Job Description

Harvard Developments has an immediate opening for an Assistant Facility Manager (12 month term) to join its facility maintenance team in Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta. Harvard is a full-service real estate management company based in Western Canada that is recognized for its reputation in leadership, flexibility, quality and performance. The company oversees over 9 million square feet of commercial properties with regional offices in Regina, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg.

The Assistant Facility Manager is accountable to support and assist management in directing and overseeing the complete and satisfactory delivery of Harvard's mandate associated with maintaining a portfolio of facilities totaling 2.5 million sq ft. This position will work closely with Managers from other departments and is responsible for leading the administrative team in the execution of their duties.

The Assistant Facility Manager will:

Act as a primary representative in dealing with client liaisons and other assigned stakeholders, responding promptly and professionally to service requests and concerns; Support management in delivering facility maintenance services aligned with client KPIs and service level agreements; Assist in developing and implementing annual work plans, budgets, and long-range planning initiatives; Oversee financial performance of the facility maintenance budget and assist in compiling appropriate client reporting; Oversee contracted services, ensuring quality assurance, safety compliance, and alignment with Harvard's HSE program; Assist with procurement activities Coordinate with and lead administrative team members in the execution of their duties;

What you will bring to the job:

Two to four years of experience coordinating, supervising or leading team activities in a Facility Management or Real Estate setting; Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting theory; Proficiency in the English language both written and verbal, as well as strong listening, negotiation, collaboration and conflict resolution skills that enable positive and beneficial relationships; Demonstrated organizational, analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making and attention management abilities to consistently meet deadlines; Advanced technological skills in a Microsoft Office workplace environment; A high level of commitment to customer service and dependable leadership with availability to respond 24 hours each day except during excused absence; and The ability to work independently or collaboratively as circumstances dictate, using personal initiative and sound judgment to achieve desired outcomes schedule and budget.

What you will receive from Harvard:

Competitive salary and health benefits within the real estate management industry, along with an incentive opportunity, pension & group RRSP; Additional benefits including use of company vehicle, children's scholarship and a wellness program; Strong corporate values in a flexible, performance driven and merit-based work environment; Comprehensive orientation, training, and support; and Encouragement of lifelong learning through education and training opportunities.

Harvard provides employees with a challenging work environment encouraging professional growth, innovative thinking, and collaborative work. Our organization respects the principles of work-life balance and community engagement. If you feel you are the person we are looking for in this position, please apply with your resume in confidence through the Careers tab at www.hillcompanies.com.