Director, Real Estate Systems
GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries. We believe in generating value by creating vibrant, sustainable communities that engage, excite, and inspire. Our people live our values through the work they do and the results they deliver. Our core values are keeping our word, working better together and embracing diversity.As Director, Real Estate Systems, reporting directly to the Vice President, Real Estate Systems, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and advancing the technology platforms that support our national real estate portfolio. This role helps ensure both our enterprise and building systems are aligned to business strategy, scalable, secure, and continuously evolving.You will play a leadership role, along with the Director, Enterprise Systems, and Director, Building Systems in the evolution of both Enterprise Systems (with a primary focus on Yardi) and Building Systems (BMS, IoT, and smart technologies)—driving integration, modernization, and business value. This is a highly visible role requiring strong leadership, operational depth, and the ability to influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.This position is ideal for a leader who combines strategic thinking with executional excellence, and who brings a passion for leveraging technology to improve operational performance, enhance asset value, and enable future innovation. This position provides a unique opportunity to influence both enterprise and building systems ecosystems while continuing to modernize real estate technology platforms through the evolution of data, automation and AI capabilities.LocationToronto, Winnipeg, Montreal, Calgary, or VancouverResponsibilitiesEnterprise SystemsWork with the Director, Enterprise Systems to support, optimize, and champion continuous improvement of the Yardi platform and related enterprise applicationsAct as a senior escalation point for complex issues, troubleshooting challenges directly and driving resolutionPartner with all business units to enhance system usage, reporting, and data integritySupport ongoing upgrades (e.g., Voyager 8) and identify opportunities to expand platform capabilitiesDrive adoption of best practices across all enterprise applicationsBuilding SystemsWork with the Director, Building Systems to provide support, optimization and champion continuous improvement of building systems (BMS, IoT, smart building technologies)Support troubleshooting and issue resolution in partnership with the Building Systems Director and vendorsEnsure alignment between building technologies and enterprise/data platforms where applicableContribute to building systems roadmap and ongoing modernization initiativesOperational ExcellenceDrive operational excellence across enterprise and building systems, improving reliability, performance, and scalabilityEstablish and evolve standards, processes, and governance to ensure consistency and efficiencyLead root cause analysis and implement sustainable, long-term improvementsMaintain strong command of system operations, engaging directly in complex or high-impact issues when requiredIdentify and deliver opportunities for process optimization, automation, and efficiency gainsBuild strong vendor partnerships, ensuring performance, accountability, and continuous improvementCybersecurity & Risk/ComplianceSupport security and risk practices across both enterprise and building systemsPartner with internal teams to ensure systems meet security and compliance expectationsContribute to risk and compliance assessments, audits, and mitigation planningCollaboration & InfluenceWork closely with all business units and the Operational Performance Team to align prioritiesTranslate technical issues into business impacts and actionable insightsInfluence stakeholders and drive alignment across diverse groupsPromote a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvementQualifications7–10+ years of progressive experience with enterprise systems, preferably within a real estate or property management environment (Yardi preferred)Strong Yardi expertise, with deep functional and/or technical knowledgeProven hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving capability, with the ability to lead issue resolution directlyDemonstrated leadership experience with a strong ownership, accountability mindset, and financial acumenStrong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both business and technical audiencesAbility to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-demand environments with competing prioritiesSolid operational discipline with a focus on system optimization and continuous improvementExposure to building systems (BMS, IoT, smart building technologies) is considered an assetBase SalaryThe base salary for this position is between $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation.What We Offer3 weeks of vacation per year3 paid personal days per yearHalf-day every Friday before a long weekendEligible to participate in our annual performance based bonus programA comprehensive health benefits plan that supports you and your familyUp to $2,000 annual education allowanceUp to $5,000 annual mental health coverageA friendly, welcoming, and supportive cultureMany social and team events!Our BusinessLearn more about our commercial and residential businesses, our values, and careers at GWLRA.Our Commitment to DiversityGWL Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.J-18808-Ljbffr