Real Estate Development - Senior Manager/Manager, Leasing

Aritzia; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Canada seeks a Sr. Manager/Manager in Leasing to lead the team securing premier locations for retail stores. Responsibilities include managing lease rights, negotiating deals, and maintaining landlord relationships. Candidates should have a strong background in retail real estate leasing, financial analysis, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. This position offers a salary range of CAD $100,000 to $150,000 and a variety of employee perks including discounts and wellness programs.

Benefits

Product Discount

A-OK Commissary & Cafe

The SET - In-office gym

Aritzia Virtual Wellness

Aspirational Workplace

Amenities

The Extras

Qualifications

• Proven skills and experience in retail real estate leasing.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Ability to negotiate lease agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Leasing team to secure a best-in-class portfolio.
• Collaborate with Business Support partners for departmental functions.
• Manage lease rights and tenant relations.

Skills

Retail real estate leasing

Financial analysis

Lease negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Commitment to quality

Job description

THE TEAM

The mission of the Leasing department is to secure a best-in-class portfolio of stores.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our Leasing team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for identifying and securing world-class locations for our retail stores, creating new opportunities for our clients to experience Aritzia. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our real estate strategy, driving the growth and optimization of our portfolio. This role supports the end-to-end leasing process—from market analysis and site identification to negotiation support, and lease execution. With a strong understanding of leasing fundamentals, the Sr. Manager/Manager brings analytical rigor, attention to detail, and cross-functional coordination skills to ensure efficient deal execution and portfolio performance. Operating with increasing autonomy, this role also helps maintain strong landlord relationships and ensures the timely and accurate management of lease rights, financial obligations, and contract terms. And, with the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless—from a rewarding career in Leasing to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Sr. Manager/Manager, Leasing, you will lead the team to:

• Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience.
• Roadmap the expansion plan of our real estate.
• Secure a best-in-class portfolio of physical spaces.
• Get the locations we want with the best deal.
• Manage lease rights and tenant relations.
• Hold the landlords accountable for the lease.
• Maintain the relationship with each other and address business opportunities for scale.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven skills, certifications, education and/or experience in retail real estate leasing, financial analysis, and lease negotiation.
• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles.
• The ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners.
• A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business.

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.

We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia's Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences - we provide it all.

THE PERKS

• Product Discount - Maybe you've heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe - Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET - Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom‑created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness - Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they're physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace - Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They're also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities - Additional amenities include a private parent's room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras - We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry‑cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self‑care promos and on‑site medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.