Job Type: Full-time, Salaried (Up to 37.5 hours/week)

Schedule: Weekdays, evenings, and weekends

Salary: $110,000 to $135,000 annually

This role may be based in either Edmonton or Calgary. Travel between regions is required.

Great Work. Great People. Great Place. GREAT Purpose.

Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference in the lives of Albertans? Do you want to be part of a growing organization with opportunities for development? Do you want to look forward to coming to work every day? Do you want to work with others to make a difference with dignity and joy? Then Goodwill Industries of Alberta is the place for you!

About Goodwill:

Goodwill is dedicated to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to find meaningful employment. This is made possible as a direct result of the generosity of Albertans in our community who choose to donate to Goodwill, where these items are resold through our successful retail stores. Our dedicated, ambitious and hard-working team members are the key to our success.

By showing that we care, working as a team, continuously improving, and being accountable, our organization is driven towards GREATness, all the while inspiring Albertans to make a difference.

What you’ll be doing:

Properties

- Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of all Goodwill facilities to uphold safety, cleanliness, and brand standards.

- Supervise and provide leadership to the Facilities Management team and outsourced third party partners, ensuring timely completion of repairs and upkeep across leased and owned properties.

- Coordinate facility inspections and implement preventative maintenance plans to minimize downtime and unexpected repairs.

- Manage vendor relationships for facility maintenance, repairs, cleaning, and other essential services.

- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and accessibility regulations in all facilities.

- Develop and monitor facility budgets, including forecasting expenses for maintenance, capital improvements, and utilities.

Property Renovations and Acquisitions




- Manage project activities for property initiatives.

- Oversee additions, leasehold improvements, new store fit-ups, significant repairs, and facility upgrades.

Lease Management
- Record and maintain accurate lease and ownership details in the property management system.

- Interpret and manage lease agreements, ensuring Goodwill fulfills all contractual obligations.

- Verify that lease documents align with the terms outlined in initial offers.

- Act as a support negotiator for Goodwill in dealings with landlords, construction firms, contractors, and legal counsel.

- Serve as the main point of contact for realtors during facility acquisitions.

- Draft, review, and manage various real estate contracts, including leases, subleases, construction, and service agreements.

- Oversee and organize all property-related documents, such as lease summaries, construction plans, contracts, and design schematics.

Vehicle Management
- Oversees Goodwill's vehicle fleet, including all aspects related to acquisition, day-to-day management, and ongoing maintenance, with the exception of vehicles assigned to Operations.

- Coordinates and monitors staff activities to ensure effective communication with third-party service providers for all required vehicle maintenance tasks.

Health and Safety
- Provide strategic leadership to ensure Goodwill has a safe workplace that aligns with organization objectives, including a comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program that aligns with legislative requirements.

- Oversee the implementation, continuous improvement and measurement (through KPI’s) of workplace health and safety policies, programs, and procedures across all facilities.





- Foster a culture of safety and accountability at all levels of the organization, promoting best practices and risk mitigation.

- Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and standards, including hazard identification and control measures.

- Oversee development and maintenance of emergency response plans, and ensure staff training and preparedness for health and safety incidents.

What you bring to the table:

- Related post-secondary education related in Business Administration, Facility Management, Architectural Technology or Construction Technology.

- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in the fields of Facility Management, Operations Management and/or building maintenance/repair/construction.

- PMP Certification or related Project Management accreditation.

- Certification in Property Management or Property Administration is an asset.

- 3 years’ experience in negotiations of leases or similar activity.

- 5 years’ experience in leading, supporting or partnering with procurement practices.

- Gold Seal Certification is a significant asset, or at the minimum:

- Expert and demonstrated understanding of Alberta Building codes along with local municipal and zoning bylaws, as well as leases management.

- Expert and demonstrated understanding of leasing agreements and regulations surrounding property management.

- Non-profit experience is a significant asset.

- Proficient in the use of software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Facilities Management ticketing systems and other industry specialized software (i.e. AutoCad).

- Knowledge of retail and warehouse environments an asset.

Please note that the selected candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check. We thank all applicants for their interest in being a part of our GREAT purpose!

Goodwill Industries of Alberta is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind.

If there are any questions or you require accommodations, please contact [email protected].

📌 Director of Property Services and Safety (Edmonton)
🏢 Goodwill Industries of Alberta
📍 Edmonton