Director, Real Estate

Service-Inspired-Restaurants; Oakville; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Inspired Restaurants is seeking a senior Real Estate professional to oversee the real estate strategy, market assessment, and portfolio optimization across Canada. You will pursue new sites, lead lease negotiations, and collaborate with senior leadership to align growth with the company’s strategy.

The role requires 8–10 years in real estate/leasing, strong knowledge of the Canadian market, and frequent travel.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in real estate/leasing
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian commercial real estate market
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Full understanding of retail leasing requirements and processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive change
• Self-management and proactive collaboration
• Ability to conduct market research, analyze data, and identify trends

Responsibilities

• Oversee the real estate strategy process, market assessment, competition monitoring and portfolio optimization
• Pursue new sites and leases with competitiveness
• Develop long-term strategy for the real estate portfolio with leadership alignment
• Perform deep research and data analysis on market trends and conditions impacting strategy
• Lead lease negotiations for existing and potential locations
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize value of real estate
• Act as primary contact for contracted Real Estate Brokers and Landlord partners

Skills

Market research

Data analysis

Trend identification

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Strategic thinking

Education

Business/Real Estate/Finance degree

Job description

About Us

Our Story

At Service Inspired Restaurants we take great pride in our diverse portfolio of restaurants and believe a brave, bold and results-driven culture inspires and creates new opportunities for everyone. Our values and promises are not simply a dream, vision, or mission, but a way of life for every person that becomes or wants to become a member of our team.

Our goal is to be the first choice of our guests, team members, supplier partners, communities and investors by living our values and promises in everything we do. These values and promises describe how we conduct business, achieve our goal, and live our passion.

Our Brands

Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill®SCADDABUSH Italian Kitchen & Bar®Reds® Wine TavernThe Loose Moose® and The Antler RoomDuke's Refresher® + BarAbbey’s Bake House Muskoka

Be A Part of Our Story Your potential is limitless and here’s our investment in you:

• Competitive Pay
• Extended Health & Dental Benefits
• Accelerated Leadership Program
• Career Development and Mentorship
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Team Member Meal Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Dining Discounts at all Locations
• RSP Matching

About The Job

• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the real estate strategy process, market assessment, competition monitoring and portfolio optimization.
• Pursue new sites and leases with competitiveness and commitment.
• Demonstrate solid understanding of current and future real estate trends and opportunities.
• Work closely with Senior Leadership Team to develop a long-term strategy for the real estate portfolio including sectors and geography targets that align with SIR Corp.’s overall growth strategy and the role of real estate within that strategy.
• Responsible for deep research and data gathering and analysis of thematic trends, economic conditions, relevant market data, real estate fundamentals etc. that have an impact on the real estate strategy and site selection.
• Lead process of lease negotiations for all existing and potential locations.
• Identify and implement collaborative opportunities with internal and external stakeholders that optimize the value of real estate through efficient space use.
• Act as primary contact for all contracted Real Estate Brokers and Landlord partners.

About You

• Post-secondary degree, preferably in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, or related field.
• 8-10 years’ experience in the real estate/leasing field with extensive knowledge of the Canadian commercial real estate market.
• Must be available for frequent travel.
• Full understanding of the requirements and processes of retail leasing.
• The confidence to communicate your ideas professionally, clearly and with respect with both peers and external partners.
• The ability to navigate ambiguity, manage change and coach others to successful attainment of personal and professional goals.
• Ability to self-manage, take initiative, and demonstrate exceptional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in conducting market research, analyzing data, and identifying trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting findings and recommendations.
• Possess five values that define our people:

o Hospitality. Enhancing the dignity, comfort and well-being of Our People.

o Authenticity. Being forthright, truthful and transparent with Our People.

o Quality. Working to always improve the experience of Our People.

o Fun. Bringing the spirit of laughter, celebration, sharing and joy to Our People.

o Courage. Acting with conviction in the balanced interest of Our People.

Service Inspired Restaurants® is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation at any stage of the interviewing process, please let us know.

Min

CAD $120,000.00/Yr.

Max

CAD $160,000.00/Yr.