Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Manager, Facility & Campus Space Planning Management

Position Summary

The Facility & Campus Space Planning Manager is responsible for leading Red Deer Polytechnic's institutional space planning, governance, and utilization functions. The role ensures campus space is strategically planned, allocated, and optimized to support academic programming, research, student services, and administrative operations.

Reporting to the Director, Campus Management, the Lead provides leadership to the Facility Space Planning team and is accountable for establishing space standards, governance processes, and planning frameworks that support transparent, data-informed decision-making. The position translates institutional priorities-including enrolment growth, program delivery, and accessibility requirements-into actionable space planning strategies, recommendations, and implementation plans.

This role requires a highly analytical and strategic leader with strong people leadership, stakeholder engagement, and planning expertise. The Manager plays a key role in enabling efficient use of institutional space and will play a key role in enhancing RDP's Campus Management capacity and supporting the institution's commitment the outcomes of RDP's 2030 Strategic Plan.

Position Responsibilities

Space Planning Team Leadership & Service Standards

• Provides leadership and oversight to the Facility Space Planning team, including Project Managers, ensuring effective workload allocation, performance management, and professional development
• Establishes service delivery standards, planning frameworks, templates, and quality assurance processes
• Oversees team outputs to ensure alignment with institutional standards, accessibility requirements, and governance practices
• Aligns team priorities with institutional needs and escalates resource or policy challenges with recommendations

Campus Space Governance, Allocation & Utilization Strategy

• Leads institutional space governance processes, including intake, prioritization, and decision frameworks
• Oversees management and analysis of space inventory, utilization, occupancy, and room data
• Develops evidence-based recommendations to optimize campus space across academic, administrative, and service functions
• Facilitates institutional planning discussions and supports master planning and program growth initiatives
• Establishes and maintains space standards, data governance practices, and reporting frameworks

FF&E, Signage, Wayfinding & Move Management

• Leads institutional standards and planning for furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), including lifecycle, accessibility, and sustainability considerations
• Oversees coordination of non-structural moves, installations, and space reconfigurations
• Ensures alignment of signage and wayfinding with institutional standards, accessibility requirements, and brand guidelines
• Coordinates procurement planning and vendor activities within delegated authority
• Ensures appropriate escalation of construction or infrastructure-related requirements

Space Planning Projects & Stakeholder Engagement/Facilitation

• Leads planning initiatives such as departmental space reviews, fit studies, and reconfiguration projects
• Defines requirements, risks, assumptions, and implementation strategies for planning initiatives
• Prepares conceptual budgets and schedules in collaboration with internal partners
• Facilitates stakeholder decision-making and ensures alignment with institutional priorities
• Conducts post-implementation reviews to assess effectiveness

Space Records, Planning Graphics, & Internal/Government Reporting

• Oversees the accuracy and integrity of space inventory, occupancy, and utilization data
• Prepares reports and planning materials for internal leadership and external reporting requirements
• Develops planning graphics, layouts, and documentation to support decision-making
• Ensures strong data governance, version control, and record management practices

Continuous Improvement & Professional Practice

• Identifies and implements improvements to space planning processes, tools, and standards
• Monitors trends in post-secondary space utilization and planning practices
• Contributes insight and analysis to support institutional strategy and long-term planning
• Participates in professional development and cross-functional initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years of post-secondary training, in Interior Design Technology, Architectural Technology, Facility Planning, Planning Technology or equivalent required
• 7+ years of progressive experience in facility space planning, campus planning, workplace planning, space inventory, FF&E planning, move coordination or related service delivery
• 3+ years of leadership experience, including supervision of professional staff or project teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) year undergraduate degree, three years of university or equivalency in Interior Design, Planning, Facilities Management, Project Management or equivalent considered an asset
• PMP is considered an asset
• Registered Professional Planner is considered an asset
• Interior Design designation is considered an asset
• APPA/SCUP space planning training is considered an asset
• Experience with post-secondary or complex multi-stakeholder environments preferred
• Knowledge of FF&E standards, procurement planning for furniture and related services, signage/wayfinding principles and digital/physical navigation tools
• Experience preparing planning graphics, test-fits, move plans, space allocation records and reports using planning, drawing, spreadsheet and collaboration tools
• Experience coaching and mentoring staff
• Experience with post-secondary administration and accounting systems (Banner) an asset

Salary or Hourly?
Salary

Salary
$94,625 - $115,019

Benefits and Compensation Information

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding.
Additional time off due to College closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.

Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits dependent upon the EXEMPT Terms and conditions of Employment and related RDP policies.

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number
2026-E-019

Employment Type
Permanent Full-Time

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
09/14/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

FTE
1.0

Hours of Work
You will be employed on a full-time basis. Normal hours of operation are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday; there may be times that the hours involved will vary. The successful candidate must be available to work regularly in Red Deer, Alberta

Open Date
08/06/2026

Close Date
08/31/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identities, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected].

Special Instructions to Applicants