Job Description

Why join us?
Are you looking to join an innovative, global real estate company who builds communities and connects people to exceptional places? If so, we would love to tell you our story.
At Oxford, our culture is truly one of a kind. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace the complex and tackle opportunities with speed and agility. We are ambitious and humble, forward looking and service-focused. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live. We believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together we deliver exceptional experiences to our over 2 million daily customers.
In this role, you will support the Oxford Real Estate Investment team in Canada in the pursuit and execution of complex investments in private and public markets, focusing on single asset and portfolio transactions, land and development opportunities, as well as partnership/joint venture structuring.
As a member of the Canadian Investments team, reporting to the SVP, Canada, the Director, Investments Canada will be involved in many aspects of the investment process; including the identification and origination of investments, due diligence, negotiation of purchase agreements, development documents, joint venture agreements and related governance agreements, structuring, regulatory review and approvals, and closing mechanics. The Director, Investments will liaise with external legal and other professional advisors, as well as internal teams in investment, global finance, compliance and tax.
The Director, Investments will be a key leader of the Oxford Investment team in Canada, and a key member of an engaged, high-reaching team--part of a world-class, winning culture that prioritizes people development and focuses on long-term growth. We welcome a strong team player to be part of a collaborative team culture which cherishes mutual respect and cognitive diversity. Our focus is investment results and mitigation of risk, and our mission is to help secure the financial future for the beneficiaries of our pension plan.
As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:
Leading Oxford Real Estate Investment pursuits, including working with the transaction, treasury and development teams through the due diligence and investment process and liaising with external legal counsel and other professional advisors.
Negotiating a wide range of investment and development documents, including preliminary transaction documents, purchase agreements, joint venture documents, development documents and related governance agreements.
Provide thought leadership on asset allocation, portfolio construction and other contemporary institutional quality investment processes.
Working with legal with respect to the structuring of investment transactions and compliance with applicable local laws and regulations as well as pension, corporate and tax legislation.
Supporting assets under management including financings, sales, developments, joint ventures and governance.
Acts as a key advisor to senior leadership on the development of strategic objectives and goals of the Investment team.
Developing and building relationships with internal partners within each of Oxford's asset classes, professional advisors and directing them in pursuit of Investment opportunities.
Liaising with Oxford legal, tax, finance, development, compliance and other areas within the Oxford/OMERS enterprise and leading cross-functional teams and initiatives.
Mentor and develop a team of high performing investment professionals while providing them with an encouraging, enjoyable and supportive working environment.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
A strong Real Estate background and experience with executing investment transactions.
Bachelor's degree and preference for advanced education in a relevant field.
Typically requires 10+ years of experience in Real Estate Investments including significant transactional, asset management and regulatory experience, with strong negotiation and business acumen.
Proven ability to establish team trust and foster an inclusive culture. Working style flexibility that supports many individuals with different skills, experiences, and perspectives.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, a strong listener and emotionally intelligent.
Able to build successful relationships internally and externally.
Ability to produce clear, logical and convincing arguments and explain complex ideas simply.
Action-oriented and proactive with a high degree of initiative.
A critical problem solver that not only raises issues, but develops workable, real-world solutions.
Accepting that some travel will be required.
Our story:
Oxford Properties Group ("Oxford") is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. It builds, buys and grows defined real estate operating business with world-class management teams. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$70 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford's owned portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences and hotels; it spans more than 150 million square feet in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world's most active developers with over 100 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's municipal employees.
For more information on Oxford, visit www.oxfordproperties.com
OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.
Vaccination Policy
At OMERS and Oxford the office or worksite is our primary place of work. We are committed to providing work environments which promote the health, safety and well-being of all employees in accordance with public health regulation and guidance. Accordingly, employees are required to provide evidence of full vaccination or have an approved exemption.