Job Description

Why you'll love working here:

high-performance, people-focused culture our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees' career growth membership in HOOPP's world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account). optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50% yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Associate to work on the Real Estate Investment Management team which is responsible for all real estate investments including acquisitions, dispositions, portfolio and asset management, developments and debt. The Senior Associate will support specific segments of the portfolio in collaboration with the other members of the team and report to a senior member of the Real Estate team.

What you will do:

Portfolio duties and responsibilities


Monitor economic, investment and leasing market fundamentals to understand long-term trends driving performance in the product type(s) and market(s) within the portfolio. Contribute to the development and execution of the overall strategy for the assigned portfolio(s). Support and drive the performance of the assigned portfolio(s) including working with partners, managers and advisors from an operating, leasing, and capital improvement perspective. This includes evaluating and making recommendations on annual asset plans, major leasing transactions, leasing strategies, development oversight, valuation process, and capital expenditures. Analyze and evaluate value-add and development opportunities within the portfolio(s); co-ordinate and measure progression of projects as they advance through execution. Conduct hold / sell analysis to support portfolio strategy.
Investment duties and responsibilities


Participate in sourcing, analysing and recommending new real estate investment opportunities and/or areas of investment. Play a leading role in transaction management for acquisitions and dispositions including managing the underwriting, evaluation, due diligence, negotiations, legal and tax structuring, and investment approval processes. Assist in managing various third parties including consultants, lenders, lawyers, and advisors.
Real Estate team duties and responsibilities


Contribute to Real Estate team programs including overall portfolio level strategy, sustainability, risk management, and new technology initiatives. Actively participate in the team level review and discussion of investment/divestment opportunities across the portfolio. Contribute to improving the team's investment and portfolio management processes. Co-ordinate and review the work of associates and analysts and lead their training and development.

What you bring:

Completion of a university degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, with a strong academic record. Other degrees may also be considered. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the commercial real estate industry with a focus on investment, development or asset management. Excellent understanding of property valuation, financial underwriting and forecasting principles and techniques, and specifically very strong financial modelling skills. Demonstrated aptitude and experience in transactional negotiations. Ability to build a network of contacts to support the portfolio activities. * Capacity to meet tight deadlines and adapt to highly variable workloads is important as our transactions and projects often move quickly when they arise.