Property Manager (5 month contract) – McDonald's Corporate – Toronto, ON

Company Description

At McDonald’s, we are committed to being the best, and that starts with finding the best people. We have built a team of extraordinary people from around the world. We are problem solvers, risk takers, innovators, and thought leaders that take our work seriously, but have fun doing it. We challenge ourselves to get smarter and sharper every day, we value personal and professional growth, and believe in rewarding and celebrating our successes.

Job Description

The Opportunity:
The Real Estate Asset Management Department is hiring a 5-month contract covering a paternity leave for a Property Manager – National Portfolio, located in the Toronto office. The role reports to the Senior National Asset Manager. The successful candidate will partner with Franchising, Finance and Accounting, Construction, Field Service, etc. and be accountable for managing property management matters for the national portfolio of restaurants and the tenant portfolio.

Key customers include: Regional and National Leadership, Legal, Owner Operators, McOpCo (Corporate Owned) and Regional Staff.

Job Responsibilities:

• Will have shared responsibilities with property management team on a national basis.
• Works closely with Asset Managers, Reinvestment Team, Finance and Accounting
• Administers workflow management system, including intake and output of inquiries from restaurant operators, Field Services and landlords
• Liaises with landlords and restaurant owners within a specific territory on matters such as site maintenance, lease concerns, landlord approvals
• Prepares correspondence relating to landlord approvals, lease obligations, repair and maintenance work, etc.
• Reviews and verifies lease requirements for Reinvestment projects
• Solicit landlord approvals and arrange for landlord sign-off of permit authorization letters
• Review and approve invoices according to standard policies and procedures.
• Compiles data for national reporting to business units.
• Additional projects and responsibilities, as modified and developed from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in French and English is not mandatory, but the role may have some responsibility of Quebec properties, in addition to other geographies.
• 2-3 years of experience in property management or lease administration in commercial real estate, with a strong knowledge of leases
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-organized, with excellent multi-tasking and prioritizing skills to manage multiple sites at any given time, with tight deadlines – while still maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills and technologically savvy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adjust quickly to change.
• Critical thinker and ability to escalate when assistance is needed in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and lead all areas of responsibility, with minimal supervision and to impeccable professional standards.

Additional Information

McDonald’s Canada and Owner/Operators are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Our workplaces have a long-standing policy of providing fair, equitable, and accessible opportunities for all employees and prospective employees. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request.