Marcia O'Connor
Inspirational Leader, Educator and Mentor
Corporate Real Estate, Assets and Facilities Management
An accomplished leader, educator, and mentor with more than two decades in corporate real estate, asset management, and facilities management, Marcia brings a strategic yet practical approach to every project. She has guided organizations across sectors, delivering solutions that span from day-to-day operations to executive strategy.
Professional Awards and Community Involvement
Throughout her career, Marcia has been recognized for her leadership and contributions to advancing the facility and asset management profession. Her commitment to education, collaboration, and community building has earned her several industry honours.
November 2025
Facility Manager of the Year
International Facility Management Association, Greater Toronto & South Central Ontario Chapter
In 2025, Marcia O’Connor was named Facility Manager of the Year in recognition of her leadership, mentorship, and long-standing commitment to advancing the facility and asset management profession. Through her work with AM FM Consulting Group Inc. and her contributions to professional education, she has helped strengthen industry standards and foster collaboration among practitioners.
June 2025
Excellence in Teaching Award
University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies
Marcia O’Connor received the Excellence in Teaching Award – Business and Professional Studies from the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies in recognition of her outstanding instruction in the Facility Management Certificate Program. She also serves as Chair of Membership and Education for IFMA’s Greater Toronto and South Central Ontario Chapter, supporting professional growth across the facility management community.
Community Impact
IFMA Toronto/South Central Chapter
Association of Asset Management Professionals (AMP)
ConnexFM
Chair Education and Membership Committee
(International Facility Management Association)
Lead for the Canada Chapter
(Asset Management Professional)
Member, Canadian Advisory Council
Guiding Principles
Vision
To light the way for future leaders — reimagining how we learn, lead, and care for what we build.
Mission
I inspire professionals and organizations to lead boldly and build wisely — through education, strategy, and authentic engagement that unlocks potential and drives lasting impact.
Values
Stewardship
Trust
Authenticity
Purposeful
"Facility management is more than maintaining spaces: it’s about supporting people, purpose, and performance. Through my work as an educator, mentor, and consultant, I help professionals and organizations strengthen their systems and their impact. Together, we’re building capacity, connection, and leadership across the facility management profession."
Marcia O'Connor
Building Expertise Through Advisory Services and Education
AM FM Consulting Group Inc.
AM FM Consulting offers a wide range of services designed to optimize the workforce, physical environment, policies, and program development. Our solutions integrate sustainability and operational efficiency, helping clients streamline the performance of their facilities while maintaining strategic focus on growth and innovation.
CAFAE
The Canadian Association for Facility and Asset Education empowers facility and asset management professionals through applied, standards-aligned education and knowledge-sharing opportunities. We focus on developing practical skills, leadership capacity, and forward-looking strategies that help organizations deliver safe, sustainable, and high-quality services.
Testimonials
"Marcia is a visionary leader, educator, and advocate whose contributions have significantly advanced the profession of facilities management (FM) across Canada and beyond."
"Marcia has a rare gift for delivering complex material in such a clear and digestible way. Her honest insights and real-world examples brought the content to life, and our class conversations felt meaningful and grounded because of the experience she shared so generously.
"Marcia consistently demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. She approaches her work with honesty, accountability, respect, and humour, which sets an example for colleagues and peers across the industry."
