Director, Facilities & Property Management

Mississauga, home to more than 700,000 residents, is a successful and dynamic world-class city. People choose Mississauga for its connected, vibrant outdoor public spaces, creating memorable experiences, and recognize it as a leader in the stewardship of the natural environment. We are in an exciting period of significant growth with inspirational possibilities and potential. Mississauga is a place where people choose to be and where businesses choose to grow and thrive. Mississauga is recognized throughout Ontario as an emerging multicultural destination that has redeveloped its waterfront, animated its downtown core, and protected its natural areas in welcoming visitors to the City.

Reporting to the Commissioner, Corporate Services, the successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary professional team in the delivery of facilities asset and property management programs on behalf of the corporation. This includes asset planning, space planning and accessibility, capital design and construction, energy management, maintenance and security services, and civic precinct operations. The Director will be responsible for defining service levels for facility maintenance, undertaking business planning, budgeting, and establishing operating policies and procedures for the Division. Skilled at relationship management, the Director will provide professional advice to client departments and Council on real estate and property related matters. As a seasoned leader, the Director will provide guidance and direction to staff teams and foster a progressive culture of engaged, high-performing employees.

The ideal candidate will come with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in facilities management, capital project delivery and operations experience in a senior management role. A university degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Real Estate, or a related field of study is required. A Professional Mechanical or Electrical Engineer and/or Licensed Architect designation is desirable. You have demonstrated expertise in project management, long-term capital asset planning, facility management standards, energy and climate change practices, and asset management strategies. Exposure to a public sector or non-profit organization environment would be an asset, as well as the understanding of public/private partnership models. The successful candidate must have a high level of business acumen, customer service, and the ability to successfully foster continuous improvement.

The City of Mississauga is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and the City of Mississauga throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

To explore this opportunity in confidence, please submit your cover letter and resume by July 10th, 2023 at https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en/careers/19012 or to [email protected].

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.