Regional Manager, Property Management - Central

at  Air Canada

DESCRIPTION

To provide professional Property Management services to Air Canada owned, leased, and operated assets in Toronto. The portfolio consists of real estate, hangars, office buildings and shop/utility buildings, and training facilities in Toronto. The services include managing this portfolio on behalf of the corporation, ensuring asset values are retained and/or enhanced with an objective of meeting or exceeding the industry standard services and providing a safe and reliable work environment for multiple users to ensure business continuity. Third party Vendor Management to adhere and follow contractual obligations and be up to date with all operational aspects of Facility Management.

• Provide management direction to Managers and support staff, ensuring facilities are properly maintained and efficiently operated at the Toronto sites
• Specify, select and manage personnel to provide suitable maintenance and repair to the facilities, as well as appropriate services to the tenants
• Prepare and manage the Toronto operating budget with the objective of optimizing the cost of facilities maintenance and operations without compromising asset value or operational integrity
• Prepare and manage capital plans and prepare relevant cost/benefit and risk analyses. Implement required capital investments to protect long-term value of facilities and equipment
• Streamline management, administrative and technical functions to improve employee productivity and performance
• Develop consistency within operations, maintenance programs and policies implemented in facilities for Toronto with those of the other Regional Manager
• Oversees and manage space planning and design, including revision of office layouts, acquisition and disposition of space, and re-allocation of assets
• Develop short and long term strategies and initiatives to reduce operational risk, maintain asset value and support corporate goals
• Prepare and provide reporting to Senior Management or other Air Canada departments, as required.
• Review and/or develop policies and standards related to property management and ensure compliance with such standards by implementing procedures and controls
• Develop and manage services and systems that ensure fire safety, life safety, and security for all tenants, by complying with all aspects of legislative and statutory requirements (i.e. Building code, Fire code and Labour and Environmental codes). Ensure a safe working environment, and that safe practices are followed
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all agencies having jurisdiction at the Toronto sites

Qualifications

• University or College degree
• Minimum of 5 years direct experience of mixed property management, preferably in a passenger airline environment
• Designation/Accreditation - RPA, FMA etc. would be an asset
• Knowledge of building construction and systems, codes and standards
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations
• Knowledge of corporate financial process related to budgeting and financial reporting
• Competent PC skills using Microsoft Office, and familiarity with property management software (i.e. AutoCAD, BAS, CMMS)
• Proven ability to work on various tasks simultaneously, setting and adjusting priorities while ensuring a high level of productivity, performance and results oriented
• Excellent interpersonal; communication and customer service skills, oral and written
• High degree of diplomacy, confidentiality, tact and judgment
• Strong negotiations skills; must be a team player with excellent grasp of organizational and cultural change management
• Proven track record of fostering and building relationships
• Knowledge of office layout concepts, design, and corporate fitment practices and standards
• Occasional travel is required
• Experience in a Unionized environment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Please refer the Job description for details