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Senior property manager
VIA Rail Canada
Montreal, CAN
Full Time
Senior
Hybrid
3 days ago
Property ManagementFacility ManagementBudget ManagementProject ManagementLeadershipStrategic Planning
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About the Role
VIA Rail Canada is looking for a Senior Property Manager to oversee strategic and operational management of real estate activities at the Montreal Maintenance Center. The role includes managing capital and operational initiatives, a team of facility management employees, and a budget over $9M.
Key Skills for This Role
Property ManagementFacility ManagementBudget ManagementProject ManagementLeadershipStrategic Planning
Responsibilities
- Oversee the creation and prioritization of capital and operational initiatives in MMC to ensure ongoing improvement of asset protection and customer service delivery
- Manage the operating program for the Montreal Maintenance Center (MMC) including directing the activities of a team of 3 Management employees in Facility Management
- Manage the maintenance, repairs and protection of all real estate assets and facility equipment at the MMC
- Develop the operating and capital budget requirements (budget of over 9M$) and manage financial performance
- Manage real estate property in relation with federal, provincial and municipal authorities and regulatory agencies
Requirements
- Civil Engineering degree or equivalent with minimum 10 years experience in building maintenance and property management
- Experience in Supervision, preferably in a unionized environment
- Demonstrated strong budget management capacity and solid skills in project management
- Solid organizational and planning abilities
- Excellent leadership, managerial and strategic planning skills
- Must be rigorous, results oriented and flexible
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Self motivated with the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
- Strong oral & written communication skills in both English (mandatory) and in French (preferred)
- Ability to interpret site and building drawings, with full understanding of real estate terminology
- Technical knowledge and skills (SharePoint databases, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Full Job Posting
Position Overview
- As the senior property manager, the incumbent will oversee strategic and operational management of VIA Rail’s real estate activities in the Montreal Maintenance Center (MMC).
- Key responsibilities include overseeing the development and operational execution of strategic plans and initiatives for this portfolio of properties aligned with VIA Rail’s asset management policies & programs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the creation and prioritization of capital and operational initiatives in MMC to ensure an ongoing improvement of asset protection and customer service delivery.
- Manages the operating program for the Montreal Maintenance Center (MMC) including directing the activities of a team of 3 Management employees in Facility Management.
- Manages the maintenance, repairs and protection of all real estate assets and facility equipment at the Montreal Maintenance Centre (MMC).
- Develops the operating and capital budget requirements (budget of over 9M$). Manages the financial performance of the real estate assets and facility related equipment at the MMC.
- Manages real estate property in relation with federal, provincial and municipal authorities and in dealing with applicable regulatory and external agencies.
What We Are Looking For
- Civil Engineering degree or equivalent with minimum 10 years experience in building maintenance and property management.
- Experience in Supervision, preferably in a unionized environment.
- Demonstrated strong budget management capacity and solid skills in project management.
- A Certification in Project Management would be a definite asset.
- Solid organizational and planning abilities.
- Solid project management skills.
- Excellent leadership, managerial and strategic planning skills.
- Must be rigorous, results oriented and flexible – able to work in a complex, changing environment with multiple tasks.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Self motivated with the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Strong oral & written communication skills in both English (mandatory) and in French (preferred) and effective business acumen.
- Ability to interpret site and building drawings, with full understanding of real estate terminology.
Our Benefits
- Flexible schedule and hybrid work policy (depending on the position)
- Comprehensive insurance plan (medical, dental, disability, life)
- Competitive pension plan with employer contribution
- Employee assistance programs and well‑being support
- Opportunities for continuous learning (e.g., Power BI, advanced analytics, project management)
- Opportunities for advancement within a transforming organization
- Collaborative, inclusive, and innovation‑driven work environment
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