Director, Real Estate & Property Management

Erbil International Airport; Alberta; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian airport authority is seeking a Director, Real Estate & Property Management to spearhead real estate strategies across its expansive campuses. This role demands solid expertise in real estate development and property management, with an emphasis on maximizing asset values, tenant relations, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the field, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to lead and inspire teams. This position is essential for facilitating sustainable growth and innovation in the aviation sector.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Celebration of successes and milestones

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in real estate or property management leadership roles.
• Experience leading large development projects and negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong knowledge of airport regulations and operating requirements would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive real estate and land development strategies across YEG and ZVL campuses.
• Oversee property management operations ensuring compliance and customer experience.
• Lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional service and operational reliability.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Budget management

Education

Post-secondary degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Planning, or Finance

Job description

A gateway for transportation, connection, and innovation, Edmonton Airports (YEG) is a self-funded, not-for-profit corporation driving economic prosperity for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region and beyond. YEG is Canada’s fifth-busiest airport by passenger traffic and the largest major Canadian airport by land area, generating an economic output of over $3.2 billion and supporting over 26,000 jobs pre-pandemic. From sustainability initiatives like Airport City Sustainability Campus to being the first airport in the world to sign The Climate Pledge and the first in Canada to begin regularly scheduled drone delivery operations, YEG is a global leader in the aviation industry. YEG approaches equity, diversity, and inclusion by creating ‘an airport for everyone.’

Edmonton Airports employs 250-300 employees, offering challenging, rewarding opportunities that allow employees to thrive in what they do. The work culture is known for being open, collaborative, and inclusive. Recognizing that great work gets accomplished when people enjoy what they’re doing, successes and milestones are always celebrated. As strong believers in the power of setting professional goals and continuously encouraging employees to do so on a regular basis, YEG appreciates employee feedback on how they can support and enhance partnerships that exist on the corporate team. YEG values opportunities to create diversity within their team, including backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ways of working together. Seeking positive, enthusiastic people who are not afraid to take on challenges, YEG aims to create a community of unique individuals to allow for expanded ideas, perspectives, and better business decisions. A core value of YEG is “invested in our talent” and they consider professional development, specialty training, and career growth among their top priorities to expand employee skillset and continue evolving as new technology and ideas are innovated.

In addition to propelling a positive work culture internally, the airport land houses over 250 businesses looking to expand tourism, entertainment, cargo logistics, manufacturing, sustainability, innovative technology development, and commercialization. The Airport City Sustainability Campus and the Alberta Aerospace and Technology Centre provide opportunities for businesses to push the boundaries in fields like AI, drones, reforestation, and energy sources such as solar and hydrogen. Edmonton Airports also own and operate Villeneuve Airport (ZVL), a general aviation facility northwest of Edmonton which serves as the primary flight-training facility for the Edmonton Metro Region. ZVL is also the annual host of the Edmonton International Airshow: an entertainment spectacle that celebrates both the rich history and modern evolution of aviation in Edmonton.

With more than 50 non-stop destinations and 15 airline partners, YEG is continuing to offer more flights to more places, while ensuring a safe, sustainable, and welcoming environment for all.

A gateway for transportation, connection, and innovation, Edmonton Airports (EA) is a self-funded, not-for-profit corporation promoting economic prosperity for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region and beyond. The Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is Canada’s fifth-largest airport in terms of passenger traffic and the largest Canadian airport in terms of land area. Pre-pandemic it generated an economic output of over $3.2 billion and supported over 26,000 jobs. Whether it’s sustainability initiatives like the Airport City Sustainability Campus, being the first airport in the world to sign The Climate Pledge, or the first in Canada to begin regularly scheduled drone delivery operations, YEG is a global leader in the aviation industry. YEG approaches equity, diversity, and inclusion by creating “an airport for everyone.”

Edmonton Airports employs 250–300 employees, offering challenging, rewarding opportunities that allow employees to thrive in what they do. The work culture is known for being open, collaborative, and inclusive. While recognising that great work gets accomplished when people enjoy what they’re doing, we always celebrate successes and milestones. As strong believers in the power of setting professional goals and continuously encouraging employees to do so on a regular basis, YEG appreciates employee feedback on how we can support and enhance partnerships that exist on the corporate team. YEG values opportunities to create diversity within its team, including backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ways of working together. Seeking positive, enthusiastic people who are not afraid to take on challenges, YEG aims to create a community of unique individuals to allow for expanded ideas, perspectives, and better business decisions. An underlying value of YEG is “invested in our talent” and they consider professional development, specialty training, and career growth among their top priorities to expand employee skillset and continue evolving as new technology and ideas are innovated.

In addition to fostering a positive internal work culture, the airport land houses over 250 businesses looking to expand tourism, entertainment, freight logistics, manufacturing, sustainability, innovative technology development, and commercialization. The Airport City Sustainability Campus and the Alberta Aerospace and Technology Centre provide opportunities for businesses to push the boundaries in fields like AI, drones, reforestation, and energy sources such as solar and hydrogen. Edmonton Airports also own and operate Villeneuve Airport (ZVL), a general aviation facility northwest of Edmonton that serves as the primary flight‑training facility for the Edmonton Metro Region. ZVL is also the annual host of the Edmonton International Airshow: an entertainment spectacle celebrating both the rich history and modern evolution of aviation in Edmonton.

With more than 50 non‑stop destinations and 15 airline partners, YEG continues to offer more flights to more places, while ensuring a safe, sustainable, and welcoming environment for all.

Director, Real Estate & Property Management

1 Full-time, Permanent Position

Is This Role for You?

The Director, Real Estate & Property Management is responsible for driving Edmonton Airports’ real estate and land development strategy across the 7,000-acre YEG and ZVL campuses. They focus on development and growth, leading the creation of net‑new development opportunities spanning commercial, industrial, aviation, cargo & logistics, innovation, and specialty campus uses. Overseeing the full suite of property management—including retention of land and tenant partnerships and operational efficiency—ensures optimal performance, lease compliance, customer experience, and asset stewardship across the airport ecosystem.

This role plays a critical part in advancing YEG’s strategic drivers—Prioritize Aviation, Optimize Our Operation, and Monetize Our Assets—through disciplined development execution, strong tenant relationships, and proactive real estate portfolio management.

The position has strong cross‑functional linkages, providing expert guidance and oversight related to land use and development, tenant relations, and commercial investment in real estate. Their work underpins the organization’s long‑term strategic objectives and safeguards all stakeholders. Through cross‑functional leadership, innovation, and accountability, the Director ensures that every operational decision ultimately serves one goal: Growing the Business.

Day in The Life:

Real Estate & Land Development

• Lead the development and execution of YEG’s real estate strategy with a focus on creating net new opportunities
• Identify, evaluate, and structure development opportunities and strategy execution that maximize value, utilization, support aviation growth, and align with long‑range land‑use plans.
• Provide strategic oversight for multiple high‑value contracts, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and delivery of expected performance outcomes. Including setting KPIs, monitoring overall performance and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert advice to internal stakeholders on land use, zoning, development opportunities, and commercial real estate investments.
• Work collaboratively with airport stakeholders, service partners, regulatory bodies, and internal teams to align land development operations with organizational priorities, strategic initiatives, and major events.

Property Management & Leasing Strategy

• Lead all property management functions including tenant onboarding/offboarding, maintenance coordination, inspections, compliance monitoring, and service‑delivery standards.
• Supervise the lease negotiations and documentation/contracts across the portfolio to ensure alignment with the company policy, identifying benefits and risks when considering transactions for approval, including the evaluation of tenant covenant.
• Maximize existing tenant retention through the oversight of the tenant relations function, including oversight of issues regarding tenant construction, arrears, sub‑lets, etc.
• Ensure high‑quality operational stewardship of buildings, developed lands, and common areas, maintaining alignment with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
• Oversee contractor management, service providers, and operational agreements across the real estate and property management ecosystem.
• Manage budget and financial expenses within the assigned portfolio and development projects to ensure responsible and effective resource allocation.
• Customer Experience Enhancements. Create and refine key touchpoints to strengthen the overall passenger service experience.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Build & lead a high‑performing team. Mentor and inspire leaders and frontline teams who deliver exceptional service and operational reliability. Provide clear strategic direction, foster accountability, and champion a culture of continuous improvement and recognition.
• Establish and Champion Operational Best Practices. Stay informed of global airport trends, technologies, and best‑in‑class operational models. Integrate relevant practices to elevate operational performance, service consistency, and organizational excellence.
• Develop and nurture a sustainable, high‑performance, high‑discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement‑oriented organization that is easy to do business with.

You Have:

Education & Experience

• A post‑secondary degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Planning, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Minimum 8‑10 years of progressive experience within real estate or property management leadership roles, including at least 5 years in a senior or managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated success leading large development projects and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Experience overseeing budget management and resource allocation.
• Strong knowledge of airport regulations and operating requirements would be an asset.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen with experience in leasing, negotiations, and investment analysis.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross‑functionally, with a history of working closely with internal partners to align and deliver on passenger experience objectives.
• Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats; able to engage effectively with guests, colleagues, and senior leaders.
• Comfortable leading change in a live operational environment, bringing teams and partners along through clarity, trust, and accountability.
• A strong partnership mindset, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC).

Leadership Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams and guide cross‑functional collaboration, providing clear strategic direction and inspiring confidence.
• Embraces innovation, sustainability, and new business models aligned with YEG’s long‑term vision.
• Invests in people, builds strong internal and external relationships, and elevates team culture.

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Air Service & Business Development

LOCATION: On‑site; Edmonton International Airport

BAND: Excluded

POSTING DATE: December 29, 2025 (Internal/External)

CLOSING DATE: January 18, 2026 (Internal/External)

Directrice ou directeur, Immobilier et Gestion des biens

1 poste permanent à temps plein

Ce rôle est-il fait pour vous?

La directrice ou le directeur, Immobilier et Gestion des biens, est responsable de la stratégie immobilière et de l’aménagement du territoire d’Edmonton Airports sur les campus YEG et ZVL, qui couvrent une superficie de 7000acres. La personne retenue pour ce poste se concentre sur le développement et la croissance: elle pilotera de nouveaux projets de développement dans les domaines du commerce, de l’industrie, de l’aviation, du fret et de la logistique, de l’innovation et des campus spécialisés. La directrice ou le directeur supervise l’ensemble des activités de gestion immobilière afin de garantir un rendement optimal, le respect des contrats de location, la satisfaction de la clientèle et la bonne gestion des actifs, et ce, dans l’ensemble de l’écosystème aéroportuaire.

La personne titulaire de ce poste mise sur la mise en œuvre rigoureuse du développement commercial, des relations étroites avec les locataires et une gestion proactive du portefeuille immobilier afin de contribuer de façon essentielle aux objectifs stratégiques de YEG: donner la priorité à l’aviation, optimiser les activités et rentabiliser les actifs.

Ce rôle requiert d’excellentes compétences relationnelles et interfonctionnelles, notamment pour fournir des conseils avisés et superviser les questions liées à l’utilisation et à l’aménagement du territoire, aux relations avec les locataires et aux investissements commerciaux en matière d’immobilier. Le travail de cette personne soutient les objectifs stratégiques à long terme de l’organisme et protège toutes les parties prenantes. Grâce à un leadership transversal, à l’innovation et à la responsabilisation, la directrice ou le directeur veille à ce que chaque décision opérationnelle serve en fin de compte un seul objectif: développer les affaires.

Déroulement d’une journée

Immobilier et aménagement du territoire

• Diriger l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre de la stratégie immobilière de YEG en misant sur la création de nouvelles possibilités.
• Déterminer, évaluer et structurer les possibilités de développement et la mise en œuvre des stratégies qui optimisent la valeur et l’utilisation de l’aéroport, qui favorisent la croissance du secteur de l’aviation et qui s’harmonisent avec les plans d’aménagement du territoire à long terme.
• Assurer la supervision stratégique de plusieurs contrats de grande valeur, en veillant à ce que les normes organisationnelles et aux résultats attendus soient respectés. Cela inclut la définition d’indicateurs clés de performance, le suivi de la performance globale et la garantie du respect des exigences réglementaires.
• Fournir des conseils avisés aux parties prenantes internes sur l’utilisation du territoire, le zonage, les possibilités de développement et les investissements immobiliers commerciaux.
• Travailler en collaboration avec les parties prenantes de l’aéroport, les partenaires de service, les organismes de réglementation et les équipes internes afin d’harmoniser l’exploitation de l’aménagement des terrains et les priorités organisationnelles, les initiatives stratégiques et les événements importants.

Gestion immobilière et stratégie en matière de location

• Diriger toutes les fonctions liées à la gestion immobilière, y compris l’accueil et le départ des locataires, la gestion de l’entretien, les inspections, le contrôle de la conformité et les normes de prestation de services.
• Surveiller les négociations de contrats de location ainsi que les documents et contrats de l’ensemble du portefeuille afin de garantir la conformité à la politique de l’entreprise, en identifiant les avantages et les risques lorsqu’on examine les transactions à approuver, y compris l’évaluation des engagements des locataires.
• Optimiser la fidélisation des locataires existants en supervisant les relations avec les locataires, notamment en ce qui concerne les travaux de construction effectués par les locataires, les arriérés de paiement, les sous‑locations, etc.
• Assurer une gestion opérationnelle de haute qualité des bâtiments, des terrains aménagés et des aires communes, tout en veillant à respecter les normes de sécurité, réglementaires et environnementales.
• Surveiller la gestion des entrepreneurs, des prestataires de services et des ententes opérationnelles dans l’écosystème de la gestion immobilière et foncière.
• Gérer le budget et les dépenses financières dans le cadre du portefeuille attribué et la mise en œuvre des projets afin de garantir une allocation responsable et efficace des ressources.
• Améliorer l’expérience clientèle. Créer et raffiner les points de contact clés afin d’améliorer l’expérience globale des passagères et des passagers.

Esprit d’initiative et collaboration

• Constituer et diriger une équipe hautement performante. Encadrer et inspirer la direction et les équipes de première ligne qui fournissent un service exceptionnel et une fiabilité opérationnelle.
• Former et promouvoir les pratiques exemplaires opérationnelles. Se tenir au courant des tendances mondiales en matière d’aéroports, de technologies et des meilleurs modèles opérationnels.
• Développer et entretenir un organisme durable, hautement performant, rigoureux, sûr, responsable, concentré, innovant et axé sur les résultats, avec lequel il est facile de faire affaire.

Vous:

Formation et Expérience

• devez avoir un diplôme d’études postsecondaires en immobilier, en administration des affaires, en planification, en finances ou dans un domaine connexe.
• comptez au moins de 8 à 10ans d’expérience progressive dans des rôles de leadership dans le domaine de l’immobilier ou de la gestion des biens, dont au moins 5ans dans un rôle principal ou de gestionnaire.
• avez de l’expérience démontrée en gestion d’importants projets de développement et en négociation d’ententes commerciales complexes.
• avez une expérience de la supervision de la gestion budgétaire et de l’allocation des ressources.
• possédez une bonne connaissance de la réglementation aéroportuaire et des exigences opérationnelles (un atout).

Principales compétences

• possédez un sens aigu des affaires et une expérience dans les domaines de la location, de la négociation et de l’analyse des investissements.
• êtes capable de collaborer de manière transversale, avec une expérience de travail en étroite collaboration avec des partenaires internes afin d’harmoniser et d’atteindre les objectifs en matière d’expérience des passagères et des passagers.
• communiquez clairement et de manière professionnelle, tant à l’écrit qu’à l’oral; vous êtes capable de dialoguer efficacement avec la clientèle, les collègues et les cadres supérieurs.
• êtes à l’aise de diriger le changement dans un environnement opérationnel en direct, en accompagnant les équipes et les partenaires grâce à la clarté, la confiance et la responsabilité.
• avez un fort esprit de partenariat, avec la capacité de tisser des relations efficaces entre les équipes et les parties prenantes.
• êtes admissible à l’obtention et au maintien d’une Carte d’identité de zone réglementée (CIZR).

Compétences en leadership

• possédez de solides compétences en gestion d’équipe, pour les à encadrer guider la collaboration interfonctionnelle, en plus de fournir une orientation stratégique claire et d’inspirer confiance.
• encouragez l’innovation, la durabilité et de nouveaux modèles d’affaires qui s’harmonisent à la vision à long terme de YEG.
• investissez dans les personnes et pouvez tisser des liens étroits à l’interne et à l’externe, en plus d’enrichir la culture d’équipe.

LIEN HIÉRARCHIQUE IMMÉDIAT: Vice-présidence, Services aériens et Développement commercial

EMPLACEMENT: Sur place, à l’Aéroport international d’Edmonton

BANDE: Exclu

DATE D’AFFICHAGE: 29décembre 2025 (interne et externe)

DATE DE CLÔTURE: 18janvier 2026 (interne et externe)

Applicants from this posting may be utilized to fill future vacancies of a similar nature.
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