Vice President, Property Management - NPO
Community and Social Sector
Organizational context
Our client is a well-established organization operating in the community and social sector, recognized for the tangible impact of its services on its clients. With a presence across multiple locations and undergoing rapid growth, the organization is currently in the midst of a major phase of restructuring and optimizing its operations to support its growth, improve its organizational performance, and ensure the sustainability of its infrastructure and services.
In this context, we are seeking a Vice President of Property and Logistics Operations to play a strategic role in managing and optimizing real estate, logistics, and operational support services. This role will directly contribute to operational efficiency, sound asset management, and the evolution of the organization’s practices and operating methods.
Job specification
Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President of Property and Logistics Operations serves as a strategic partner for all activities related to real estate, multi-site operations, and logistics. He or she actively contributes to the implementation of a structured, high-performing, and sustainable management model within a dynamic and growing environment.
The incumbent supervises multidisciplinary teams in a unionized environment and serves as a member of the executive committee. He or she ensures the overall performance of operations, structures management practices, and optimizes processes to enhance organizational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and implement an integrated vision for real estate, logistics, and operational support services
- Structure and optimize operating procedures to improve the performance and consistency of multi-site operations
- Oversee activities related to real estate operations, maintenance, infrastructure, and logistics
- Implement processes, tools, and governance mechanisms that promote financial (rent) and operational efficiency by fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Ensure the financial performance of operations under your responsibility and optimize asset management
- Implement rigorous mechanisms for budget monitoring, cost control, and investment management
- Promote a proactive, preventive, and structured approach to operations
- Work closely with various departments to ensure alignment of organizational priorities
- Lead, engage, and develop multidisciplinary teams in a unionized environment
- Represent the organization to various institutional and business partners
- Actively contribute to strategic directions and organizational decisions as a member of the executive committee
Required profile
We are seeking a strategic and inspiring leader, recognized for their ability to build, structure, optimize, and develop strategic and proactive real estate functions in complex and rapidly changing environments.
With excellent business acumen and strong influence, the candidate stands out for their pragmatic approach, rigorous management style, and ability to motivate teams to achieve sustainable results.
The ideal candidate possesses the following characteristics:
- Relevant university degree in management, real estate, engineering, administration, or a related field
- Significant experience managing complex, multi-site real estate operations
- Experience in team management
- Solid experience in organizational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Strong focus on performance, efficiency, and results
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in complex and growing environments
- Experience in a community, parapublic, or social mission organization (an asset)