Senior Advisor Real Estate Planning

Banque Nationale du Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank in Montreal seeks a Senior Planning Advisor to lead the occupancy strategy for the Montreal Campus, spanning 5-6 sites. You will optimize space utilization, coordinate real estate projects with corporate and business sectors, and analyze occupancy data to guide portfolio decisions.

You will partner across teams, influence stakeholders, and shape the long-term evolution of the campus while leveraging a hybrid work environment and strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and six years of relevant experience OR a master’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in needs analysis, space planning and workplace design
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage senior executives
• Ability to influence and manage stakeholders effectively
• Strong organizational skills and track record of exceeding objectives

Responsibilities

• Lead the Montreal Campus occupancy strategy by aligning real estate capacity with business needs.
• Plan and deliver real estate projects in collaboration with corporate and business sectors.
• Continuously analyze occupancy data, growth projections and office attendance to optimize the portfolio.
• Recommend consolidations and relocations to maximize space utilization across campuses.
• Support real estate governance and provide analyses for decision-making.
• Plan integration of the 700 Saint Jacques site and future evolution of the Montreal Campus.

Skills

Architectural Design

Building Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Real Estate

Relationship Building

Site Planning

Space Planning

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Initiative

Prioritization

Influencing

Space management

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

A career as a Senior Planning Advisor in the Corporate Real Estate Department at National Bank means leading the support, prioritization and coordination of real estate projects for the Montreal Campus, which includes 5-6 Montreal sites. This role allows you to make a tangible impact on the organization by optimizing space utilization, demonstrating leadership and effectively managing priorities.

Your role

• Lead the Montreal Campus occupancy strategy by aligning real estate capacity with business needs.
• Plan and deliver real estate projects in collaboration with corporate and business sectors.
• Continuously analyze actual occupancy data, growth projections and office attendance scenarios to optimize our portfolio.
• Recommend team consolidations and relocations across campus buildings to maximize space utilization.
• Support Montreal Campus real estate performance governance and provide the analyses required for decision-making
• Plan the integration of the 700 Saint Jacques site and the long-term evolution of the Montreal Campus based on the Bank’s growth and changing business needs.

Your team

The Real Estate Business Strategy sector brings together several experts who work in an agile, proactive and collaborative manner to seize opportunities and support the Bank’s occupancy strategy.Within the sector, you are part of a team consisting of two planning advisors, three leasing advisors, one market development advisor and one senior advisor. The team reports to the Senior Director and works in a matrix structure with several internal experts. The team's mandate is primarily responsible for developing the strategy, transactions and planning for real estate projects. We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to enhance your quality of life. This translates into a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to master your profession and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and six years of relevant experience OR a master’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience
• A minimum of 2 years experience in needs analysis, space planning and workplace design
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and establish credibility with senior executives across various business sectors
• Ability to influence and manage stakeholders effectively
• Excellent synthesis skills at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills
• Proven track record of achievement and exceeding objectives

Languages

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Skills

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• Architectural Design
• Building Management
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Real Estate
• Relationship Building
• Site Planning
• Space Planning
• Teamwork
• Detail-oriented
• Initiative
• Prioritization
• Influencing
• Space management
• Stakeholder Relationship Management

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Why work at National Bank?

For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?