ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT, REAL ESTATE & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Business Development Bank of Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking an Assistant Vice-President for Real Estate & Facilities Management in Montreal. This role involves leading strategies for space and sustainability, managing real estate projects, and developing plans to support organizational needs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial real estate and strong leadership skills, with a focus on optimizing the bank's real estate portfolio while ensuring safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits

Employee Savings and Investment Plan

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

$750 wellness and health care spending account

Paid vacation and personal days

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in commercial real estate and project management.
• Experience in developing real estate strategies and managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and planning for space and facilities management.
• Manage real estate projects and stakeholder expectations.
• Align real estate initiatives with ESG responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT, REAL ESTATE & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Apply locations Montreal | time type Full time | posted on Posted 3 Days Ago | time left to apply End Date: May 30, 2025 (11 days left to apply) | job requisition id R-6488

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

• Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few
• In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
• Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

POSITION OVERVIEW

As Assistant Vice-President (AVP), Real Estate & Facilities Management, you will lead the strategy and planning for space, sustainability, facilities management & physical security. You will develop, implement and evaluate long-term plans in the areas of real estate, capital projects and facilities management to support the Bank’s space plan and overall business plans.

This role involves innovating and rethinking space use, creating an agile working environment and facilities in partnership with senior leadership. You will focus on optimizing BDC’s real estate portfolio, aligning workplace strategy with organizational priorities, and developing comprehensive plans to support the organization’s future needs. You will oversee research and evaluation of real estate opportunities, ensure ESG goals are met, and manage facilities at numerous locations with a focus on sustainability, safety, and security. The role reports directly to the CFO.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Developing long-term workplace strategies aligned with corporate culture and aspirations.
• Managing real estate projects, negotiations, and stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Aligning real estate initiatives with ESG responsibilities, including LEED certification.
• Overseeing security and emergency management to ensure safety and business continuity.
• Managing contracts and budgets related to facilities and real estate.
• Leading a multidisciplinary team, managing internal and external resources, and maintaining relationships with senior management.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 10-15 years of experience in commercial real estate, project management, procurement, with knowledge of technical, financial, leasing, and workplace strategies.
• Experience in developing real estate strategies, managing complex projects, and understanding legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Leadership skills, analytical and negotiation skills, and bilingual in French and English.
• LEED, PMP, or professional accreditation is an asset.

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We are committed to diversity and inclusion. If you require accommodations, contact [e-mail]. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

About Us

BDC is Canada’s only bank dedicated to the development of Canadian businesses, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises, promoting growth and success with a human touch. We are changing lives for the better—banking at another level.