Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.

Our Real Estate division manages the province’s portfolio of government buildings and land, which is one of the largest and most diverse in the country. We oversee the day-to-day operations, long-term maintenance, and lead the execution of future strategy for these facilities through partnerships with private-sector Service Providers, the client users and internally across IO. We are responsible for ensuring provincially owned real estate is being used in the best, most optimal way. Finding innovative ways to reduce and revitalize the government’s building and land holdings is central to our business and integral to the value we provide Ontarians.

We are currently looking for a Portfolio Real Estate Manager to provide leadership and real estate expertise in the development and implementation of asset management, capital investment, budget and financial management programs and initiatives, for an assigned portfolio ministries and programs that operate in the Province's Real Estate assets.

Work Location Options: This position offers flexibility to work from any of our 3 established office locations in Toronto, Kingston and Ottawa.

What You Will Do:

• Foster and promote strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop the best use of government assets focusing on aligning ministry requirements with current and future real estate requirements.
• Provide oversight and guidance to ensure delivery of cost-effective and sustainable property management solutions through collaboration with service providers and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, oversight and guidance to Service Providers responsible for the execution of all property management services and solutions, including providing support during escalations and acting as the point of contact for unresolved operational matters.
• Develop briefing material, business case and scenario planning materials for Ministry and/or IO Senior Management.
• Hold Service Providers accountable to contractual and overall high delivery standards including scrutinizing sensitive operational matters (e.g., asbestos abatements, mould remediations), ensuring accurate operational reporting and providing financial oversight and stewardship including budget review/analysis.

What We’re Looking For:

• The successful candidate should have a minimum of seven years experience in directly managing large multi-property portfolios, or equivalent time working in a real estate organization in a role adjacent to building operations, commercial leasing, and/or asset management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management or related field; professional designations (CPM, CFM, RPA) considered an asset.
• Strong strategic planning, financial management, and problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of property management, including leasing, property maintenance, outsourcing models, tenant relations, and reporting.
• Strategic planning skills, and solid understanding of infrastructure and property management issues, trends and solutions within public and private sectors.
• Experience in financial management and business planning, an ability to make decisions and exercise sound judgment in a sensitive environment, and the aptitude to identify problems, analyze and interpret data to make recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment is a must.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite Office Products is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in the preparation of briefing notes, business cases, and other corporate reporting is an asset.

What We Offer:

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
• A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
• Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs
• A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

We offer a competitive salary range of $99,800 to $149,700 (PM5 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

This posting will close on December 8, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.