John Clements

Associate Vice-President (Facilities Management and Planning)

• Maintenance Building , Carleton University
• 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6

John Clements joined Carleton University on June 2, 2025 as the Associate Vice-President (Facilities Management and Planning). He has over 20 years of experience in large-scale facilities management, construction, project leadership, and organizational development. He joined Carleton from the University of Ottawa, where he held a series of increasingly senior leadership positions in the facilities sector since 2019. Most recently, he served as Director of Strategy and Facilities Planning, providing strategic direction and overseeing long-term development initiatives. In this role, John led a large, multidisciplinary team and managed a diverse and substantial portfolio of campus buildings.

Prior to his tenure at the University of Ottawa, John served as a senior advisor at Export Development Canada. There, he focused on enhancing performance management systems and building strong client business partnerships. He played a key role in managing strategic contracts, ensuring service excellence, and driving improved organizational performance.

As a collaborative and empathetic leader, John fosters open communication and values team feedback, as well as building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. He holds a Master of Business Logistics and Operations Management and a Bachelor of Social Sciences from Glasgow Caledonian University. He also has several professional designations including Service Integration and Management.