Manager, Property Management

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Integrated Delivery Office is looking for a Manager, Property Management. This role provides leadership over property operations, capital projects, vendor performance, portfolio optimization, risk management, and compliance activities. The successful candidate manages a team of internal and/or external real estate professionals and, working collaboratively with other divisions across the organization, delivers on a variety of corporate realty objectives, including portfolio management oversight, portfolio review and procurement and management of vendors of record.

What will I be doing?

• Provides oversight in property management, capital projects, asset protection and security, maintenance, and building demolitions
• Oversees the management of the outsourced property management services contract, including “Base Management Services” and ad-hoc “Project Management Services” assignments
• Ensures that properties are adequately secured and risk mitigation plans are in place.
• Manages work related to:
  • Procurement support activities
  • Invoice verification & processing
  • Reporting and related dashboards
  • Overall management of capital and construction project
  • Internal stakeholder engagement
• Leads collaborative effort with various stakeholders to identify and mitigate financial, environmental, and reputational risks relating to property management and security
• Prepares and reviews approval authorization memos and briefing materials; prepares, manages, and regularly updates operating and capital budgets, for the Director, Senior Management Team and the Board, etc.
• Ensures compliance with the Province's Realty Directive, and Metrolinx's Realty Policy and Contract Approval Authorization and Document Execution Policy with full accountability for compliance outcomes

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in corporate real estate; public sector experience is considered an asset
• AACI or PMP accreditation would be an asset
• Knowledge of/expertise in a variety of real estate transactions including leases, licenses, easements, and dispositions with a variety of key players including ministries and government agencies, municipalities, utilities and telecommunication providers.
• Leadership/senior level management oversight of a high performing team internally and externally as applicable
• Financial oversight experience to ensure teams are meeting objectives within budget and cost effectively
• Understanding of realty governance processes to ensure that transactions are conducted in a fair, open and transparent manner
• Proven leadership, interpersonal and mentoring skills with the ability to clearly articulate creative ideas and direction to staff and/or vendors
• Proficiency in MS Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Relationship building with senior level stakeholders in private sector corporations, land development organizations, government organizations and communities.
• Knowledge of Human Resources legislation (ex. Employment Standards Act) and experience working with collective agreements. Improvement initiatives

Don’t Meet Every Requirement? If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation:
Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email [email protected].
Application Process: All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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