Manager, Real Estate

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Job Profile: Manager, Real Estate, Western Canada

Role Mandate:

We currently have an open position for a Manager of Real Estate, based out of our Calgary office. Reporting to the Senior Director of Real Estate, the Manager of Real Estate is responsible for sourcing and reviewing new store locations, conducting financial feasibility, analyzing site plans, reviewing, managing and negotiating lease documentation, and assisting in advancing projects through the municipal process. The job requires travel (approximately 15% of the time) throughout all major Western Canadian markets and occasionally to Toronto.

Accountabilities:

• Evaluate and analyze new store locations and retail developments
• Work directly with industry stakeholders to source new store locations to meet the growth needs for all Loblaw banners
• Analyze proforma to determine financial feasibility of new store locations and assist team in conducting due diligence
• Review, manage and negotiate real estate contracts including letters of intent, offers to lease, leases, lease amendments, lease renewals and purchase and sale agreements
• Prepare and deliver real estate presentations for senior executive approval
• Develop and maintain relationships with developers, landlords and brokers across Western Canada
• Negotiate rental rates for up-coming lease renewals for all Loblaw banners
• Assist the store design, development and construction teams to ensure that stores are designed appropriately and completed on time
• Assist in retail site design for prospective sites
• Support the operating businesses with real estate related matters
• Respond to ad hoc requests within the business

Role Requirements:

• Post secondary education is required
• 3+ years’ experience in the commercial real estate industry
• Direct experience in lease negotiation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote) and related applications and systems
• Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated creative, innovative and critical thinking
• Keen negotiation skills and attention to detail
• Ability to successfully prioritize and balance multiple projects with varying levels of complexity and competing timelines
• Effective oral & written communication skills with demonstrable ability to present ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Upbeat, motivated self-starter and independent worker
• Ability to effectively collaborate and work together with multiple teams towards a common goal
• Valid Driver’s License

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.