Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.Reporting the Director, Property Management, this position will provide functional strategic direction to the Toronto and Winnipeg teams, which consist of the following staff:
Facility Manager, Toronto & Facility Manager Winnipeg Facility specialistContracted Property Managers, for various properties outside the hangar baseUnionized Technical Staff, working directly for the Facility ManagerUnionized Administrative Staff, working directly for the Property Manager, and the Manager, Property Management
Responsibilities:To provide professional Property Management services to Air Canada owned, leased, and operated assets in Toronto and Winnipeg. The portfolio consists of real estate, hangars, office buildings and shop/utility buildings, and training facilities in Toronto and Winnipeg. 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 and Winnipeg sitesSpecify, select and manage personnel to provide suitable maintenance and repair to the facilities, as well as appropriate services to the tenantsPrepare and manage the Toronto/Winnipeg operating budget with the objective of optimizing the cost of facilities maintenance and operations without compromising asset value or operational integrityPrepare and manage capital plans and prepare relevant cost/benefit and risk analyses. Implement required capital investments to protect long-term value of facilities and equipmentStreamline management, administrative and technical functions to improve employee productivity and performanceDevelop consistency within operations, maintenance programs and policies implemented in facilities for Toronto & Winnipeg with those of the other Regional ManagerOversees and manage space planning and design, including revision of office layouts, acquisition and disposition of space, and re-allocation of assetsDevelop short and long term strategies and initiatives to reduce operational risk, maintain asset value and support corporate goalsPrepare 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 controlsDevelop 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 followedEnsure regulatory compliance with all agencies having jurisdiction at the Toronto and Winnipeg sites
QualificationsUniversity or College degree Minimum of 5 years direct experience of mixed property management, preferably in a passenger airline environment, warehouse, factory, or large-scale siteMust have a strong knowledge of building electrical, mechanical, HVAC and building structural systems Designation/Accreditation – RPA, FMA etc. would be an assetKnowledge of building construction and systems, codes and standardsKnowledge of safety and environmental regulationsKnowledge of corporate financial process related to budgeting and financial reportingCompetent 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 orientedExcellent interpersonal; communication and customer service skills, oral and writtenHigh degree of diplomacy, confidentiality, tact and judgmentStrong negotiations skills; must be a team player with excellent grasp of organizational and cultural change managementProven track record of fostering and building relationshipsKnowledge of office layout concepts, design, and corporate fitment practices and standardsOccasional travel is requiredExperience in a Unionized environment and managing unionized employeesDemonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced 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 RequirementsBased on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and InclusionAir Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
