Senior Real Estate Specialist

Co op; Saskatoon; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian co-operative is hiring a Senior Real Estate Specialist to join their Facility Design & Development team. This remote position requires a professional with 6-9 years of property management experience and a degree in Commerce or a related field. The role involves negotiating leases, assisting local Co-ops in real estate strategies, and improving property management practices. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Qualifications

• 6 - 9 years of progressively responsible experience in Real Estate or Property Management.
• Experience in retail, commercial, or industrial property management.
• Holding or working towards Real Property Administrator Designation.

Responsibilities

• Lead leasing discussions and negotiations.
• Assist local Co-ops with real estate strategies.
• Negotiate leases and renewals.

Skills

Property Management Experience

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Urban Land Economics

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Real Estate Specialist on a permanent basis on our Facility Design & Development team. This position can be a remote opportunity and can be based across Western Canada.

Are you someone who makes timely and informed decisions? We are looking to add to our Real Estate & Development team with someone who has property management experience and is interested in the potential to grow into a team while supporting the whole Co-operative Retailing System (CRS).

Responsibilities

• Assist local Co-ops in the assigned geography to execute on their real estate strategy by leading leasing or purchasing discussions, negotiating LOIs, reviewing legal documents, working with local brokers to select locations, and assisting on any other real estate initiatives that might arise.
• Negotiate new leases and renewals primarily on behalf of TGP, FCL, and related entities by researching rental rates, negotiating lease terms, reviewing lease documentation, communicating with tenant and landlord, evaluating offers to leases and working with external and internal legal counsel.
• Work with various groups on feasibilities and on documentation of agreements for FCL owned property.
• Assist with property sales and purchases by leading discussions with real estate agents, making recommendations on market value, correspondence with internal and external legal counsel, and assisting / leading rezoning applications when required.
• Continually review and evaluate current property management practices and make decisions and recommendations on how to improve.
• Travel up to 10%.

Who you'll work with

You will work closely with local Co-ops, other FCL Business Units and the Facilities Design & Development team. You will have a direct report and will report into the Senior Manager, Real Estate & Development and be part of a team that is results driven and strives to cultivate a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Why it matters

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are

You are looking for a career in Real Estate & Property Management and :

• Have 6 - 9 years of relevant progressively responsible experience.
• Have a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Urban Land Economics or a relevant field (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Have experience in retail, commercial, and industrial property management including real estate acquisitions, appraisal, asset management, development, dispositions, leasing, property management, or other relevant experience is an asset.
• Obtained or working towards the Real Property Administrator Designation through the BOMI Institute of Canada or CPM through the Real Estate Institute of Canada is an asset.

What we offer

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [e-mail]. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by September 9, 2025.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We're working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.

About Us

As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. Our work is guided by our values of integrity, excellence and responsibility and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together. To learn more about who we are, visit www.fcl.crs.