What we offer
In addition to competitive wages and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees, including:
- Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities;
- Three weeks paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service;
- Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching;
- Health and dental benefits;
- Employee and family assistance program;
- Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary);
- Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year;
- Fitness membership discount;
Make a difference
Toronto Community Housing is currently searching for a Program Supervisor, Commercial Operations, to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations and maintenance/repair needs for a portfolio of approximately 180- 200 retail units with an estimated 600,000 square foot commercial area, approximately 180 building roof top rentals for wireless equipment, corporate offices, cable and phone services provided by third parties, various multi-media ventures on TCHC buildings, and various agency spaces (commercial and exclusive use of Non-Residential spaces). This position is also responsible for project management and delivery of capital and maintenance jobs within the corporate and commercial portfolio, as required.
If you can see yourself working in a fast-paced environment where you can really make a difference, Toronto Community Housing is the place for you!
What you’ll do
Oversee maintenance and operation activities related to commercial portfolio:
- Monitor needs and works with Dispatch to ensure proper vendor is assigned to work
- Inspect and sign-off on all planned and unplanned work completed by vendors; sign-off on all related invoices
- Conduct building/site inspections (commercial/retail units and rooftop sites), investigate problems, estimate costs and recommend corrective measures
- Provide recommendations in maintaining building envelope and systems that are captured in development of the operating and capital budgets
- Oversee communication: scheduling, providing progress updates, following up on work activities when necessary, etc.
Commercial Operations Liaison:
- Assess tenants’ requests and respond to their inquiries based on obligations outlined in their lease agreements
- Act as primary contact for commercial operations and maintenance issues
- Mitigate risks to clients’ assets through establishment of proven service standards
- Assist staff and clients in providing business operation performance reports
- Maintain quality assurance standards
- Identify business opportunities for TCHC.
Provide support in marketing vacancies and in the lease negotiation process:
- Attend unit showings with prospective tenants and provide information on spaces as requested
- Analyze proposed designs/drawings, seek internal approvals from the Engineering team, and inspect work completed by commercial tenants
- Prepare Scope of Work, get estimates for planned and demand jobs in accordance with the Procurement Policy & Procedures, and oversee the delivery of jobs in commercial units.
Assist in Planning & Delivery of Capital projects:
- Coordinate and inspect capital projects and tenant projects that involve units/space design, change/modification/development, and implement strategies for improvement
- Supervise multi-disciplinary vendors' pool, including performance evaluations, site inspection, service procurement and delivery strategies from concept to completion
- Coordinate with various departments within TCH to successfully implement projects.
Rooftop wireless tenant operation and maintenance:
- Review engineered drawings for proposed wireless equipment installation on rooftops
- Organize pre-construction meetings to check site viability and identify any issue that may arise from the installation
- Coordinate wireless equipment installation with other general contractor workers
- Organize post-construction meetings to check if the work was done as per drawings specifications.
What you’ll need
Post-secondary education in a discipline related to facilities/property management, construction trades, or trade certificate after apprenticeship
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in commercial property/facilities management or a related area
Certificate in Facilities/Property Management and/or Project Management considered an asset
7-10 years’ experience in commercial property/facilities management supporting a large portfolio, with project management experience preferred
Related professional designations would be considered an asset
Possesses strong negotiating skills and the ability to analyze and evaluate complex problems, provide solutions and recommend alternatives
Possesses advanced skills in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Project and Excel
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent customer service skills and experience in providing respectful service
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders, including tenants, management, and staff
Ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines
Able to travel as required
Requires a valid, non-probationary, Province of Ontario class “G” driver’s license (proof of possession and driving record will be required at time of job offer) and be able to obtain City Driver Permit.
What's next
Once you apply, we’ll review your resume and contact you if your skills and experience match the qualifications for the role. If you are selected to move forward, the process will include one or more interviews and/or assessments and reference checks.
Candidates for unionized positions must score a minimum of 70% to pass any interview or assessment and be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be determined based on score and where applicable, union seniority. Not all candidates who score 70% or higher will automatically proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process as this will be dependent on the number of candidates and number of available roles.
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