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AVP Corporate Real Estate

Oakville, Ontario - Canada

Who we are

Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.
 
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.
 
Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Associate Vice President for Corporate Real Estate who will provide strategic leadership for the company's global property assets and workplace environments. Key accountabilities include developing and executing a comprehensive global real estate strategy aligned with business objectives; optimizing the real estate portfolio through expert management of leases, transactions, and capital projects; enhancing the workplace experience and overseeing efficient facility operations globally, ensuring financial performance and cost-efficiency across all real estate and facilities activities while leading a dedicated team. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

As a Associate Vice President for Corporate Real Estate your key area of responsibility will be to manage global lease agreements, including negotiations, renewals, expansions, terminations, and relocations. Partner with landlords, brokers, developers, and legal teams to ensure favorable lease terms and compliance with local regulations. Oversee teams responsible for the day-to-day facilities management, ensuring seamless office operations and a best-in-class workplace experience. Lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability. You will also partner with cross-functional teams including HR, IT, Finance, and Legal to align office and facilities strategy with company needs.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Having a deep understanding of commercial lease negotiations, lease structures, real estate market dynamics, real estate portfolio management, facility management principles and workplace strategy on a global scale and knowledge of regional and international real estate laws, contracts and compliance requirements.

  • Possessing expertise in office expansions, renovations, relocations, and space planning to support company growth while having the ability to develop and implement workplace experience programs, including food and beverage, security and maintenance.

  • Having a strong ability to lead global teams, mentor direct reports, and collaborate across departments (HR, IT, Finance, Legal), and skilled in managing relationships with landlords, brokers, developers and external vendors.

  • Proven ability to oversee global budgets, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure financial accountability in real estate and facilities operations and experience with contract negotiations, vendor management and capital expenditure planning. Comfortable leveraging technology including AI, BI and analytics to manage Financials.

What you'll bring to the role:

  • Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Business Administration, Finance or related field.

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration is an asset.

  • Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience in related field may be substituted.

  • Certified Facility Manager (CFM) is an asset.

  • Real Property Administrator (RPA) is an asset.

  • 12+ years in: Global real estate, facilities management or corporate workplace strategy.

  • Proven track record in securing favourable lease negotiations, portfolio management, and office expansions on a global scale.

  • Strong experience working with landlords, brokers, and developers to secure favourable agreements.

  • Building and managing global cross-functional high-performance team and multi-disciplinary projects.

  • 8+ years experience leading international, cross-functional teams across multiple regions and time zones.

  • Hiring, mentoring, and developing facilities, real estate and workplace experience teams.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
 
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
 

Why job seekers choose Geotab

Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
 
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.

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