Senior Real Estate Analyst

navcanada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Defined benefit pension

Growth opportunities

Flexible work

Diverse workforce

Job summary

NAV CANADA's Corporate Real Estate team seeks a Senior Real Estate Analyst to manage a national portfolio and lead lease and licensing negotiations that balance operational, legal, and financial objectives.

You will collaborate with landlords, governments, airport authorities, and private sector partners to optimize costs and performance, while providing strategic recommendations to leadership. This hybrid role offers growth in a critical national service.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Professional real estate designation considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate real estate, leasing or licensing, or related field.
• Experience negotiating lease and license agreements.
• Experience managing a diverse real estate portfolio across multiple geographic locations.
• Knowledge of risk management principles as they relate to real estate transactions and occupancy agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation, administration, renewal, amendment, and termination of lease, licence, and occupancy agreements with landlords, governments, municipalities, airport authorities, and private sector partners.
• Manage a national real estate portfolio, ensuring agreements support operational requirements while optimizing costs and mitigating risk.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to management on real estate transactions, portfolio initiatives, policies, and best practices.
• Analyze leasing, licensing, acquisition, disposal, and occupancy strategies to identify solutions that best support business objectives.
• Monitor contractual obligations, including rent payments, escalations, renewals, option periods, notice requirements, property taxes, and compliance obligations.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with real estate transactions and develop contingency plans to support operational continuity.
• Support annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and property tax assessment activities while maintaining accurate portfolio records and reporting.
• Collaborate with legal counsel, consultants, external partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver effective real estate solutions.

Skills

Bilingual (EN/FR)

Real estate analysis

Portfolio management

Negotiation

Financial forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Professional real estate designation (asset)

Job description

Job Category: Professionals, Real Estate

Language Requirements: Bilingual Required / Bilingue requis

English and French are required / Le français et l'anglais sont requis.

Flexible Work Agreement Type: Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date: 2026-09-26

Job Grade: P3

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience / Selon l'expérience

Job Summary

Join NAV CANADA's Corporate Real Estate team and play a key role in managing a diverse national portfolio that supports critical aviation infrastructure across Canada. As a Senior Real Estate Analyst, you will lead lease and licensing negotiations, provide strategic real estate advice, that balance operational, legal, and financial objectives. This is an opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders while influencing decisions that support an essential national service.

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

In this role you will:

• Lead the negotiation, administration, renewal, amendment, and termination of lease, licence, and occupancy agreements with landlords, governments, municipalities, airport authorities, and private sector partners.
• Manage a national real estate portfolio, ensuring agreements support operational requirements while optimizing costs and mitigating risk.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to management on real estate transactions, portfolio initiatives, policies, and best practices.
• Analyze leasing, licensing, acquisition, disposal, and occupancy strategies to identify solutions that best support business objectives.
• Monitor key contractual obligations, including rent payments, escalations, renewals, option periods, notice requirements, property taxes, and compliance obligations.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with real estate transactions and develop contingency plans to support operational continuity.
• Support annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and property tax assessment activities while maintaining accurate portfolio records and reporting.
• Collaborate with legal counsel, consultants, external partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver effective real estate solutions across the organization.

What you bring:

• University degree in Business Administration or equivalent discipline.
• Professional real estate designation considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate real estate, leasing or licensing, or related field.
• Experience negotiating lease and license agreements.
• Experience managing a diverse real estate portfolio across multiple geographic locations.
• Experience coordinating with legal counsel, external consultants, landlords, government agencies, municipalities and external partners..
• Experience supporting real estate initiatives, property acquisitions, dispositions
• Current knowledge of the Real Estate Industry.
• Advanced knowledge of negotiating principles, lease terms and conditions, taxation, insurance, and contract management.
• Knowledge of risk management principles as they relate to real estate transactions and occupancy agreements.
• Knowledge of commercial leasing practices, property valuation principles, market analysis, and portfolio management.
• Working knowledge of real property law, contract law, and land registration system.
• Interpretation of legal documents, contracts, provincial and federal legislation.

How others describe you:

• Ability to analyze real estate issues, interpret agreements, assess risks, and develop practical solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and influence stakeholders to achieve favourable business outcomes while balancing operational, legal, and financial considerations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, transactions, and competing priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with internal stakeholders, legal counsel, landlords, government agencies, and external partners.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively through written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when dealing with sensitive commercial matters.
• Takes initiative and works independently while maintaining accountability for results.
• Exhibits strong client-service orientation and a collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrates resilience and adaptability when managing competing priorities and changing business needs.
• Builds trust and credibility through integrity, reliability, and attention to detail.

Working Conditions:

This position is a hybrid position with a minimum 3 days per week on site at Ottawa Head Office (151 Slater St., Ottawa, ON).

Behaviour Statement:

All employees of NAV CANADA are expected to demonstrate behaviours al