About Symcor Symcor enables secure data exchanges and supporting business processes, to help clients succeed in an evolving digital world. Trusted by Canada's largest institutions for over 25 years to support their digital transformations, Symcor aligns industry participants to solve common challenges in the most effective and efficient way. Our goal is for every employee to feel valued and accepted as part of the team and connected to Symcor and our values, fostering a sense of belonging. Symcor is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you need accommodation for the interview process, just let us know!

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The Opportunity: Symcor is seeking a strategic and experienced leader to join our team as Director, Real Estate & Facilities. If you're passionate about creating safe, efficient, and future-ready workspaces, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact

This role will lead enterprise-wide facilities and real estate services across Canada, shaping environments that support productivity and innovation. Collaborate with client groups to develop strategies that align with business goals and create future-ready work environments.

This is a hybrid role with flexible onsite expectations, typically 1 to 2 days per week. New employees are expected to be onsite 2 to 3 times a week during their first three months to support onboarding and collaboration.

About The Role: Project & Construction Management:

• Lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of all construction and renovation projects across Symcor facilities.
• Develop business cases for capital projects and secure executive approvals.
• Manage internal and external resources, including RFPs, contracts, and project plans.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.

Facility Operations:

• Oversee building systems (HVAC, electrical, critical systems) and ensure operational efficiency.
• Approve and direct site improvements, from design to execution.
• Manage facility teams across all locations, ensuring high standards in health & safety, security, space, and asset management.
• Maintain mission-critical environments to ensure 100% uptime.
• Manage the integration of an ESG program into facility management practice to minimize the facilities impact on the environment.

Real Estate Strategy & Leasing:

• Develop and execute Symcor’s real estate strategy across all facilities.
• Lead lease negotiations and manage all leasing transactions.
• Ensure accuracy in documentation, monitor key lease terms, and maintain strong landlord relationships.

Budget Oversight:

• Prepare and manage a $22M premises and $5M capital budget.
• Approve service contracts, vendor proposals, and ensure fiscal accountability.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure timely processing of invoices and year-end financials.

People Leadership:

• Lead and develop a diverse team of managers, trades, and contractors.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Set strategic goals, coach team members, and support career development.

Health & Safety:

• Champion Symcor’s Health & Safety Program and ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Oversee training, inspections, emergency preparedness, and government reporting.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure all facilities and real estate programs meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Manage audit responses and maintain documentation for critical environments.

What You Need to Succeed: Education:

• Post-secondary degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional designations such as FMA, RPA, or CFM are considered assets.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate and facilities management.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale projects and managing multi-site operations.
• Bilingual (French and English) would be an asset.

Skill requirements:

• Deep knowledge of building codes, construction practices, and space planning.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and vendor contracts.
• Knowledge of current building, fire, health and safety codes and related legislation.
• Knowledge of construction procedures and practices, and related architectural, mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of management, external authorities, and industry professionals.
• Provide support for the preparation and update of the CADD (Computer Aided Design Drafting) Drawing Database.

What’s In It For You At Symcor, we define our success by what we help others achieve. We were created to support our clients and, through our products, services, and solutions, protect and strengthen their brands. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program that includes a competitive compensation package, flexible benefits and time away options, retirement and savings plans and a commitment to your overall health and well-being through our myWell-being program.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Opportunities to do challenging work and progressively take on greater accountabilities for growth.
• We foster an inclusive atmosphere of One Symcor with our philosophy of +1 Unique You®, we harness each employee’s uniqueness, different skills, backgrounds, and perspectives to contribute to mutual success. It is the diversity of our people and the inclusive environment that has been and will always be key to Symcor’s success.

Symcor is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Upon request, we will provide accommodation for candidates.