Physical Resources

Assistant Vice-President: Physical Resources:  Gary Nower, gnower@wlu.ca, ext. 6210
Manager, Facilities Operations: John Campbell, jcampbell@wlu.ca, ext. 6283
Manager, Grounds and Custodial Services: Meghann Wiles, mwiles@wlu.ca, ext. 2914
Manager, Planning, Design and Construction: Mark Dettweiler, mdettweiler@wlu.ca, ext. 6310
Manager, Business Operations: Ray Robichaud, rrobichaud@wlu.ca, ext. 2619
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After hours and holidays, contact Special Constable Services at (519) 885-3333 or ext. 3333
Office Locations:
Administration, Business Operations and Planning, Design and Construction: Room 101, 202 Regina Street North
Facilities Operations and Grounds and Custodial Services: 81 Lodge Street
Website: www.wlu.ca/pr

Physical Resources aspires to be an innovative leader in campus planning and facilities management. Working closely with students, faculty, staff and the wider community to provide a welcoming, healthy and sustainable environment. The Physical Resources department consists of four service areas.

Business Operations manages programs such as Energy Management and Deferred Maintenance, develops Capital Plan, establishes bulk utility contracts, initiates continuous improvement programs such as Sustainability and Quality Assurance for the department. Oversees iServiceDesk.

Facilities Operations ensures the optimal operation and maintenance of the systems that keep Laurier's buildings functioning, including heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical, life safety and the issuing of keys.

Grounds and Custodial Services maintains Laurier's grounds and buildings, including landscaping, recycling and waste removal, set up and special events, moving services and general cleaning with environmentally preferred products.

Planning, Design and Construction manages the planning, design and construction of Laurier's physical assets, supporting and enhancing the student, academic, research and administrative environs of Laurier.