Sr Facilities Manager

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

The Senior Facilities Manger will lead a geographically-diverse team of Facilities Managers (FM’s) to achieve their business and personal goals. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation and management within our corporate environment. This role ensures that all facilities are maintained to the highest standard, aligns with company goals, and enhances Business Partner satisfaction. The Senior Facilities Manager will lead a team of facilities professionals, manage vendor relationships, and coordinate with internal departments to deliver exceptional service.

What will you do?

• Manage and oversee all aspects of facilities operations, ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations

• Collaborate with Business Partners to address their needs, concerns, and requests, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and maintaining strong relationships

• Coordinate with internal Corporate Real Estate departments, to support project delivery and resolve any facilities-related issues

• Develop and manage budgets for facilities operations, including forecasting, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost-effective solutions

• Lead and mentor a team of facilities professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations

• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee the performance of service providers, such as cleaning, maintenance, and security personnel

• Implement and oversee sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of facilities operations

What do you need to succeed?

• Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada and worldwide

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in facilities management, with at least 3 years in a senior or supervisory role

• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance procedures, and safety regulations

• Proficiency in facilities management software and tools

• Certification in Facilities Management (e.g., CFM, FMP, or equivalent)

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with tenants, vendors, and internal stakeholders

• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resources

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to handle complex facilities-related issues

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

• We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential

• We’re honored to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada

• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health

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The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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