Property Manager

at  University of Toronto

Date Posted: 01/23/2025
Req ID: 41391
Faculty/Division: Asst VP - Operations & Services
Department: F.&S. Utilities -05
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00010039

ABOUT US:

The University of Toronto is a trailblazer not only in academia and research but also in ensuring operational excellence. U of T’s Facilities and Services group works diligently to make sure all stakeholders have a safe, clean, comfortable, attractive and sustainable environment in which to learn, teach and play. The Facilities & Services portfolio includes the operation and stewardship of over $3.5 billion in physical assets at the St. George campus situated in the heart of Canada’s largest city. We manage and provide service to over 120 buildings totaling 12 million square feet plus the operation and management of an extensive district energy system supporting more than 150 buildings. Not only are we One of Canada’s Best Employers, we are one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or certificate in property or facilities management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of six years’ related experience overseeing the work of contractors, sub-trades and consultants in a property management, facilities management or construction environment.
• Proficiency in contract administration and developing technical specifications
• Ready to deliver superior customer service to all stakeholders, including departmental/academic staff, students, consultants and contractors
• Knowledgeable of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations, Ontario Building Code and Fire Codes, and Ontario Construction Act and standard forms of contracts.
• Responding to urgent issues and emergencies, coordinating repairs and business resumption.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, web-based service management systems and enterprise resource planning software such as SAP.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to use tact and sound judgement in all activities and be able to interact with various stakeholders
• Delegate and/or assign work to contractors, consultants and Junior Property Managers
• Ability to handle conflicting priorities and deadlines with tact and diplomacy.
• Experience with mixed use buildings, labs and heritage properties.
• Effective as an independent contributor as well as part of a team in a collaborative environment.

LIVED EXPERIENCE STATEMENT

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Ensuring compliance with building codes that would affect the certification or status of the University or a facility
• Consulting with contacts regarding building improvement/alteration requirementsand cost estimates
• Planning ongoing scheduled and non-scheduled facility maintenance programs
• Leading renovation projects with varying degrees of complexity
• Liaising with contacts regarding the application of emergency response and business continuity procedures to ensure consistency
• Ensuring that tendering bid documents are clear and compliant with University procurement policies
• Responding to escalated complaints using informal negotiation skills
• Planningand administering expenditures for operating budget

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Accountable
• Approachable
• Communicator
• Decisive
• Efficient
• Proactive
• Resourceful
• Team player
  Closing Date: 02/06/2025, 11:59PM ET
  Employee Group: USW
  Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
  Schedule: Full-Time