Real Estate & Development Coordinator

United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited (UFA) seeks a Real Estate & Development Coordinator to coordinate land purchases, leases, and development projects across Western Canada. You will work with brokers, internal teams, and external partners to advance UFA’s growth strategy, ensuring timely execution of acquisitions and development initiatives.

You will partner with business units to identify opportunities, manage contracts, and support development timelines while navigating municipal

Qualifications

• University degree with relevant real estate experience and strong negotiation skills.
• Experience coordinating land acquisitions, leases, and development.
• Asset: municipal planning and interprovincial real estate regulations (AB/SK).
• Sourcing sites for commercial fuel or rural retail businesses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and stakeholders to prioritize markets for land searches.
• Work with brokers to find suitable on- and off-market properties for purchase.
• Coordinate land purchases and leases to support growth in target markets.
• Prepare and present offers, agreements and contracts; manage counter-offers with internal counsel.
• Coordinate subdivision, rezoning, permits, and development steps with internal teams.
• Partner with Project Management to track progress and reporting on site acquisition and development.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Travel ability

Education

University degree in Real Estate or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Real Estate and Development group at UFA is responsible for all property acquisitions and divestitures done by the organization and its subsidiaries. This includes acquiring and developing properties to support UFA’s greenfield expansion strategy across Western Canada. This greenfield expansion is a critical part of the organization's strategic plan and objectives.
Reporting to the Manager, Real Estate and Development, the Real Estate & Development Coordinator will have accountability for coordinating property acquisitions (including leases, purchases, and development) and divestitures. This role will be focused on working with the business to identify and execute on the purchase and development of parcels of land for new builds including petroleum sites (cardlock/bulk sites), farm and ranch retail stores, and other commercial developments.
The ideal candidate for this position will combine their real estate skill set with the ability to build relationships and understand the needs of stakeholders. This position closely collaborates with internal teams (real estate, project management, operations, finance) and external partners (brokers, purchasers, vendors) to deliver UFA’s growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the business and other stakeholders to prioritize markets for land searches.
• Work with local experts and brokers to find suitable on and off market properties for purchase.
• Coordinate land purchases and leases that support UFA’s growth into desired markets.
• Prepare and present offers, agreements and contracts; manage counter-offers details and work with internal counsel to negotiate and finalize offer conditions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders in the business, project management, and corporate development functions to (where required) subdivide, rezone, permit and other steps to prepare properties for development.
• Partner with the Project Management function to ensure progress and reporting around site acquisition and development activities.

Qualifications

• University Degree with more than 3-8 years experience in commercial real estate
• Strong negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in municipal planning and development is considered an asset.
• Experience with interprovincial real estate regulations, specifically in Alberta and Saskatchewan, is considered an asset.
• A combination of some the following experience in their career to date:
• Sourcing sites for commercial fuel or rural retail businesses is considered a significant asset.
• Land development and engagement with Municipal stakeholders.
• Handling Real Estate contracts and transactions.
• Greenfield building projects in the industrial, commercial, or agribusiness industries.
• Ability to travel throughout Western Canada as per business needs

You and UFA. Let’s Grow Together.

UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We’re a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing.

• A Business with a Purpose - Join a member-owned co-operative with a mission that matters: improving the well-being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities.
• Recognized and Rewarded for Your Performance - At UFA, success is shared. You’ll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizational results.
• Work-Life Success - We prioritize safety, respect your time, and offer flexible options and comprehensive benefits to support your life inside and outside of work.
• We Help Each Other Grow - Our collaborative culture fosters growth through hands-on experience, mentorship, training, educational support, and diverse career paths.

Diversity Equity, and Belonging

At UFA, we care about our employees and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. If you require accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact [e-mail] .

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