City of Lethbridge Looking for Property Manager at Alberta, Canada Full Time

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) Facility Services Department, takes pride in providing quality building environments for our employees and citizens across a wide variety of business service areas, spanning administration and operations locations, to leisure facilities. We provide expert knowledge and advice across a broad range of specialized areas, with the comfort, safety, and functional requirements of building users at the forefront of our work. We are currently seeking an experienced Property Manager who will play a key role in ensuring that safe, efficient, and functional facilities are made available to our partners and users. If you take pride in a job well done, are invested in public service, and are looking to expand your experience with a diverse portfolio of buildings and customer needs, then this is a prime opportunity for you to join our accomplished team and play a primary role in supporting the City’s buildings and service providers.

The Opportunity

As our top candidate, you will be responsible for strategic leadership of property management services for facilities under the department’s purview. This will include a combination of managerial, technical resource, and field project work. Your successful planning and organizational skills will be needed to proactively track and manage service deliverables, project timelines, and resource management. As an active member of our management team, you will develop and manage budgets; and collect, analyze, and report relevant data and trends. We’ll rely on your seasoned people skills to manage and mentor a dedicated staff group and ensure a respectful work environment that fosters growth, customer service, and teamwork. Your ability to successfully navigate through issues and problems as they arise, will also be key to your success.

Property Planning, Projects, and Systems Management

As our resident expert, you will proactively assess property needs, space planning, and design; and manage a variety of internal requests related to these areas, including functional renovations. Additionally, you will manage building security systems and planning; and oversee periodic building demolitions and deconstruction projects. Assisting and advising on Public Art and Monument projects will also be within the scope of this work.

Service Agreement Management

Your advanced relationship skills will be needed to maintain service level agreements with City departments, including tenant requirements, operational costs, and property support services. This will be complemented by your seasoned negotiation skills to develop and manage multiple vendor contracts to deliver property management services that include furnishings, custodial services, and parking lot preventative maintenance and snow removal. Contract management will also encompass facility components of Lease, Fee-For-Service, and similar occupancy agreements. As Facility Services’ work is typically varied and continually evolving, other duties may include involvement in any other assignments related to the department’s services.

Your Professional Skillset & Experience

• A post-secondary diploma in Architectural Technology or technical credentials in a property management or commercial/institutional building industry-related field, complemented by:
• A minimum of 5 to10 years of related work experience in property management, facility project management, planning, contract management, and customer service; with progressively increasing levels of responsibility
• (Consideration may be given to individuals with equivalent formal education and experience)
• International Facility Management Association CFM or FMP credentials, BOMA/BOMI FMA credentials, or equivalencies may also be considered
• Prior staff management experience will be an asset
• In-depth knowledge of functional and operational property requirements, and best practices related to property management and related project management
• Excellent contract negotiation and management skills, with experience in service, property, material supply, design, and construction contracts
• Experience and knowledge of building systems, maintenance requirements, and the construction process
• Proficient relationship and collaboration skills to successfully build rapport and work with a variety of stakeholders
• Advanced analytical & problem-solving skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A willingness to stay current with relevant industry best practices and standards
• Proficient computer skills

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must submit a copy of their post-secondary credentials
• The successful incumbent will be required to use their personal vehicle to travel throughout the City, and must maintain appropriate insurance coverage for this purpose
• The successful incumbent may occasionally be required to work beyond regular working hours and on weekends
• Short-listed candidates may be required to successfully pass a Police Information Check (PIC)

The City offers a competitive salary and an attractive, flexible benefits package.

For Further Information On This Permanent Opportunity, Please Contact

Karrie Nightingale, Facility Services General Manager, at 403-329-7351 or karrie.nightingale@lethbridge.ca

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online at: www.lethbridge.ca

Closing Date: Thursday June 13, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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