Job Description

Director of Facilities & Real Estate Role Open!Agilus is recruiting for a Director, Facilities & Real State in the Financial Services Sector in a hybrid work environment in Mississauga, Ontario. Are you a seasoned facilities leader with a passion for creating safe, efficient, and innovative environments? Symcor is seeking a Director, Facilities & Real Estate to oversee enterprise-wide real estate and facilities operations across Canada. This is your opportunity to manage a national footprint, drive strategic initiatives, and make a lasting impact on workplace transformation. A typical day:

• Real Estate & Lease Management: Develop and execute Symcor's real estate strategy; lead lease negotiations and manage landlord relationships.
• Budget Oversight: Manage $20M premises budget and $3-4M capital budget; forecast, approve contracts, and identify 3-5% savings opportunities.
• Facility Operations: Oversee 9 facilities nationwide (corporate and production sites); ensure 100% uptime for mission-critical services.
• Project & Construction Management: Lead planning and execution of renovations and capital projects; manage RFPs, contracts, and timelines.
• Strategic Planning: Evaluate assets, optimize space utilization, and assess new real estate opportunities for growth or acquisition.
• ESG & Sustainability: Integrate environmental initiatives into facilities management practices.
• Health & Safety Leadership: Champion compliance programs, emergency preparedness, and training across all sites.
• Team Leadership: Manage a team of 9+ including facilities managers, health & safety, and contract/budget specialists; foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Successful candidates will have:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate and facilities management.
• Proven success managing budgets of $10M+ and multi-site operations.
• Strong background in facilities management (fire safety, health & safety) with real estate exposure.
• Experience leading teams of 5+ and overseeing large-scale projects.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills (Excel for budgeting, PowerPoint for executive presentations).
• Knowledge of building codes, construction practices, and space planning.
• Ability to travel nationally 1-2 times per year and be on call for critical issues.
• Nice-to-Haves: ESG experience, bilingual (French), CADD knowledge.

What's in it for you:

• 150K annually
• Competitive Compensation: Up to $150K base + 18% annual bonus (historically paid in full).
• Generous Time Off: 20 vacation days, 3 personal days, 1 volunteer day, plus sick leave.
• Flexible Benefits: $1,500 credit for wellness or additional vacation days.
• Retirement Savings: RRSP with 150% match on contributions up to 4% (you contribute 4%, Symcor adds 6%).
• Day-One Eligibility: Full benefits and RRSP from your start date.
• Career Growth: Median tenure of 11+ years; strong internal promotion track record.
• Stability & Impact: Join a well-established team in a leading Canadian FinTech company with a national footprint.

Additional Consideration given to:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align real estate and facilities decisions with long-term business objectives and growth plans.
• Vendor & Contract Negotiation: Expertise in negotiating service agreements and managing vendor performance for cost optimization.
• Risk Management: Skilled in identifying operational risks and implementing mitigation strategies for critical environments.
• Change Management: Experience leading organizational change related to workspace transformation and process improvements.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in analyzing occupancy data, cost metrics, and forecasting trends to inform strategy.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong ability to influence and communicate effectively with VP/SVP-level executives and cross-functional teams.
• Technology Integration: Familiarity with digital tools for facilities management, space planning, and reporting dashboards.
• Crisis Response: Capability to manage emergency situations and ensure business continuity under pressure.

This posting is for an active opening. Interested? Please apply directly online Agilus would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.We encourage you to visit agilus.ca regularly or subscribe to our email alerts at as new exciting employment opportunities become available daily.
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