Manager Premises Strategy and Operations

Canada Life

$86K — $144K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in premises or facilities management
  • Post-secondary education in business, operations, or facilities management
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to build relationships across diverse teams
  • Experience with organizational change initiatives
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Financial acumen with budgeting experience
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations and issue resolution for 50 advisory offices
  • Act as primary contact for facilities and vendors, overseeing performance
  • Partner with Corporate Properties on strategic space planning and lease renewals
  • Support development and maintenance of national premises policies
  • Lead communications and change management for premises initiatives
  • Provide input on real estate decisions and office design strategies
  • Identify operational efficiencies and manage premises budgets
  • Monitor office portfolio data to support strategic decision-making

Benefits

  • Career growth opportunities
  • Hybrid work model
  • Supportive team environment
  • Access to comprehensive benefits package
  • Professional development programs
Full Job Description
Permanent Full Time

We are looking for a Manager, Premises Strategy and Operations to support the planning, management, and evolution of our advisory office footprint across Canada. In this role, you will act as the primary liaison between advisory teams, Corporate Properties, and third-party vendors to ensure effective premises operations, strategic space planning, and a consistent experience across our national office network.

What you will do
  • Manage day-to-day premises operations and issue resolution across approximately 50 advisory offices nationwide
  • Act as the primary business contact for facilities and premises vendors, including oversight of vendor performance and service delivery
  • Partner with Corporate Properties on lease renewals, office refresh initiatives, relocations, closures, and space planning activities
  • Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of nationally consistent premises policies, practices, and governance processes
  • Lead planning, implementation, communications, and change management activities for premises-related initiatives
  • Provide business input into real estate portfolio decisions, office design strategies, and evolving workspace requirements
  • Collaborate with field leaders to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and manage premises-related budgets and expenses
  • Monitor office portfolio data, including capacity, lease commitments, costs, risks, and future space requirements, to support strategic decision-making


What you will bring
  • 7+ years of experience in premises management, facilities management, operations, project coordination, business planning, or a related field
  • Post-secondary education in business, operations, facilities management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups and cross-functional teams
  • Experience leading or supporting organizational change initiatives and managing associated communications
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical, business-focused solutions
  • Financial acumen with experience supporting budgets, forecasting, and expense management
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with leaders, vendors, and business partners at all levels
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on innovation, process optimization, and enhancing the advisor and customer experience


The base salary for this position is between $86,600 - $144,300 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Requisition ID: 6821

Category: Corporate Functions

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