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Location

Cedarbrae Centre in Scarborough, Ontario.

About the Role

As Operations Manager within our REMS team, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing the operations of Cedarbrae Centre a retail asset within our portfolio. You will oversee the daily operation and routine maintenance of the building's physical systems while ensuring tenant requests are addressed promptly and professionally. You are driven by customer service and take pride in the quality of work and service delivered by your team.

You work effectively with individuals at all levels, including clients, external vendors, and corporate teams (HR, IT, Leasing, etc.), and collaborate closely with the General Manager and other on-site management team members. You have a strong track record of leading, managing, and successfully delivering large capital projects while implementing preventative maintenance programs for commercial assets. You consistently meet and exceed business objectives, ensuring the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational financial targets.

You are forward-thinking, innovative, and eager to leverage your expertise to help shape the future of our industry.

Responsibilities

Manage, mentor, and provide guidance and training to the building operations team.

Effectively multitask while recognizing and addressing important and time-sensitive priorities.

Review operations and implement energy-efficiency initiatives while ensuring the building operates in accordance with sustainability programs.

Understand expense controls and successfully operate within established budgets.

What You'll Bring

Minimum of 5 to 10 years of progressive building operations experience and 5+ years of progressive leadership experience, including managing teams of building operators and fostering robust client and tenant relationships,



preferably within retail assets.

Proven experience preparing, writing, and presenting business cases for capital projects from budgeting through to completion.

Demonstrated problem-solving skills when working with teams, clients, vendors, and tenants.

Strong strategic thinking, with experience identifying and implementing creative, cost-effective solutions.

Knowledgeable about all aspects of emergency management and supporting emergency response teams.

Experience writing and managing tenders for large-scale contracts (RFQs/RFPs) and preparing related client business cases.

Proven and decisive decision-making abilities;

experience working with other departments (Construction, Accounting, Leasing) is considered an asset.

Experience working within critical systems environments.

Experience managing and implementing ESG projects is preferred.

SMA or FMA designation, BES, SMT, HVAC Technician certification, or a 4th/5th Class Power Engineer certification (or equivalent) is preferred.

RPA designation, LEED AP, PMP, or an equivalent designation is considered an asset.

Knowledge of Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, including operation and troubleshooting.

Ability to oversee tenant build-outs and property improvement projects.

Experience preparing and managing property operations budgets.

Knowledge of applicable building and fire codes.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), smartphones, and other technology devices.

Experience with Yardi Voyager, Yardi FM, Angus, or Building Engines work order systems.

Valid driver's license.

Location and Salary

Area/Location Specific: Scarborough, ON

Approximate Salary Range for Role: $88,089 to $110,000

What we offer

Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.

Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.

Competitive benefits & compensation:



Enjoy a comprehensive and adaptable benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.

Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community.

Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community.

Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Diversity and Inclusion

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [email protected].

We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it.

Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. What's more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business.

At Colliers, we accelerate success.

Eligibility and Visa

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

This posting is for future business within our organization.

Colliers does not use AI-enabled tools to sort or decline applications. All decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team.

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