Real Estate Client Advisor (Fixed Term 5 Months)

Infrastructure Ontario; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Infrastructure Ontario is seeking a strategic asset manager to optimize public property utilization. The ideal candidate will have a background in real estate consulting or corporate real estate, coupled with strong analytical and relationship-building skills. This role involves providing strategic guidance and developing solutions in alignment with government objectives, aiming to enhance the value of provincial properties.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive culture

Flexible hybrid work approach

Professional development opportunities

Central location in downtown Toronto

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategic asset management.
• Solid knowledge of real estate trends and financial analysis.
• Strong issues analysis and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic real estate advice to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with government ministries.
• Evaluate and present real estate solutions aligning with government priorities.

Skills

Customer Service

Consulting

Business Case Writing

Conflict Resolution

Analytical Skills

Education

Post secondary degree or diploma in Real Estate, Planning, Business, Economics or a related field

Job description

Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.

Real Estate Services provides comprehensive property management services for government owned and leased properties, offering end-to-end real estate accommodation options to client ministries to ensure safe and secure operations through asset management, capital planning, and project management solutions. It also provides strategic asset planning services to MOI to maximize the value of government assets through portfolio planning and rationalization. IO currently oversees the management of the Greater Real Estate Portfolio (GREP) comprised of more than 42 million rentable square feet of space on behalf of the Province.

What You Will Do:

• Provide strategic real estate advice and expertise to stakeholders and client ministries to ensure optimal utilization of provincial lands and buildings in support of government objectives .
• Developing strong and trusted client relationships to an assigned portfolio of government ministries and agencies.
• Develop, evaluate, recommend and present real estate solutions to client ministries in response to changing government program priorities. Ensure financial analysis of options in alignment with government policy and mandates.
• Develop, recommend and present complex real estate portfolio opportunities and solutions for effective program delivery and manage and lead space utilization , feasibility and alternate usage studies.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive experience in strategic asset management, real estate consulting or corporate real estate.
• Post secondary degree or diploma in Real Estate, Planning, Business, Economics or a related field.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of real estate trends and financial analysis such as: present value, cost benefit, cash flow and payback methodologies.
• We are looking for individuals with excellent customer service, consulting, business case writing and presentation skills to develop and maintain enduring and trusted relationships with client ministries; strong issues analysis, management and conflict resolutions skills to provide support to senior management to achieve corporate objectives; analytical synthesis skills to understand complex issues and the ability to develop long-term strategies.

What We Offer:

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.
• A convenient, central location in downtown Toronto at 1 Dundas Street West that is easily accessible by public transit.

This posting will close on June 23, 2025 @ 5:00 pm.

Please note that interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

The hiring range for this position is$82,800 - $124,100with a corresponding job level ofP4.The exact compensation will align based on the skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.