Director – Buildings

Department mission

Ensure the long-term viability, functionality, and maintenance of the City’s public buildings with a focus on sustainable development and improving citizens’ quality of life.

Responsibilities and goals associated with the position

Reporting to the Director General, the incumbent manages the activities of his or her department. He or she serves as a key strategic advisor to senior management on matters related to the operation, maintenance, and compliance with standards, as well as the expansion or reconstruction of all municipal buildings and public facilities. He or she is responsible for maintaining the performance of real estate assets with a focus on sustainable development.

Specific tasks

• Promote a vision and strategic directions aligned with the City’s strategic plan and define guidelines to steer its implementation;
• Exercise decision-making leadership focused on results and the achievement of objectives;
• Mobilize resources and ensure organizational stability in the context of change;
• Be able to build high-performing teams;
• Act as a coach to the management team;
• Fulfill responsibilities transparently and in compliance with high legal and regulatory standards;
• Establish performance indicators with a constant focus on achieving efficiency goals;
• Maintain rigorous, effective, and responsible management of all activities;
• Ensure the implementation and monitoring of real estate asset management systems based on short, medium, and long-term needs, and structure operating and capital budgets accordingly;
• Provide all decision-making recommendations to senior management and the City Council;
• Establish close ties and maintain excellent relationships with all internal and external stakeholders;
• Perform any other related tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the position;
• A master’s degree in project management, a Master of Business Administration (MBA), or a Master of Public Administration (MPA) is an asset;
• Active member of a professional order related to the position would be considered an asset;
• A total of 6 to 10 years of experience in similar roles, preferably in the municipal sector, is required for this position;
• Experience and strong aptitude in managing large-scale projects;
• Good knowledge of French and English, sufficient to effectively carry on a conversation, participate in various work meetings, and write high-quality texts or reports in either language;
• Very strong ability to motivate and empower work teams, combined with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage and adapt quickly in environments subject to frequent change;
• Be able to manage rigorously within a complex regulatory and legal environment;
• Have a good understanding of the municipal vision and organization: grasp organizational issues and be able to communicate them;