EDWARD SOURIOL
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Facilities and operations leader with strong track record in managing complex projects, streamlining processes, and enhancing operational efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and driving results, consistently adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in strategic planning, resource management, and building maintenance. Renowned for reliability, problem-solving skills, and effective communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Peak Vocational and Support Services
Lethbridge, AB
04.2024 - 03.2026
- Executive Leadership: Provide strategic direction for a large-scale human services organization, supporting 1,000+ clients across vocational, residential, and community-based programs.
- Cultural Stewardship: Champion a culturally responsive, trauma-informed environment, specializing in Indigenous-focused programming and the integration of traditional teachings.
- Operational Management: Lead a diverse workforce of 160+ staff, fostering a culture of accountability, professional development, and high-performance service delivery.
- Financial & Risk Oversight: Manage multi-million dollar annual budgets and enterprise risk frameworks, ensuring full compliance with government audits and regulatory standards.
- Strategic Partnerships: Maintain critical relationships with government funders (PDD, FASD Network) and housing authorities to secure contract continuity and service expansion.
- Social Enterprise & Revenue: Oversee diversified funding strategies, including grant procurement and the management of More for Less Thrift Stores Ltd as a sustainable revenue stream.
- Governance: Act as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, aligning organizational growth with long-term strategic priorities and governance best practices.
- Performance Excellence: Drive organizational impact through the implementation of KPIs, service outcome tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Regional Facility Manager, Southern Alberta
ATB Financial
Calgary, AB
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Team member, landlord & subtenant relationships & communications as well as semi-Annual site visits to all branches in Southern Alberta.
- Manage, space management, change management for all corporate spaces and all branches for southern Alberta.
- Manage operating budget, contracts, contractor performance management, including Comply works.
- AssetPlanner and escalation response for all facilities requests.
- Life Cycle Project Management, identify and manage projects in corporate spaces and branches southern Alberta.
- Physical security management incl. Security equipment & Monitoring & Maintenance (CCTV, Alarms, Guards, Card Access) and response/incident management.
- Advance & manage the client, team member & subtenant facilities experience.
- ERT response during business hours, incident remediation management, Insurance claims, environmental reporting.
- On call rotation.
Acting Regional Director, Infrastructure / Regional Facility Manager
Government of Nunavut
Iqaluit, NU
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Regional Asset Management: Direct the operational maintenance and lifecycle strategy for a substantial $250M portfolio of government-owned buildings and specialized equipment across the Baffin region.
- High-Value Infrastructure Oversight: Lead a cross-functional team in the execution of routine and emergency maintenance, equipment installations, and repairs to protect and preserve quarter-billion-dollar territorial assets.
- Strategic Facilities Planning: Orchestrate comprehensive on-site inspections and monitoring schedules for all government facilities, identifying risks and ensuring long-term structural integrity in Arctic conditions.
- Regulatory & Safety Leadership: Rigorously enforce OHS compliance and territorial safety policies, ensuring all government worksites and technical equipment meet stringent operational and legal standards.
- Team & Resource Management: Direct a multidisciplinary facilities team through effective delegation and resource allocation to achieve timely completion of complex repairs and capital projects.
- Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Prioritize maintenance and upgrades for all government-owned buildings and equipment, ensuring fiscal accountability and alignment with diverse department needs.
Director of Facilities, Operations, and Emergency Management
St. Mary's University
Calgary, AB
04.2014 - 10.2021
- Strategic Life-Cycle Planning: Directed the implementation of strategic priorities, policies, and procedural standards for institutional life-cycle planning to ensure long-term campus sustainability.
- Capital Budgeting & Infrastructure: Identified critical infrastructure needs and developed comprehensive budgets for multi-phase facility upgrades and large-scale capital renewals.
- Operational Resilience: Managed a systematic preventative maintenance program for all campus systems, significantly reducing the risk of equipment failure and ensuring optimal operational uptime.
- End-to-End Project Management: Oversaw the full project lifecycle—from planning and monitoring to controlling and closing—consistently delivering results on time, within budget, and to rigorous quality standards.
- Procurement & Contract Execution: Led end-to-end procurement processes and contract management, ensuring high-quality vendor performance and fiscal accountability for the university.
- Integrated Emergency Management: Developed and executed emergency management strategies to safeguard campus assets and ensure institutional readiness for unforeseen incidents.
- Stakeholder & Client Relations: Served as the primary point of contact for internal clients, providing expert communication on project scope, deadlines, and technical challenges to ensure alignment with university goals.
Education
Risk Management
University of Calgary
Calgary2014
Professional Designation in Risk - Risk Management
University of Calgary
Calgary2014
Facility Management Professional (FMP) - Facility Management
International Facility Management Association
2016
Project Management
University of Calgary
2019
Skills
Professional Skills
Technical Operations & Facilities Management
- Asset & Infrastructure Management: Expert in Asset Management, Capital Planning, and full Lifecycle Planning for complex facilities
- Building Systems: Proficient in Building Management Systems (BMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), and Building & Fire Codes
- Operational Oversight: Skilled in Operations Management, Procurement & Contracts, and implementing data-driven Cost-Reduction Strategies
- Safety & Compliance: Strict adherence to Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) standards and local/federal Compliance and Regulations
Project & Strategic Leadership
- Project Lifecycle Mastery: End-to-end Project and Program Management utilizing MS Project and MS Office for large-scale infrastructure initiatives
- Strategic Planning: Long-term visioning for government services and resource allocation in remote, high-stakes environments
- Risk Management: Proactive identification and mitigation of operational risks in extreme geographic conditions
- Human Resources & Training: Experienced in Human Resources Management, including team leadership, training, and professional development
Intercultural Engagement & Adaptive Leadership
- Community Relations: Specialist in Community Engagement and Outreach within Indigenous communities and the Baffin Island region
- Collaborative Problem Solving: Exceptional Conflict Resolution and Problem Resolution skills built on Active Listening and cross-cultural humility
- Stakeholder Management: Expert at Relationship Building with government entities, local leadership, and diverse community members
- Team Dynamics: Proven ability in Team Management and Working Collaboratively with a resilient, friendly, and positive attitude
Accomplishments
- Global Adventurer & Athlete : You have navigated the complexities of world travel and pushed the limits of human endurance through ultra marathons and mountain climbing.
- Arctic Leadership & Resilience : Living in a remote Indigenous community has instilled a profound sense of humility, grounding your physical feats in a broader perspective of service and shared humanity.
- Baffin Island Service : You have successfully managed and completed high-stakes projects across the Baffin Island region, directly improving government service delivery and the quality of life for its residents.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
- IFMA (International Facility Management Association)
Interests
Volunteer Work: Red Cross Personal Disaster Assistance Responder 2019 - Present Shaw Charity Classic Hospitality Staff 2016 - Present, Personal Interest: Traveling with family, Fly Fishing, Hockey, Ultra Marathon Running, Music, Reading, Climbing Mountains
Timeline
Executive Director
Peak Vocational and Support Services
04.2024 - 03.2026
Regional Facility Manager, Southern Alberta
ATB Financial
11.2022 - 01.2024
Acting Regional Director, Infrastructure / Regional Facility Manager
Government of Nunavut
01.2022 - 10.2022
Director of Facilities, Operations, and Emergency Management
St. Mary's University
04.2014 - 10.2021
Risk Management
University of Calgary
Professional Designation in Risk - Risk Management
University of Calgary
Facility Management Professional (FMP) - Facility Management
International Facility Management Association
Project Management
University of Calgary