Job Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.


As a Senior Commercial Leasing Agent, you will be responsible for managing a large portfolio of commercial City-owned buildings, laneways, streets, easements, and other City-owned property. Primary duties include:

Understand and interpret internal client business unit's requirements for leasing properties and locations, both as tenant and as landlord. Write reports to executive committees and City Council; there is a significant written communication component to this role. Work on high profile and complex files and transactions demonstrating strong organizational and external political acumen. Prepare and present market rent valuation reports, negotiate and manage new leases/licenses, renewals, and subleases/sublicenses both as landlord and as tenant, at times in coordination with the acquisitions and sales teams. Research, analyze, interpret, and evaluate comparable lease rates and land sales data in order to determine the market value lease rates/land value. Review and approve proposed tenant improvements and Development Permit Plans for tenant upgrades on City-owned property. Collaborate with Law to draft lease/license agreements and to review and make recommendations on all third-party leases and internal leases; also, recommend updates to standard forms and proposed key terms and conditions. Liaise with appropriate business units, real estate professionals, lawyers, appraisers and other partners and ensure project deliverables are achieved through: + Scoping and developing procurement RFx documents for consultants and/or contractors to perform demolition projects, adaptive reuse/design of buildings.
+ Reviewing environmental and other reports with a focus on corporate risk mitigation.
Represent the Real Estate and Development Services Business Unit on corporate initiatives related to leasing.

Qualifications

A degree in Real Estate, Business or a related field and at least 5 years of leasing and property management experience. Completed coursework from a recognized institute pertaining to Property Management and/or a professional designation as a Real Property Administrator (RPA) or a Certified Property Manager (CPM) will be considered an asset. Experience using Yardi Voyager lease management software will be considered an asset. Success in this position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated negotiating skills and the ability to build consensus among interested parties. Demonstrated strong leadership, coaching and customer service skills along with the ability to work both independently and be an effective team member.

Pre-employment Requirements

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle:

This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.


Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Real Estate & Development Services

Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 323 7 Avenue SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 13 $49.32 - 66.00 per hour
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: August 5, 2025

Job ID #: 312379