Senior Advisor, Occupancy Planning and Lease Management

ia; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plans

Competitive retirement savings plan

Share purchase plan

Vacation entitlement

Telemedicine services

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

iA product discounts

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a seasoned senior real estate leader to drive workplace occupancy strategy and portfolio management across Canada. You will oversee site identification, lease negotiations, and portfolio optimization while partnering with legal, finance, and business leaders to align with corporate objectives.

The role requires a university degree and a minimum of 10 years in corporate real estate, with at least 5 years in strategic advisory.

Qualifications

• Leads strategic advisory for real estate portfolio management.
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting/forecasting expertise.
• Negotiates leases and manages relationships with landlords and brokers.
• Experience in corporate real estate, financial services, or related industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute workplace occupancy strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Plan short-, medium-, and long-term real estate requirements to optimize space and costs.
• Lead Canadian real estate portfolio management including site identification, lease negotiations, and lease administration.
• Manage lease renewals, closures, relocations, new leases and subleasing opportunities.
• Conduct financial analyses and forecasting to support decisions and identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets related to real estate and workplace projects.
• Build relationships with business leaders, landlords, brokers, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Partner with legal teams on contracts, lease interpretation, and dispute resolution.
• Advise leadership on real estate strategy and space optimization to support growth.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

English & French

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

What You\'ll Accomplish With Us

• Develop and implement workplace occupancy strategies aligned with business objectives and corporate standards;
• Plan short-, medium-, and long-term real estate requirements to optimize space utilization, workplace capacity, office locations and occupancy costs;
• Lead the strategic management of the Canadian real estate portfolio, including site identification, lease negotiations and lease administration;
• Manage lease renewals, office closures, relocations, new lease agreements and subleasing opportunities;
• Conduct financial analyses and forecasting to support business decisions and identify optimization opportunities;
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets related to the real estate portfolio and workplace projects;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, landlords, property managers, brokers and other internal and external stakeholders;
• Partner with legal teams on contractual matters, lease interpretation and dispute resolution;
• Advise leadership on real estate strategy, workplace trends and space optimization initiatives that support organizational growth and evolving business needs.

What Could Help You Succeed in This Role

• Is recognized for their leadership, influence and ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders;
• Stands out for their strong analytical skills, business acumen and financial expertise;
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of the commercial real estate market, lease structures and portfolio optimization strategies;
• Is recognized for their negotiation skills and ability to build long-lasting business relationships;
• Has strong experience with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and advanced Excel modeling;
• Can translate business requirements into effective real estate solutions and occupancy strategies;
• Holds a university degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline;
• Has a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in corporate real estate, commercial real estate, real estate investments or a related field, including at least 5 years in a strategic advisory role;
• Experience within the financial services, banking or insurance industry is considered an asset;
• Advanced English and French proficiency is required, as the successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating commercial leases, leading contractual discussions and maintaining business relationships with unilingual English-speaking and French-speaking brokers, landlords and business partners on a regular basis.

Why You\'ll Love Working With Us

• A work environment where learning and development are combined with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• Artificial intelligence tools are accessible to everyone, enhancing personal effectiveness and supporting organizational growth;
• A healthy, safe, equitable and inclusive workplace where people can thrive and reach their full potential;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible group insurance plans;
• Competitive retirement savings plan;
• Share purchase plan;
• Vacation entitlement, wellness days and personal development days;
• Telemedicine services;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Ergonomic furniture program;
• Performance bonus;
• Discounts on iA products;
• And much more!

Location(s)

Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)

Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date

2026-11-03

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half