Job Description

Overview

We are currently seeking an Operations Manager to manage and oversee our GTA offices. This position is a critical role that will wear many hats and interact regularly with the Managing Director and team members to help support and drive the success of Avison Young in the market.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the Operations Manager, GTA Suburban include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Share and promote the Goals and Objectives of the Managing Director and Centres of Excellence in line with the overall corporate goals and objectives; always demonstrate alignment with the leadership team and promote the unique Avison Young culture
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the business with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach, maintaining confidentiality of all personal and private information
• Assist with improving processes in support of organizational goals; monitor adherence to policies, regulations, and procedures
• Oversee tasks and communication required to ensure the office is compliant with all legal and Real Estate Council requirements
• In collaboration with HR and Legal, prepare employment offers, term sheets and other necessary contracts/memos
• Liaise with HR for recruiting, onboarding, offboarding and personnel changes for all employees and ICs including completion of required documentation
• In collaboration with Managing Director and with the assistance of HR, manage employee performance in alignment with corporate policies, standards and best practices
• Oversight of the company\xe2\x80\x99s CRM as related to the Toronto West, Toronto North, and SWO offices
• Oversee Facilities Management of each location including Health and Safety and accurate and timely injury reporting to HR
• Manage the collection of data and input for the monthly pipeline process
• Assist AY Corporate, the MD and Ontario Controller with the preparation of annual budgets
• Review and approve certain designated operational costs up to a maximum threshold as permitted
• Interpreting financial data, monitoring expense reports, and performing cost/benefit analysis on internal programs
• Oversee tasks and communication required to ensure all insurance (E&O, Liability, etc.) is current and in force
• Assist the MD with Acquisition Analysis and Due Diligence of M&As, as required
• Analyze and execute future space planning and facility optimization
• Maintain vendor relationships for RFPs, bids, and contracts during negotiation and ongoing

Qualifications

• Education - Minimum of a 4-year college degree in a relevant functional area.
• Experience - 5+ years of experience in operations, managing several areas of work simultaneously. Experience managing people and teams. Commercial real estate industry experience a plus.

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young practices as an equal opportunity employer in all services locations around the world. We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment and integrity.

The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law.

For those requiring assistance with disabilities, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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