-the-art spaces through sustainable growth. The Facility Design Standards & Quality Assurance Lead is the institutional authority for facility design standards and quality assurance across SAITâs built environment. The role is responsible for ensuring that all capital projects, renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and operational activities adhere to approved Facility Design Guidelines, regulatory, legislative, and AHJ requirements to support safety, maintainability, operational reliability, and lifecycle value. Operating within an asset management context, this position provides a single point of subject matter expertise across architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and technology systems (including access control, building management systems, and smart building infrastructure). The role owns the governance, upkeep, and continuous improvement of facility design standards and applies independent QA/QC oversight. The position works collaboratively with Campus Operations, Facilities Maintenance, Engineering, Security, Sustainability, and Project Delivery teams to ensure consistent application, compliance, and education related to facility design standards.
Requirements
- Diploma in Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, Construction Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, or related discipline required.
- 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities design, engineering, construction, or asset management.
- Demonstrated experience in design standards development, QA/QC, and institutional or complex operational facilities.
- Eligibility for registration with ASET, APEGA, AAA or equivalent professional body.
- Strong technical judgment and systems thinking.
- Quality assurance and risk-based decision-making.
- Ability to influence without formal authority.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong collaboration and continuous improvement mindset
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering Technology, Engineering, Interior Design, or related discipline preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design Standards Ownership and Governance
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)
- Technical Subject Matter Expertise for Facility Design
- Collaboration, Education, and Enablement
- Continuous Improvement and Asset Lifecycle Integration
Benefits
- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing
- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported
- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate
- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account
- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses
- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence
- Excellent dining options on campus
- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
