ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT, REAL ESTATE & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

BDC; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BDC is seeking an Assistant Vice-President (AVP) for Real Estate & Facilities Management. The role involves leading strategies for space and sustainability, overseeing facilities management, and ensuring alignment with BDC’s goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial real estate, project management, and a strong ability to innovate and rethink space use. This position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits

Employee Savings and Investment Plan

$750 wellness and health care spending account

Paid vacation and personal days

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years experience in Commercial Real Estate and Project Management.
• Expertise in real estate strategies and complex capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and planning for space and facilities management.
• Develop long-term plans for real estate and capital projects.
• Oversee facility management and ensure alignment with BDC’s goals.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s degree in Business management

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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.

In this role, you will be responsible to innovate and rethink space use and, in close partnership with the senior leadership team, to create an agile working environment and agile facilities to enable individuals and teams to work in the most appropriate setting for the task in hand within activity-based-workplaces. This will include rethinking our workplace strategy in alignment with priorities and new ways of using space (Hybrid work /Flex+), as well as developing and implementing a comprehensive plan to optimize BDC’s Real Estate Portfolio. This role has a direct impact on the capability of the organization to engage clients and employees, attract new talent and prepare for the future of work while reflecting BDC’s branding and ensuring client satisfaction with minimal disruption and impact on business operations.

In response to the anticipated need for new or improved facilities to meet aspirations and culture of the BDC, you will oversee the research, evaluation and identification of potential real estate opportunities and new ventures aligned with BDC’s strategic and business plans. You will play a key role towards attaining BDC’s aspirations in terms of ESG/net-zero operational targets, delivering the safest and highest quality employee experience with the minimal possible environmental footprint.

As part of this role, you will be overseeing facility new builds, renewal and management at all 110-120 BDC locations to seek green credential status, via sustainability and energy management initiatives, while overseeing development of Bank-wide fiscally responsible safety and security programs and emergency management practice aligned to a robust business continuity plan.

The incumbent reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• In close partnership with senior leaders, develop long term workplace strategy aligned with BDC’s corporate aspirations and culture, to rethink space use and create flexible working environments to enable individuals and teams to work in the most appropriate setting.

• Work collaboratively with Senior Leaders in establishing the guidelines for the prioritization and achievement of projects for delivery of BDC’s leasing and facilities project portfolio program. Explore and research markets, define seating requirements, develop real estate guidelines and leasing strategies, structure, negotiate and secure transactions, while managing related risks, controlling costs and attaining optimal space occupancy ratios and influencing buy-in from stakeholders.

• Develop business relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, to understand the evolving service delivery models and business operational objectives and consistently align BDC’s Corporate Real Estate to such requirements, while managing relevant stakeholder expectations, ensuring they are informed of how and when requirements will be implemented.

• Develop strategies and solutions for real estate initiatives to meet BDC’s ESG Responsibility Plan, including the LEED-CI program development.

• Assume overall responsibility for the physical security program and determine the evolving BDC risk profile for the organization and business locations. Collaborate with Operational Risk Management and Organizational Health and Safety to ensure that the physical security program respects and is consistent with industry best practice and BDC expectations.

• Play an active role within the CIMT (Crisis Incident Management Team). Develop business resumption plans and procedures, and emergency plans to respond to incidents and maintain continuity of BDC’s operations. Stay abreast of best practices and researching methods, processes and standards to ensure the proper functioning of the Emergency Operations Centre.

• Oversee management of the Team’s portfolio of specific contracts (external security providers, maintenance, food services, ergonomics, furniture, Real Estate Advisors, signage, etc.) in accordance with contract and market best practices to add value and manage risk.

• Oversee the preparation of the Corporate Plan for rent projections and related capital and facilities projects as well as the development of the business unit plan and annual operating budget.

• Lead a multidisciplinary team by managing both internal resources and outsourced functions and/or contracts as well as maintaining relationships with Senior Management and aligning business unit’s priorities with BDC’s aspiration

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Business management, Commerce, Accounting, Administration, Engineering or equivalent.

• Minimum 10-15 years experience in Commercial Real Estate, Business type Project Management, Procurement, with thorough knowledge of technical, financial, leasing, project management, performance management, workplace strategy and administrative functions.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing real estate strategies in support of an organization’s business plan including planning and policy/procedure development for real estate acquisition.

• Having successfully managed complex capital projects, interpreting architectural designs and drawings, and construction specifications, and dealing with real estate development business practices, zoning and permit processes.

• Expertise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs in a wide variety of areas such as: physical facilities and properties; physical accessibility; workplace strategy; environmental issues, including hazardous wastes; and security plans and processes.

• Demonstrated experience in interpreting laws and regulations, negotiating complex commercial Real Estate acquisition, and ensure BDC complies with regulatory changes, as appropriate.

• Excellent leadership qualities including ability to engage, coach and lead multidisciplinary teams while being able to skillfully balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment. Strong analytical skills; problem-solving skills; excellent negotiator.

• LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is considered an asset.

• A PMP designation, a certification as an architect or a professional accreditation from the following organisations: PMI, IFMA, BOMA, CaGBC (LEED accreditation) would be considered an asset.

• Bilingualism is a must (French and English – spoken and written).

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