Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Facility Operations, the Manager, Strategic Facilities Planning role is responsible for understanding how current and ongoing changes in our new ways of work impact the utilization of our corporate real estate portfolio. Leading a team of Strategic Facilities Analysts, the Manager, Strategic Facilities Planning leads the way in delivering strategic building stacking and occupancy roadmaps that facilitate innovative housing solutions to meet the evolving requirements of our Canadian business operations including client engagement, program management, and data analytics.

As we continue to develop the workplace strategy for Canada Life, this individual may be required to take on additional responsibilities in response to alignments that support building services.

As part of a highly collaborative team, this role functions in a fast-paced environment with dynamic shifts pending business needs, managing both current and continual improvement of how we plan our buildings in response to occupancy, execution of critical and high impact enterprise programs, and collaboration with peers and stakeholders to deliver successful implementation of the facilities program.

Working with leaders from all divisions and stakeholders in IS, Finance, Human Resources, Property Management and facilities industry professionals, the Manager, Strategic Facilities Planning relies on relationships and service excellence to deliver on both strategic and tactical initiatives to deliver on cross-country initiatives.

This position is in Toronto and is required to be onsite on a daily basis. Oversight of a national team and property portfolio will require travel to various Canada Life locations across Canada.

What you will do

• Leadership of a team of Strategic Facilities Planners and act to represent the team amongst Corporate Properties leadership and executive leadership.
• Oversight of current and ongoing stack planning exercises for the entirety of the Canadian real estate portfolio, ensuring a full understanding of each site and how corporate strategy impacts the real estate planning.
• Understanding of occupancy data and how it impacts current and ongoing stack planning, with the ability to pivot quickly to answer demand.
• Use knowledge of stack plans and workplace strategy to simulate long-term simulations that may assist in decision making impacting Canada Life\xe2\x80\x99s occupancy and real estate strategy.
• Develop formal project plans where project size and other factors warrant it, may include timelines, budget, and requirement documentation.
• Use long-term planning knowledge to impact capital and expense budget planning.
• Support leaders throughout the organization to react to changing business needs; ensure that facilities plans align with business objectives and team requirements.
• Participate and contribute towards tactical and strategic planning material relative to policies, procedures, objectives, service delivery models, housing strategies, and continuous improvements.
• Develop presentation and other material for senior management and participate in promoting and increasing the awareness of Corporate Properties services, policies, procedures, and constraints to the various lines of business.

What you will bring

Core skill sets include strong communication and team work skills, focus on collaborative efforts, with a strong tactical and customer service focus. Effective project management skills and the ability to work with autonomy, diplomacy, and dynamically.

Education:

• Post-secondary education
• Professional designation is preferred, either FMP or PMP, or relevant experience.

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years experience in facilities planning work
• Project management of large and small scale corporate properties projects
• Change and client management through large enterprise-wide initiatives
• Leadership of a remote team across multiple sites
• First-hand knowledge of Integrated Facilities Management Systems

Skills:

• Proven leadership skills with an emphasis on workplace engagement
• Planning and organizational skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, as well as tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness with the ability to influence and persuade others
• Ability to prioritize work and handle the pressures of deadlines with excellent time management skills
• Budgeting, financial analysis and financial management
• Business acumen and business analysis skills
• Proficient user of Microsoft office Suite \xe2\x80\x93 Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, MSProject, and Excel

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You\xe2\x80\x99re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You\xe2\x80\x99ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It\xe2\x80\x99s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that\xe2\x80\x99s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we\xe2\x80\x99re one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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