Vice President, Capital & Asset Management

Job Description

<p><p>The YMCA of Three Rivers embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with applicable laws, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known. We are committed to privacy protections and compliance with privacy laws. For more information on our privacy commitment, please visit our website: https://www.ymcathreerivers.ca/careers</p><p><b>Salary</b>: The position offers a salary range of $120,000 - $140,000 with an excellent benefits package. Interested candidates are invited to apply directly and send a resume and letter of interest by <b>September 24, 2025</b>. All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence.</p><p><b>Vice President, Capital & Asset Management</b></p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>The YMCA is a long-standing organization serving Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region. The YMCA of Three Rivers is celebrating its upcoming 5-year anniversary in October 2025 following unification of the YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener Waterloo, Guelph, Stratford, and St. Mary’s to better serve our growing regions. We are seeking a <b>Vice President of Capital & Asset Management</b> who is passionate about building connected, thriving and inclusive communities.</p><p>We are shaping vibrant communities where everyone belongs. We seek a visionary and strategic leader to execute our Strategic Plan – Places pillar, creating inclusive, diverse, accountable and sustainable spaces that uplift belonging and connection. This role leads transformative capital projects, stewards our physical assets, and ensures our facilities reflect excellence and care across programs and services. If you are passionate about community impact, infrastructure innovation and sustainable development, we invite you to help build the future — one space at a time.</p><p>Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role is part of a dynamic Senior Leadership Team (SLT) that drives our newly developed strategic plan. With a people-first lens, a focus on financial viability and sustainability, and a deep commitment to JAIDE (Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity) and Well-being, this role leads a team of operational leaders to elevate inclusive, connected, and sustainable spaces across our Y. The Vice President will oversee multi-site capital projects and asset management plans to deliver operational excellence while advancing environmental sustainability goals. The role involves partnering to understand service fundamentals and evaluating environmental impact, and exploring innovative approaches to deliver programs and partnerships beyond traditional methods in collaboration with operational leadership teams.</p><p>A key focus of this role is providing thought partnership and leadership in infrastructure development, asset management planning, financial oversight and risk management for capital investments, while navigating stakeholder engagement required to implement capital asset plans successfully. The leader will bring both visionary thinking and hands-on execution to the table, driving sustainable growth and momentum in our capital projects.</p><h3>About The YMCA of Three Rivers</h3><p>The YMCA of Three Rivers is one of the community’s largest non-profit organizations. We are dedicated to the enrichment of our communities through the development of people and families, fostering belonging, well-being, and a connected, thriving and shining community every day. Our goal is to keep showing up for our communities — where, when, and how they need us most. Our purpose as a charity is to make diverse communities healthier and more vibrant, with dignity and respect guiding our programs and services. We aspire to be a leader in challenging systemic bias and barriers by providing equitable access to individuals and communities to support their emotional, mental, physical health, and overall well-being.</p><p>Our values emphasize equity, accountability, empathy, respect, health & wellness, safety, connectivity, and inclusiveness as pillars of our work. We are committed to JAIDE — Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity — guiding our actions, interactions, and decisions. We recognize the importance of listening, learning and engaging with our communities to advance equity and well-being.</p><p>The YMCA employs nearly 2,000+ people and volunteers and offers a diverse array of programs across our communities, including licensed child care, before- and after-school programs, youth programs, health and wellness centres, employment services, immigrant services, student nutrition programs, WorkWell, EarlyON, summer camps, and more.</p><h3>Key Duties & Responsibilities</h3><h3>Strategic Leadership & Planning</h3><ul><li>Lead the development and execution of long-term capital and asset management strategies aligned with the YMCA’s mission and strategic plan.</li><li>Provide executive oversight for capital planning, infrastructure investment, and real estate development initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate with senior leadership to identify opportunities for growth, renewal, and optimization of YMCA facilities.</li><li>Support the execution and alignment of the Strategic Plan and delivery of operational milestones; oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of key priorities, including annual targets, resource allocation, and complex capital asset investment projects.</li><li>Report regularly to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors on the strategic plan and oversight of capital asset management planning for each service area.</li><li>Oversee budget development and management, including revenue, expenses and capital investment strategies, and plan for future capital development in alignment with the strategic plan.</li><li>Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and reporting to funders and donors as required to support capital asset management initiatives.</li></ul><h3>Capital Projects & Infrastructure Development</h3><ul><li>Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution of capital projects, including new builds, renovations, and facility upgrades, balancing ongoing work.</li><li>Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and on budget, meeting quality and sustainability standards.</li><li>Manage relationships with architects, contractors, consultants, and municipal authorities.</li><li>Build an equity and accountability framework to strengthen JAIDE practices and elevate the Places Pillar in the strategic plan.</li><li>Research trends to improve environmental and sustainability impacts of facilities and services in partnership with service area leaders.</li></ul><h3>Capital Asset Management & Stewardship</h3><ul><li>Develop and implement an asset management framework for long-term sustainability of YMCA properties across multi-site operations.</li><li>Monitor asset condition and performance, ensuring safety, accessibility, and environmental sustainability standards.</li><li>Lead preventative maintenance programs and lifecycle planning.</li><li>Research trends and formulate proactive strategies to achieve the YMCA vision, leveraging the talents of the Association and its people.</li></ul><h3>Capital Investment & Financial Oversight</h3><ul><li>Prepare and manage multi-million-dollar capital budgets related to asset management.</li><li>Identify and mitigate risks associated with capital investments and strategic plan execution.</li><li>Support fundraising and grant applications for capital projects in partnership with the Philanthropy leadership team.</li><li>Oversee capital projects and budgets, including ongoing forecasting, in partnership with Finance leadership.</li><li>Collaborate with operational teams to guide capital investment strategy and ensure alignment with long-term asset management goals.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Careholder Engagement & Reporting</b> – Serve as the primary liaison with diverse careholders, including the Board of Directors and senior leadership, on capital and asset matters. Build trust-based relationships with service area leaders to deliver on capital and asset management mandates and ensure open communication and alignment of priorities. Provide regular updates and reports on progress and performance.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Community & Partnerships</b> – Foster relationships with community partners, donors, and government agencies to support funding and partnerships that enhance impact.</li></ul><h3>Operational Alignment & Leadership Enablement</h3><ul><li>Work with Facilities Management to ensure consistency in procurement, supplier and service agreements, and to leverage scale for efficiency.</li><li>Collaborate with operational leaders to align infrastructure, asset management and capital investment strategies with the Strategic Plan, enabling activation and engagement.</li><li>Contribute to systems that embed JAIDE commitments into sustainable action planning and decision-making.</li><li>Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across functions on strategic priorities and operational excellence.</li><li>Position the role to evolve into a leadership capacity with the potential to scale resources as capital initiatives grow.</li></ul><h3>What You Need to Succeed</h3><ul><li>Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values and Strategic Plan.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability focused on the health, safety and well-being of all participants; understand reporting obligations related to Child Protection Services.</li><li>Ability to travel between regional sites and provide daily in-person presence at operational locations to support capital asset management oversight and facilities delivery.</li></ul><ul><li>Engage with the community in a people-first, JAIDE and Well-being lens.</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with senior and operations leaders to coordinate with the YMCA’s careholders.</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with the People Team to align people practices across regions.</li></ul><ul><li>Model YMCA values in leadership behaviour and communication.</li></ul><ul><li>Establish and maintain strong relationships with employees, participants and members to reflect the YMCA values.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications & Key Competencies</h3><ul><li>Advanced post-secondary education or equivalent, with expertise in capital and financial/budget asset management, project and change management.</li><li>Strong technical and communication skills to lead large infrastructure renewal and capital redevelopment initiatives.</li><li>Significant experience in capital asset management, program development, negotiations and outcomes within funding structures and evolving government priorities.</li><li>Progressive leadership experience in large-scale, multi-site development projects with stakeholder engagement and milestone delivery.</li><li>Experience in nonprofit or charitable sectors and a deep commitment to JAIDE and Well-being.</li><li>Leadership capable of motivating and coaching teams with a people-first approach.</li><li>Change management and project management skills for collaborative, healthy team cultures.</li><li>Creative conflict resolution with multiple partners and careholders.</li><li>Sound judgment with handling of sensitive and confidential matters.</li><li>Proven leadership, facilitation, project management and relationship-building abilities across all levels.</li><li>Strong analytical, planning and conceptual skills, especially in complex, matrixed organizations.</li><li>Data-informed problem-solving with emotional and cultural intelligence for solution development.</li><li>Interpersonal skills to establish rapport with employees, members and volunteers.</li><li>Decisiveness with impact and measurement orientation; collaboration to reach commitments.</li><li>Commitment to JAIDE and Well-being with equity-focused initiatives addressing systemic barriers.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Please note:</b> All employees must meet requirements for safety and well-being, including a clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check and providing three work-related references.</li></ul></p> #J-18808-Ljbffr