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Raymond James Ltd. is Canada’s leading independent investment dealers offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.
Corporate Facilities Manager - Bilingual
How does the role impact the organization?
Raymond James Ltd. is seeking a Corporate Facilities Manager to join our dynamic team. The role will work out of our downtown Toronto office. Raymond James Ltd. is one of Canada’s leading full-service independent investment dealers offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.
Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Facilities located in Vancouver BC, the ideal candidate will be a strong team player that will serve as the central Canadian manager for the Corporate Facilities group. The role will work closely with the Vice President, Corporate Facilities and Raymond James leadership team to manage RJL’s leased corporate and branch offices across Canada with a primary focus on Ontario and Quebec. The role is multifaceted and will lead; day to day maintenance and management, new build projects, renovations, office reconfigurations and ongoing relationship management/administration with vendors and building Landlords.
What will your role be responsible for?
- Facilities Management: Involvement with space layout plan/design and acting in a primary role for the coordination of all aspects of tenant improvement build outs and renovation projects:
- Meet with internal stakeholders to understand and assess business requirements;
- Coordinate with designers to request and refine design proposals;
- Work with the VP, Corporate Facilities during the design process to finalize floor plans, budgeting and construction schedule;
- Engage with external vendors (i.e. mechanical and electrical engineers, furniture vendors) to ensure project budget and timelines are met;
- Work closely with IT team to plan and implement technology infrastructure, including network cabling, Zoom rooms;
- Attend regular meetings with designers, IT team, and contractors to review timelines and progress;
- Plan and manage the installation of furniture and equipment for offices, meeting rooms and workstations;
- Maintenance Facilitation: Lead all facets of ongoing office maintenance (service requests, moves, repairs, and building maintenance); ensuring service excellence
- Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Relationship management and oversight of vendors including but not limited to: contractors and trades, cleaning/maintenance, confidential shredding services, beverage services and postage machines. Maintain clear and proactive communication channels with business stakeholders and Landlords
- Health and Safety: Be a standing member of the Raymond James Health and Safety Committee in Ontario. This Committee establishes and implements policies and programs to assist in maintaining safe conditions and work practices, while facilitating employee participation in health and safety activities;
- Sustainability Initiatives: Represent Corporate Facilities as a member of the RJ Green Team. This team meets on a monthly basis to discuss ideas on how to reduce our carbon footprint; promote green initiatives; and to look for ways to increase awareness and environmental sustainability in our workplaces;
- Security Access: Maintain security access card database and reconcile with Building Security bi-annually and oversight of all aspects of the hotel desk/office booking system;
- This role requires in-office presence a minimum of 4 days per week.
What can you expect from us?
Our most important investment is in people. Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd offers flexible workstyles, a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits range from Health Benefits, RRSP Matching Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, Discretionary Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and many more! We also support internal promotion and community involvement.