Strategic Facilities Analyst

Reporting to the Manager, Facility Operations, the Strategic Facilities role is responsible for strategic roadmaps that support innovative housing solutions to meet the evolving requirements of our Canadian business operations and includes stack planning, client engagement, data analytics, and project execution.

As part of a highly collaborative team, this role functions in a fast-paced environment and contributes to the execution of critical and high impact BAU activities and large projects to successfully implement the corporate facilities program.

Working with management from all divisions and stakeholders in IS, Finance, Human Resources, Property Management and facilities industry professionals, this role gathers and analyzes data relative to occupancy forecasts to understand the impact of long-term corporate goals, initiatives, and external business drivers on the real estate portfolio to set current and ongoing space usage plans. 

This position will be located in London. Limited travel may be required.

What you will do 

• Create, maintain, and develop building stack plans for corporate offices that may house 3,000+ people at any given site.
• Understand occupancy data, participate in creating the narrative around the data, and use output to influence stack plans and client communications.
• Provide planning services to Corporate Properties projects including project scope definition, budget input and oversight, project risk assessment and identification of the critical success factors for project execution.
• Provide project coordination services for the portfolio of projects. These services include project monitoring, project status reporting, client management, as well as project issue identification, escalation and resolution requirements.
• Provide account management services ensuring that customer service levels are monitored and met; ensuring that services are sufficiently mobilized to enable the effective delivery of these services to the various user divisions. Provide issue escalation and resolution services as appropriate.
• Continuously liaise with leaders throughout the organization to understand their short- and long-term objectives and their potential impact on their housing and tenant service needs. Ensure that Corporate Services plans are harmonized and aligned with the Lines of Business plans.
• Develop presentation and other material for senior management and participate in promoting and increasing the awareness of Corporate Properties services, policies, procedures, and constraints to the various lines of business.

What you will bring 

Core skill sets include innovative problem solving, strong project management, effective communication (oral and written) across all levels of the organization, ability to work independently within the confines of tight and often fluid schedules together with a high degree of diplomacy balanced by an absolute focus on customer centricity and service excellence.

Education:

• Post-secondary education

Experience:

• Minimum 5-years experience in a facilities related field and experience in corporate environment.

Skills:

• Exceptional teamwork,
• Planning and organization skills
• Business acumen and business analysis skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, as well as tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness with the ability to influence others.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle the pressures of deadlines and strong time management.
• Proficient user of Microsoft office Suite – Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing. 

We are one of Canada's top 100 employers!

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.  

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.  

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted  

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