Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Campus Planning ("Senior Manager"), the Campus Planning and Real Estate Specialist ("Specialist") supports the transformation of Sheridan campuses by providing technical, urban planning and real estate development expertise. The Specialist will be an active participant in the investigation, analysis and development of opportunities facilitating the implementation of the College\'s Campus Master Plan and in alignment with Sheridan\'s strategic priorities for growth, trailblazing innovation and community porosity fostering reciprocal relationships and strategic partnerships. This is a highly cross-functional role that requires strong skills in business case development, relationship cultivation and management, and leadership skills to manage initiatives across organizational boundaries to forecast real estate needs to fulfill Sheridan\'s strategic growth priorities. The Specialist will support a proactive, partnership approach to effectively collaborate and develop external partnerships with government organizations, industry partners and developers to create campus development plans and identify real estate opportunities.

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll be Doing

Serving as the project manager and technical lead for campus master planning projects and strategies including developing scopes of work, developing procurement approach, managing consultant quality and engagement, engaging with stakeholders, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing the projects;

Leading campus planning analysis and strategies including identification, appraisal, optimization, prioritizing options and developing effective campus plans. This involves appraising investment options, applying real estate portfolio management principles, urban design/planning, producing business cases for the acquisition of facilities and properties, planning for contingencies and developing and communicating campus plans;

Developing and presenting business cases for real estate investment and campus development opportunities including discovery, development of options, analysis of options, financial analysis and implementation planning;

Supporting the Senior Manager with strategy development, including analyzing strategic requirements, forecasting future user requirements and planning, developing and implementing campus planning strategies;

Performing other related duties, as assigned.

About You

You are an analytical thinker and have a knack for thinking critically when solving problems and making sound decisions.

You are a self-directed with a highly collaborative spirit which, combined with your keen interpersonal and communication skills , empowers you to build positive and collaborative relationships and create and maintain a positive organizational culture.

You enjoy multi-tasking, prioritizing , balancing and managing multiple complex and competing demands while staying organized to effectively meet a demanding workload in a fast-paced environment.

You have superlative communication, presentation and influencing skills with an ability to influence at all levels and obtain buy-in when diverse needs and competing priorities exist and can clearly communicate complex information verbally and in writing across multiple levels.

You have the ability to manage several concurrent projects and operational activities with conflicting timelines and priorities.

You have a desire for lifelong learning and professional development.

The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

4-year degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Real Estate Development, Architecture, Engineering, Business, Construction or related field

5 years of campus planning experience, including experience implementing campus master plans (equivalency to be considered)

Knowledge of real estate industry best practices and their strategic applications

Knowledge and understanding of real estate investment and urban design principles

Knowledge and understanding of municipal land development approval processes

Solid analytical, research, analysis and synthesis of information

Project management experience

The following will be considered assets:
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation

Licensed member of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)

Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation

Real Estate designation(s) or equivalent

Completion of Real Estate development courses or certification

Who We Are

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people\xe2\x80\x99s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024: Galvanizing Education for a Complex World ( https://sheridan2024.sheridancollege.ca/ ), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we\xe2\x80\x99re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan

Other Details

Department: Facilities Services

Primary Work/Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)

Work Categorization: Hybrid | Combination of on-site (at least 3 days/week) and remote work

Reference #: J0623-1403

Employee Group: Administrative - Temporary

Payband: NK

Salary Range: $77,768 - $97,210

Application Details: This is a temporary 3-year contract position.

Application Deadline: July 16, 2023

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources .

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.