About us
Facilities Management is a diverse and dynamic group of professionals. They’re all dedicated to the provision of support services necessary to promote excellence in the teaching, research and community service activities at the University of Victoria.
The department has over 300 people with a wide range of qualifications including;
- skilled technicians
- trades persons
- custodians
- groundskeepers
- mechanics
- electricians and carpenters
- operating engineers
- maintenance professionals
- clerical assistants
- engineers
- architects
- technologists
- managers and administrators
Reporting structure
Facilities Management reports to the Vice President, Finance and Operations and is led by the Executive Director of Facilities Management. The units; Finance and Administration, Operations, Capital Projects and Customer Service and Program Integration report directly the Executive Director. For a full overview of the department, please see the Facilities Management organization chart.
Responsibilities
All units are responsible for the stewardship of the university’s lands and buildings. Responsibilities include:
- development of new buildings
- maintenance, operation and renovation of buildings, grounds and utility systems
- support for accessibility initiatives
- space inventory record keeping
- support for sustainability initiatives across campus
We provide these services for more than 358,813 square meters of campus, 162 hectares of land, serving approximately 19,000 students.
Mission and core values
Our mission
As stewards of the campus, we foster and enrich an inviting and functional environment, that welcomes and supports all who come here.
Our core values
- Openness and Collaboration
- Pride, Integrity, Honesty and Respect
- Service Excellence
- Innovation and Adaptability
- Healthy, Positive and Sustainable Environment
Message from the Executive Director
On this site, you can learn about some of the services we provide and materials related to the buildings and ground here at UVic. Whether you’re interested in working with us or in learning more about Facilities Management, I hope you find the information useful.
In Facilities Management, we endeavor to constantly improve our customer service and provide quality service in everything we do to serve the needs of UVic. As we continue our efforts to be an excellent education facility management organization, we will stay focused on these principles:
- excellent service to the university community
- excellence in stewardship of the campus environment
- professional and effective communication
- high standards for professional and personal accountability
- practicing sustainable development and management of campus resources Supporting our customers We look forward to supporting our customers and the mission of the university.
We will do this in a respectful manner and challenge ourselves to continually improve our organization. The feedback from our campus community is important to us -- please communicate with our team members as often as you can. We strive to have our door always open, and welcome your input.
Thanks, Tom Smith Executive Director,
Facilities Management, University of Victoria
250-721-7592
Emergencies
Daytime: 250-721-7616
After hours: 250-721-7599