HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A typical path is to finish secondary school and then build business, operations, or facilities experience through a college diploma or certificate, such as business management, operations management, or hospitality management. Some people also go on to university studies in business administration or a related field, but this is not always required. Early work in cleaning, maintenance, security, customer service, leasing, or site operations can help you learn how facilities run. Many employers also value experience supervising staff, handling budgets, and coordinating repairs, safety checks, and scheduling. Requirements can vary by employer and province.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy duties
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and the included real estate
- Oversee the leasing of space in the facility and the included real estate and the development of marketing strategies
- Plan, organize and direct administrative services such as signage, cleaning, maintenance, parking, safety inspections, security and snow removal
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects to modify commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and real estate
- Oversee the installation, maintenance and repair of real estate infrastructures including machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
- Plan and manage the facility's operations budget
- Prepare or oversee the preparation of reports and statistics related to areas of responsibility
- Hire, train and supervise staff.
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
Business ManagementCommunication SkillsEntrepreneurship SkillsLeadership