Website Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS)
This role is responsible for ensuring two campuses are safe, high-performing, and future-ready spaces that support exceptional learning and community life.
Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS) is searching for an experienced Director of Facilities to lead the operational performance, safety, and long-term development of our two-campus environment. Reporting to the Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO), this role is responsible for ensuring our campuses are safe, high-performing, and future-ready spaces that support exceptional learning and community life.
The Director of Facilities provides strategic oversight and hands-on leadership across construction and capital projects, facilities maintenance, planning, health and safety, security, and grounds. This role balances long-term planning with a visible, day-to-day leadership presence, ensuring operational excellence while supporting a vibrant and active school community. Are you a strategic facilities leader who thrives in complex, multi-site environments? Do you enjoy building strong teams, managing diverse projects, and contributing to a purpose-driven organization? If so, we encourage you to read on.
Who is GNS?
Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS) is an independent JK to Grade 12 International Baccalaureate and Round Square day and boarding school located on two campuses in Victoria, BC, Canada. At GNS, we provide an exceptional educational experience for students from age three to Grade 12, emphasizing robust academics, healthy social and emotional development, and inquiry-based, student-centred learning within a supportive community.
We are a dedicated and community-minded team at GNS with a big heart and a strong work ethic. We are looking for like-minded individuals who will share in our passion for preparing outstanding citizens of character who will contribute to the world through their leadership, a commitment to service, and an understanding that we are all responsible for the future of our communities.
What You’ll Bring:
- Minimum 7 years of recent, relevant experience in building or facilities operations, ideally within a complex or multi-site environment
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams
- Experience overseeing large-scale capital projects, construction, or major renovations
- Strong operational and financial acumen, including experience managing budgets and long-term planning
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and stakeholders
- Post-secondary education or certification in Facilities Management, Engineering, a relevant trade, or a related field is an asset
- Experience in institutional environments such as education, healthcare, or campus settings is an asset
The experience listed above is required to be successful in this role, however, please be sure to review the full Job Description as there is additional experience that would be very beneficial and would elevate your application!
How You Lead:
You are a collaborative and grounded leader who brings professionalism, sound judgment, and accountability to your work. You build trust quickly, communicate with clarity, and approach challenges with a solutions mindset. You are comfortable navigating complexity, balancing competing priorities, and making decisions that support both operational needs and community experience.
You value continuous improvement, take pride in delivering high standards, and bring a thoughtful, people-centred approach to leadership. You reflect the GNS values of Truth, Courage, Caring, Individuality, and Community in how you lead and interact with others.
Why Work for GNS?
We are a committed group of people who love what we do and believe firmly in living our values. We work hard but we also believe in having fun while we’re at it! GNS offers a comprehensive total compensation package including immediate benefits with a health spending account and virtual health care, plus a generous RRSP program, tuition discount, free parking, wellness programs, fitness centre and much more. Salary range, commensurate on experience, is $130,000 – $140,000. We invite you to join our truly exceptional community and to experience a rewarding career in independent education.
How to Apply:
After reviewing the full Job Description, qualified applicants are encouraged to apply in confidence to TallSky Consulting with a resume and cover letter that indicates how you meet the requirements of this position.
TallSky is committed to supporting our clients in building inclusive cultures that embrace differences. Our approach reflects professional employment equity practices, and we believe in celebrating each candidate’s uniqueness. Diverse teams learn how to communicate respectfully, deliver more
innovative solutions, and are better positioned for long-term success.
This position will remain open until it is filled. We thank all applicants who apply; however, after initial acknowledgment, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.