Job Description

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued \xe2\x80\x93 as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country\'s largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well\xc2\xae.At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.The opportunity:We currently seeking a Senior Real Estate Manager to work out of our Montreal office and reporting to the Director of Real Estate. The Sr. Manager of Real Estate is responsible for negotiations for new stores, expansions, moves, discounts, conversions, and renovations within our vast Eastern Real Estate Portfolio. The position of Sr. Manager consists of ensuring coordination between the different teams (market analytics, construction, legal services, operations and external consultants) involved in the development of the network. The Sr. Manager is also responsible for the sale or transfer of certain identified properties in Quebec. The work requires travel (approximately 15% of the time) to all major markets in Quebec and occasionally to Toronto or the Atlantic region.Responsibilities:Evaluate and analyze new store locations and developments in the retail sector;Analyze the pro forma to determine the financial feasibility of new stores;Negotiate real estate agreements for new stores, expansions, moves, discounts, conversions and renovations;Establish and maintain relationships with developers and owners in Eastern Canada;Participate in the preparation of Real Estate Committee presentations;Present projects to the Real Estate Committee based in Toronto;Work directly with landlords and brokers to find new locations to meet the growth needs of all Loblaw banners;Negotiate lease rates for upcoming lease renewals for all Loblaw banners;Assist the store design, development and construction team to ensure that stores are opened on time;Participate in the design of retail sites for potential sites.Job Requirements:Post-secondary diploma required;Experience in the commercial real estate sector is required;Five to seven years of negotiation experience is required;Strong ability to work effectively with multiple teams;Strong problem-solving skills and organizational skills;Excellent communicator (oral and written, in French and English);Excellent self-employed and self-employed.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 \xe2\x80\x93 Environment, Sourcing and Community \xe2\x80\x93 and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values \xe2\x80\x93 Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence \xe2\x80\x93 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 \xe2\x80\x93 these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Diversity Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Greenest Employers & Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

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