Reporting to the Regional Service Line Leader (RSLL), Real Property Management Services (RPMS), the Technical Specialist, Real Property Management, provides contract management advice and services related to Facilities Maintenance (FM) and Service Contracts (SC) to support regional coordinators. The incumbent acts as a technical specialist for and provides support to the Client-Partners, including reviewing and authorizing change requests that exceed site-level Delegated Signing Authority (DSA). The Technical Specialist, Real Property Management, also coaches and mentors FM & SC coordinators, includes leading monthly calls with them. The incumbent reviews requests above their DSA and recommends to the RSLL, RPMS the next steps to take, and provides input on complex national and regional RPMS initiatives. In addition, the incumbent provides real property assistance, including planning and documentation assistance, to the Client-Partner, and liaises with municipalities and other government organizations, as required. The Technical Specialist develops creative solutions to ensure service line support and collaboration, and the quality and timeliness of deliverables at the regional level, and manages the Client-Partner relationship.
KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive :
Primary
- Provide technical advice, guidance and expertise in response to contract inquiries, and mitigate general contract management issues related to FM and SC
- Review, authorize and / or provide direction in response to DSA requests from FM and SC
- Oversee the development of complex contracts, such as those for FM / Inspection Testing Maintenance (ITM), including new requirements and replacement contracts
- Provide technical services, research support and advice related to property searches and legal agreements
- Conduct market research and make recommendations (e.g. cost calculations such as cost per square foot and relevant costs) on a daily, monthly or annual basis
- Draft agreements and proposals
- Support the Client-Partners in liaising with municipalities and other government organizations
- Research industry trends and standards and Client -Partner needs, and develop technical and guidance documents
- Support regional and national RPMS initiatives
- Peer review technical documents
- Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and / or stakeholders
- Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations
Other
Help draft FM and SC communications and policyPrepare monthly reports and compile FM data (e.g. internal data and data for the Client-Partners)Support and / or lead business development activitiesDraft or provide input into business cases for leasing and / or building acquisitions for the Client-Partner and plan for future facilitiesManage riskOther duties as assignedSKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge
Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in real property, land use, facilities management and maintenance, and infrastructureClient-Partner, Public Services and Procurement Canada, and Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat policies and proceduresProject, contract and risk management principlesFormal Education and / or Certification(s) and Experience
Minimum : university degree in engineering, architecture, law, land use planning, property management or related field with eight years’ relevant real estate experience, or the equivalentAbilities
Apply project and risk management techniquesWrite and review complex technical documentsUse applicable computer software and operating systemsRead and understand site plans and / or floor plansDEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Provide functional direction and advice to other employees and the Client-PartnersWORKING CONDITIONS
Typical office environment with occasional travelSome work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipmentCheck 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 coverageTelus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plansHome and Family
Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insuranceEnhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance programMaternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeksFlexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from homeLeave and Retirement
Public-service pensionComprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans