Reporting to the Regional Service Line Leader (RSLL), Real Property Management Services (RPMS), the Technical Specialist, Real Property Management provides expert contract management advice and services in support of the delivery of complex operations and maintenance activities for Client‑Partner facilities.
The incumbent manages and administers complex contracts related to facility management, maintenance, energy management, and minor construction, and/or provides advanced support to regional coordinators. Acting as a technical specialist for Client‑Partners, the role includes reviewing and authorizing change requests that exceed site‑level Delegated Signing Authority (DSA), coaching and mentoring Real Property Management coordinators, and leading monthly teleconference calls.
The Technical Specialist reviews requests above their DSA and provides recommendations to the RSLL, RPMS, contributes to complex national and regional RPMS initiatives, and develops creative solutions to ensure effective service delivery, collaboration, and high‑quality, timely outcomes at the regional level. The incumbent also plays a key role in managing Client‑Partner relationships.
KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The following duties and responsibilities are representative but not all-inclusive.
Primary Responsibilities
* Complete complex real property project work, including providing technical advice and guidance on contract management, asset assessments, lease and land acquisition guidance, technical reviews, and strategic and development plans
* Review, authorize, and/or provide direction on Delegated Signing Authority (DSA) requests related to real property contracts
* Support and oversee the development of complex contracts, including Facilities Management / Inspection Testing Maintenance (ITM) contracts and Energy Performance Contracts, as well as new and replacement contractual requirements
* Research industry trends, standards, and Client‑Partner needs, and develop technical guidance and reference documents
* Support regional and national RPMS initiatives
* Provide peer review of technical documents
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships within DCC, and with industry, Client‑Partners, and other stakeholders
* Ensure quality standards are met in alignment with corporate and Client‑Partner expectations
Other Responsibilities
* Contribute to drafting real property‑related contract communications and policy documents
* Prepare monthly reports and compile real property data for internal use and Client‑Partners
* Support and/or lead business development activities
* Identify, assess, and manage risk
* Perform other duties as assigned
SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge
* Best practices, methods, trends, and legislation related to real property, land use, facilities management and maintenance, and infrastructure
* Client‑Partner, Public Services and Procurement Canada, and Treasury Board Secretariat policies and procedures
* Project, contract, and risk management principles
Education and Experience
* University degree in engineering, architecture, property management, or a related field
* Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
* Apply project and risk management techniques effectively
* Write, review, and assess complex technical documents
* Use applicable computer software and operating systems
* Provide functional guidance, advice, and technical direction to colleagues and Client‑Partners
WORKING CONDITIONS
* Typical office environment with occasional travel
* Some work may occur on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment
Check out your benefits
Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.
Your package includes:
Health and Wellness
* 100% employer‑paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
* $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
* $2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage
* Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans
Home and Family
* Life, accidental‑death, and short‑term disability insurance
* Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
* Maternity and parental leave top‑up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
* Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home
Leave and Retirement
* Public‑service pension
* Comprehensive vacation and other paid‑leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans
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