Real Estate & Operations Lead

Prologis Canada Management Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Prologis in Toronto, Canada seeks a Real Estate & Operations Lead to run property operations and customer experience across the Greater Toronto Area. As the region's senior RECX leader, you will set local priorities, manage a five-person team, and drive portfolio performance with cross-functional collaboration across leasing, development, and finance.

You will own operating and capital budgets, oversee tenant relations, and coordinate capital projects from budgeting to handover, while leveraging

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressive commercial real estate or property management experience.
• At least three years of people leadership, coaching and performance management.
• Experience overseeing industrial property operations, tenant relations and capital projects.
• Experience managing operating and capital budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Ability to interpret leases and apply property management, safety and risk practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the RECX Manager, RECX Coordinator, and three Maintenance Technicians.
• Set goals, clarify accountabilities, address performance, and build an inclusive, accountable team.
• Set regional RECX priorities and operating plans aligned with portfolio strategy and customer needs.
• Oversee property operations, tenant relations, maintenance, and service requests.
• Develop property plans and oversee capital projects from budgeting through handover.
• Build customer relationships and monitor service response, trends, and records.

Skills

People leadership

Client focus

Team development

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, engineering, or related

CPM or RPA designation

Tools

Yardi

Salesforce

Facilities management systems

Job description

At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.

Job Title: Real Estate & Operations Lead
Company: Prologis
Title: Real Estate & Operations Lead
Location: Toronto, Canada

A day in the life

The Real Estate & Operations Lead leads property operations and customer experience across Prologis’ Greater Toronto Area portfolio. As the region’s most senior RECX leader, this role sets local priorities and is accountable for portfolio operating and financial performance, building condition, and customer service. The role leads a five-person team and works closely with the Vice President, Market Officer, customers, and regional partners to resolve complex property matters and improve long-term asset performance. It also partners across Leasing, Development, Investment, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Essentials, and other teams to meet customer and portfolio needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, coach, and develop the RECX Manager, RECX Coordinator, and three Maintenance Technicians
• Set goals, clarify accountabilities, address performance, and build an inclusive, accountable team
• Set regional RECX priorities and operating plans aligned with portfolio strategy, customer needs, financial objectives, and company standards
• Recommend resource needs and improvements to the Vice President, Market Officer
• Oversee property operations, tenant relations, maintenance, service requests, rent collection coordination, compliance, inspections, and corrective actions to maintain safe, well-operated buildings
• Develop property plans and oversee capital projects, tenant improvements, and fit-outs from budgeting and procurement through construction, close-out, and handover, managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and tenant communication
• Build customer relationships, monitor service response and resolution, site visits, issue trends, and feedback, and maintain accurate customer records and follow-up in Salesforce and related systems
• Partner with Leasing on lease interpretation, leasing activity, customer and property information, lease obligations, and customer transitions
• Lead RECX customer initiatives and applicable Essentials programs or pilots
• Own RECX operating and capital budgets, forecasts, financial reporting, vendor procurement and performance, and risk and regulatory compliance
• Identify trends, explain variances, address gaps, and escape material issues promptly

Required:

• At least seven years of progressive commercial real estate or property management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least three years of people leadership experience, including coaching, setting expectations, addressing performance issues, and developing effective teams
• Experience overseeing industrial property operations, customer relationships, building maintenance, capital projects, and tenant fit-outs
• Experience managing operating and capital budgets, forecasts, financial reporting, and variance analysis
• Experience procuring and managing service agreements and holding vendors accountable for cost, schedule, safety, and quality
• Ability to interpret leases and apply property management, regulatory compliance, safety, and risk management practices
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel to properties across Toronto and the GTA; ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, or on-call hours when business needs require

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Relevant professional designation such as CPM or RPA
• Experience with Yardi, Salesforce, facilities management, or capital project tracking systems
• Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed
• Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes

Hiring Salary Range of: $130,000. $170,000 . Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data..

People First

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most – our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and dedicate both time and resources to leadership development. Our team is intentional about cultivating a culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion so that everyone at Prologis feels a sense of belonging.

Employment Type: Full time
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Additional Locations: We are builders, thinkers and doers—creating more than space, we power global commerce. We seek and attract top talent from around the world and foster a culture where diverse ideas fuel innovation, collaboration and excellence