Achal Gandha, B.Eng, CEM in

Achal Gandha, B.Eng, CEM

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Director, Facilities & Transportation Services at Surrey Schools (School District #36 Surrey)
📍 Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Achal is the Director of Facilities & Transportation Services for Surrey Schools, Canadas largest school district. With a background from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, he has progressively advanced from technical management roles to his current directorship, overseeing extensive operational portfolios. Colleagues describe him as a strategic, visionary, and exceptionally talented leader.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Director, Facilities & Transportation Services
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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Sustainable Transportation
He is leading the long-term plan to convert the district's school bus fleet from diesel to electric to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and operating costs.
Facilities Management
His career progression from Manager of Mechanical to Director of Facilities demonstrates deep expertise in managing large-scale public sector building operations and maintenance.
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Career

Work history

10-2021
Director, Facilities & Transportation Services
Surrey Schools (School District #36 Surrey)
4-2020 - 10-2021
Associate Director, Plant Maintenance & Minor Renovations
Surrey Schools (School District #36 Surrey)
8-2019 - 4-2020
Manager of Mechanical
Surrey Schools (School District #36 Surrey)
10-2016 - 8-2019
Service Manager
Control Solutions Ltd.
2-2014 - 10-2016
Project Manager
Control Solutions Ltd.
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Education
2009 - 2013
Bachelor's degree
British Columbia Institute of Technology
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
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