Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Real Estate Specialist on a permanent basis on our Facility Design & Development team. This position can be a remote opportunity and can be based across Western Canada .
Are you someone who makes timely and informed decisions? We are looking to add to our Real Estate & Development team with someone who is has property management experience and is interested in the potential to grow into a team while supporting the whole Co-operative Retailing System (CRS).

WHO YOU ARE:

You are looking for a career in Real Estate & Property Management and:

• Have 6 - 9 years of relevant progressively responsible experience.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Urban Land Economics or a relevant field (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Have experience in retail, commercial, and industrial property management including real estate acquisitions, appraisal, asset management, development, dispositions, leasing, property management, or other relevant experience is an asset.
• Obtained or working towards the Real Property Administrator Designation through the BOMI Institute of Canada or CPM through the Real Estate Institute of Canada is an asset.

• Assist local Co-ops in the assigned geography to execute on their real estate strategy by includes leading leasing or purchasing discussions, negotiating LOIs, reviewing legal documents, working with local brokers to select locations, and assisting on any other real estate initiatives that might arise.
• Negotiate new leases and renewals primarily on behalf of TGP, FCL, and related entities by researching rental rates, negotiating lease terms, reviewing lease documentation, communicating with tenant and landlord, evaluating offer to leases and working with external and internal legal counsel.
• Work with various groups on feasibilities and on documentation of agreements for FCL owned property.
• Assist with property sales and purchases by leading discussions with real estate agents, making recommendations on market value, correspondence with internal and external legal counsel, and assisting/leading rezoning applications when required.
• Continually review and evaluate current property management practices and make decisions and recommendations on how to improve.
• Travel up to 10%.
  Who you’ll work with :
  You will work closely with local Co-ops, other FCL Business Units and the Facilities Design & Development team. You will have a direct report and will report into the Senior Manager, Real Estate & Development and be part of a team that is results driven and strives to cultivate a culture of accountability and collaboration.