About the Role
This dynamic individual will oversee a portfolio of residential and mixed-use assets in Central and Eastern Canada regions, working with the Asset Management team to optimize portfolio management and advance strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
- Act as liaison with internal teams to establish and execute property management, leasing, and value creation strategies.
- Prepare and communicate budgets, business plans, quarterly and annual reports to senior management, Portfolio Management and/or external clients.
- Participate in the acquisition, disposition, development, and renovations of new and existing properties.
- Oversee monthly or quarterly internal and external valuation and reporting requirements utilizing Argus Enterprise software.
- Establish the overall direction of property management services for the portfolio in conjunction with property level teams and other internal divisions and stakeholders.
- Focus on long range planning, service benchmarking, profitability, energy management, and sustainability.
- Ensure leading-edge policies, procedures, and best practices are in place for all aspects of the portfolio, including tenant relations, building operations, construction services, security/life safety, environmental compliance, and purchase due diligence.
- Develop operating and expense budgets for specific assets and the overall region.
- Develop and implement long-term capital project plans.
- Develop, coach, and motivate a high-performance team.
- Build strong relationships and act as a mentor.
- Create opportunities for growth within your team.
- Develop long-term strategy on staff development and recognition.
- Represent GWLRA as an active participant within the real estate sector, engaging with consultants, tenants, leasing brokers, and others.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of industry experience.
- Post-secondary education in a related discipline.
- Proven knowledge of building systems.
- Bilingualism in English and French is preferred and considered a strong asset.
- Strong leadership, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to identify ways to reduce environmental footprint.
- Charismatic and results-driven leader capable of mobilizing a team.
- Strong negotiation skill set with a proven track record of delivering results.
Skills
- Asset Management
- Budgeting
- Reporting
- Property Acquisition
- Property Disposition
- Property Development
- Property Renovation
- Asset Valuation
- Argus Enterprise
- Property Management
- Leasing
- Tenant Relations
- Building Operations
- Construction Services
- Security/Life Safety
- Environmental Compliance
- Due Diligence
- Capital Project Planning
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring
- Staff Development
- Negotiation
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Director
Education Level
- Post-secondary education in a related discipline
Salary/Compensations
- $125,000.00 to $175,000.00 annually (base salary only)
Benefits
- 3 weeks of vacation per year
- 3 paid personal days per year
- Half-day every Friday before a long weekend
- Eligible to participate in annual performance-based bonus program
- Comprehensive health benefits plan
- Up to $2,000 annual education allowance
- Up to $5,000 annual mental health coverage
- Friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
- Many social and team events
About the Company
- GWLRA is a leader in the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries.
- We believe in generating value by creating vibrant, sustainable communities that engage, excite, and inspire.
- Our core values are keeping our word, working better together and embracing diversity.
- Learn more about our commercial and residential businesses, our values, and careers at GWLRA.
Equal Opportunity
- GWL Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer.
- It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws.
- We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace.
- If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.
