Hubert Labelle Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Canada Area

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is a Crown corporation providing major infrastructure projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending and commercial projects to support the Ontario government’s initiatives to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. In 2011 IO merged with Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC).Responsible for all real estate sales and acquisitions (50 – 100 transactions/yr, $50M - $100M) and leasing (300 transactions/yr, $500M - $1B). Team of… Show more Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is a Crown corporation providing major infrastructure projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending and commercial projects to support the Ontario government’s initiatives to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. In 2011 IO merged with Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC).Responsible for all real estate sales and acquisitions (50 – 100 transactions/yr, $50M - $100M) and leasing (300 transactions/yr, $500M - $1B). Team of 20. Reported to President and EVP of Real Estate and Lending Services.• Developed and implemented a Conflict Governance Framework to identify and manage instances where conflicts of interest might occur during the numerous real estate transactions which CBRE routinely carried out on behalf of IO.• Key member of senior team charged with organizational restructuring. Worked with President on succession pipeline for senior management across all business groups. Delivered win-win mentoring programs to not only address employees’ desire for increased senior management interaction, but also to help identify high potential leadership candidates. • Developed relationship framework with CBRE (third party property management) to improve ongoing interaction between IO and CBRE during a 10-year complex contract, significantly reducing escalations, complaints and increasing productivity. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Oversaw a team of 30 specialists (environmental, energy management, geo positioning) supporting project work, property management, and energy management for government portfolio. Also responsible for all leasing services for the provincial government’s leasing activities (portfolio of 45 million SF.). Reported to the President and EVP of Real Estate and Lending Services.• Developed Master Energy Program for all government of Ontario buildings. Incorporated private sector pilot projects… Show more Oversaw a team of 30 specialists (environmental, energy management, geo positioning) supporting project work, property management, and energy management for government portfolio. Also responsible for all leasing services for the provincial government’s leasing activities (portfolio of 45 million SF.). Reported to the President and EVP of Real Estate and Lending Services.• Developed Master Energy Program for all government of Ontario buildings. Incorporated private sector pilot projects for testing energy efficiency innovation. Overall energy consumption reduced by 20% over 10 years.• Developed and implemented a Regulatory Compliance Program to ensure IO’s continuous and consistent compliance with a large number of government legislation and regulations through a robust reporting regime, ongoing education and comprehensive auditing program. • Launched the Contaminated Sites Program to formally and efficiently identify and plan for the management and remediation of contaminated sites across the government’s portfolio, saving money and time by helping make better decisions about mitigation vs. all-out expenditures. • Developed, initiated and persuaded multiple stakeholders to adopt an Enterprise Realty Service Agreement between the Ministry and IO which formally listed IO realty services and related performance measures, helping reduce unnecessary churn and improving service quality through clarity. • Senior advisor to Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services on renegotiation of mobile communication network for policing and EMS, involving 500+ owned and leased tower sites, with a view to minimize future costs through effective real estate strategies. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Member of ORC executive team. Primary executive liaison with government ministries. Reported to the ORC President and CEO.• Developed Board-approved business case to outsource ORC leasing services to CBRE. Resulted in the downsizing of the ORC leasing team and a fully-funded service fro CBRE supported by commissions collected from landlords, translating to organizational savings of $2M+ annually and a share of commission revenues of $2M+/year.• Virtually eliminated expensive surplus… Show more Member of ORC executive team. Primary executive liaison with government ministries. Reported to the ORC President and CEO.• Developed Board-approved business case to outsource ORC leasing services to CBRE. Resulted in the downsizing of the ORC leasing team and a fully-funded service fro CBRE supported by commissions collected from landlords, translating to organizational savings of $2M+ annually and a share of commission revenues of $2M+/year.• Virtually eliminated expensive surplus real estate by introducing an account framework with government ministries for managing real estate portfolios in alignment with appropriate real estate decisions, reducing costs and facilitating more effective deployment of construction and leasing resources. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Held various field roles within property management. Recognized by senior management for exceptional relationship management skills coupled with deep understanding of the real estate industry.

Business/Real Estate Administration Diploma

Executive Leadership Program

Executive Development Program