Regional Property Lead
About the role
Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description Position Purpose The Regional Property Lead plays a key role within the Property Department, providing regional oversight and relationship management for owned and leased properties in alignment with organizational strategy. This position manages facility operations, maintenance, and construction activities, partners closely with ministry units, divisional staff, and THQ Property, and ensures compliance with internal and external standards. Through regular property inspections and proactive planning, the role supports safe, secure, and sustainable facilities that enable The Salvation Army to effectively serve communities across the region.
Key Accountabilities
- Deliver effective regional oversight of owned and leased properties that aligns with organizational strategy and operational priorities.
- Build and sustain strong partnerships with ministry units, divisional staff, and THQ Property to ensure responsive and coordinated property support.
- Ensure facilities are well‑maintained, functional, and fit for purpose through the management of maintenance, capital, and construction activities.
- Achieve compliance with all internal policies, standards, and external regulatory requirements across the regional property portfolio.
- Proactively assess property condition and risk through regular inspections, reviews, and performance monitoring.
- Identify current and emerging property needs and lead the development and implementation of practical, cost‑effective solutions.
- Support safe, secure, and sustainable environments that protect occupants, assets, and organizational reputation.
- Enable ministry units to effectively serve their communities by ensuring property infrastructure supports program delivery and long‑term mission goals.
Education And Experience Qualifications
- Post-secondary education degree or experience in fields such as property management, architecture, operations, asset management or a relevant discipline.
- Certified Property or Facility Management designation is an asset.
- Seven (7) years’ of experience in facilities management and project management of construction/maintenance projects
- Seven (7) years’ of professional experience focused specifically on building engineering, maintenance, operations, facilities, construction, or relevant experience
- Build strong, respectful relationships and communicate effectively with a diverse client population.
- Apply strong problem‑solving, analytical, and critical‑thinking skills, balancing technical expertise, creativity, reasonableness, and cultural sensitivity.
- Interpret complex architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings to support informed property decisions.
- Demonstrate leadership, responsiveness, and creativity in delivering property services, managing escalations with urgency and empathy.
- Plan, manage, and oversee property improvement projects and scheduled maintenance programs within budget and time constraints, including preparing tender documents.
- Align with The Salvation Army’s values and maintain the flexibility to travel throughout the region (valid G‑license and vehicle considered an asset).
Working Conditions
- Overtime may be required to meet deadlines and to support front lines needs
- Regular work outside
- Travel is required within the region extensively (up to 50% of time)
Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $100,390.71 to $125,488.38 with a maximum of $150,586.06.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army in Canada
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.
Regional Property Lead
About the role
Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description Position Purpose The Regional Property Lead plays a key role within the Property Department, providing regional oversight and relationship management for owned and leased properties in alignment with organizational strategy. This position manages facility operations, maintenance, and construction activities, partners closely with ministry units, divisional staff, and THQ Property, and ensures compliance with internal and external standards. Through regular property inspections and proactive planning, the role supports safe, secure, and sustainable facilities that enable The Salvation Army to effectively serve communities across the region.
Key Accountabilities
- Deliver effective regional oversight of owned and leased properties that aligns with organizational strategy and operational priorities.
- Build and sustain strong partnerships with ministry units, divisional staff, and THQ Property to ensure responsive and coordinated property support.
- Ensure facilities are well‑maintained, functional, and fit for purpose through the management of maintenance, capital, and construction activities.
- Achieve compliance with all internal policies, standards, and external regulatory requirements across the regional property portfolio.
- Proactively assess property condition and risk through regular inspections, reviews, and performance monitoring.
- Identify current and emerging property needs and lead the development and implementation of practical, cost‑effective solutions.
- Support safe, secure, and sustainable environments that protect occupants, assets, and organizational reputation.
- Enable ministry units to effectively serve their communities by ensuring property infrastructure supports program delivery and long‑term mission goals.
Education And Experience Qualifications
- Post-secondary education degree or experience in fields such as property management, architecture, operations, asset management or a relevant discipline.
- Certified Property or Facility Management designation is an asset.
- Seven (7) years’ of experience in facilities management and project management of construction/maintenance projects
- Seven (7) years’ of professional experience focused specifically on building engineering, maintenance, operations, facilities, construction, or relevant experience
- Build strong, respectful relationships and communicate effectively with a diverse client population.
- Apply strong problem‑solving, analytical, and critical‑thinking skills, balancing technical expertise, creativity, reasonableness, and cultural sensitivity.
- Interpret complex architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings to support informed property decisions.
- Demonstrate leadership, responsiveness, and creativity in delivering property services, managing escalations with urgency and empathy.
- Plan, manage, and oversee property improvement projects and scheduled maintenance programs within budget and time constraints, including preparing tender documents.
- Align with The Salvation Army’s values and maintain the flexibility to travel throughout the region (valid G‑license and vehicle considered an asset).
Working Conditions
- Overtime may be required to meet deadlines and to support front lines needs
- Regular work outside
- Travel is required within the region extensively (up to 50% of time)
Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $100,390.71 to $125,488.38 with a maximum of $150,586.06.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army in Canada
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.