John Clements

Associate Vice-President (Facilities Management and Planning); (Co-Chair Administrative)

John Clements is Associate Vice-President in Facilities Management and Planning at Carleton University, a position he assumed in June 2025. He brings more than 20 years of experience in facilities management, construction, project leadership, organizational development and strategic planning. 

Before joining Carleton, Clements held several senior leadership positions at the University of Ottawa, most recently serving as Director of Strategy and Facilities Planning. In that role, he provided strategic direction for long-term development initiatives, led a large multidisciplinary team and managed a substantial portfolio of campus buildings. Earlier in his career, Clements worked as a senior advisor at Export Development Canada, where he focused on performance management systems, client business partnerships, strategic contracts, service excellence and organizational performance. 

Clements is recognized as a collaborative and empathetic leader who values open communication, team engagement and strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. His professional expertise includes facilities planning, large-scale infrastructure management, organizational performance and strategic leadership. 

He holds a Master of Business Logistics and Operations Management and a Bachelor of Social Sciences from Glasgow Caledonian University, along with several professional designations, including Service Integration and Management.