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
Welcome to the Facilities Management site. Here you will learn about the many services we provide and the resources available to you in support of your acitivities at UVic and in support of the mission of the university. Our objective is to be an excellent facility management organization, we will strive to:
- Effectively manage university resources
- Provide client focused service and support
- Communicate professionally and effectively
- Engage university and community stakeholders
- Provide outstanding stewardship of the campus environment
- Hold high standards for professional and personal accountability
We welcome your feedback. It will help us improve our organization.
Ron Proulx, Executive Director Facilities Management, University of Victoria
t: 250-721-7592
Emergencies
Daytime: 250-721-7616
After hours: 250-721-7599