Senior Leasing Manager

123Dentist; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

123Dentist is seeking aSenior Leasing Manager to lead our national leasing portfolio across clinics and Head Office locations in Canada. You will drive lease strategy, negotiate terms for de novo clinics, renewals, expansions, and assignments, and work with Legal, Finance, Construction & Facilities to support acquisitions and openings.

You will manage landlord relationships, oversee a centralized lease database, track critical dates, and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Law or related field; MBA or JD is an asset.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial leasing, preferably multi-site retail or healthcare.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and negotiating complex lease agreements.
• Experience with post-acquisition lease integration in corporate or M&A.
• Bilingual English and French is an asset, not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute national leasing strategy, including market analysis and site selection for de novo growth.
• Lead negotiations for leases: new, renewals, expansions, assignments, amendments, terminations.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract management

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Project management

Lease software

Market intelligence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Real Estate/Law

MBA or JD asset

Tools

Quarem

Occupier

Sitewise

CoStar

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

About 123Dentist

123Dentist is Canada’s largest majority dentist-owned network, with nearly 500 locations and counting. Since 1993, we’ve been building more than practices — we’ve been building a community grounded in trust, shared success, and better care for all.

About the Role

The Senior Leasing Manager leads and manages 123Dentist’s national leasing portfolio, spanning dental clinic and corporate Head Office locations across Canada. Reporting to the Vice President, Real Estate & Facilities, this role executes the leasing strategy that supports the company’s growth, leading lease negotiations, renewals, amendments, and assignments tied to clinic acquisitions, and sourcing and negotiating leases for de novo clinics.

You will manage landlord relationships in alignment with legal, financial, and operational objectives. As the portfolio continues to expand across Canada, this role oversees a large and growing number of new and renewal transactions annually.

What You’ll Do

• Own and execute 123Dentist’s national leasing strategy, including lease optimization, market analysis, and site selection for de novo clinic growth
• Lead negotiations for new leases, renewals, expansions, assignments, amendments, and terminations, ensuring favorable terms and risk mitigation
• Act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day lease inquiries from clinic and corporate stakeholders, including rent, key dates, and landlord/tenant responsibilities
• Provide real estate insurance values for new, expanding, and de novo clinics, and conduct annual reviews of insured values across the portfolio
• Oversee the national lease portfolio, maintaining a centralized database and tracking critical dates, compliance, and performance
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Construction & Facilities, Operations, and Corporate Development to support acquisitions, openings, relocations, and closures, including post-acquisition lease integration
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, landlords, and property managers, representing 123Dentist in lease-related discussions and disputes
• Ensure all leasing activities comply with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements
• Prepare reports on lease portfolio performance and support budgeting and forecasting for occupancy costs
• Lead day-to-day activities for the leasing function and represent 123Dentist at industry events

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Law, or a related field; an MBA or JD is an asset
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in commercial leasing, preferably in multi-site retail or healthcare
• Proven track record leading cross-functional teams and negotiating complex lease agreements
• Experience managing post-acquisition lease integration in a corporate or M&A setting is strongly preferred
• Bilingual in English and French is considered an asset; it is not a mandatory requirement

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships across a large, national-scale organization
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with familiarity with real estate laws and regulations
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with lease administration and real estate management software (e.g., Quarem, Occupier) and market intelligence platforms (e.g., Sitewise, CoStar) is an asset

Why Join 123Dentist?

• Own a high-visibility, national mandate as the company’s leasing portfolio continues to grow
• Be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team spanning Legal, Finance, Construction & Facilities, and Corporate Development
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with long-term career growth in a growing national organization
• Contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on supporting better dental care for Canadians