Facilities Services is responsible for the operations / maintenance of all VIU campuses and facilities. Specific areas of responsibility and managers responsible are outlined below:
Director Facilities Services - Burke Gulbranson (Burke.Gulbranson@viu.ca)
The Director, Facilities Services is responsible to oversee the operations and maintenance of all VIU campuses and facilities.
Buildings and Grounds - Manager, Rob Bauer (Rob.Bauer@viu.ca)
- Buildings, Grounds Systems Management/Maintenance
- Furniture and Equipment
- Material Handling
- Recycling and Waste
Security Manager - Mark Egan (Mark.Egan@viu.ca)
- Security and Access Control
Business Services Manager - vacant
- Electrical and Mechanical Systems
- Janitorial
- Shipping/Receiving
- Utilities Management
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Contact Information and Hours
Hours of Operation: 7:30am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday (closed statutory holidays)
Location: Building 120 - Nanaimo Campus
Facilities Operations: 250.740.6500 (Local 6500) or Facility@viu.ca
Vision and Values
Mission
Supporting Vancouver Island University's Academic Plan, Facilities Services is a service oriented department focusing on the operational needs of the campus community, while maintaining buildings and grounds in a cost effective, safe, secure and sustainable manner.
Vision
Our vision is to be an empowered and motivated team providing our clients with unparalleled service aligned with our core values.
Core Values
Our core values / guideline principles are listed below. The acronym: SPRITE.
Safety
At the forefront of everything we do.
People
Achieving more together.
Respect
Each individual is important.
Integrity
Leading by example.
Transparency
Open and honest communication.
Excellence
Delivering our best.