Senior Real Estate Specialist

Valleyview Co-op; Saskatoon; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional co-operative organization is seeking a Senior Real Estate Specialist to join their Facility Design & Development team. This permanent position offers flexibility to work remotely and requires 6-9 years of experience in property management and real estate acquisitions. Responsibilities include assisting local Co-ops with their real estate strategies and negotiating leases. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of relevant progressively responsible experience.
• Experience in retail, commercial, and industrial property management.
• Working towards real estate designations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist local Co-ops in executing their real estate strategy.
• Negotiate new leases and renewals.
• Review and evaluate property management practices.

Skills

Real estate acquisitions

Property management

Negotiation

Market research

Legal document review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce or related field

Real Property Administrator designation (BOMI Canada)

Job description

Overview

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 remote and based across Western Canada.

What you’ll do

• Assist local Co-ops in the assigned geography to execute their real estate strategy, including leading leasing or purchasing discussions, negotiating LOIs, reviewing legal documents, working with local brokers to select locations, and assisting on other real estate initiatives.
• 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 tenants and landlords, evaluating offers to leases, and coordinating with external and internal legal counsel.
• Work with various groups on feasibilities and 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, corresponding 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 to the Senior Manager Real Estate & Development, being part of a results-driven team that values 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:

• 6–9 years of relevant progressively responsible experience.
• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Urban Land Economics, or a relevant field (combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Experience in retail, commercial, and industrial property management including real estate acquisitions, appraisal, asset management, development, dispositions, leasing, or other relevant experience.
• Obtained or working towards the Real Property Administrator designation through BOMI 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—working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to communities, and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit our site.

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, please submit your requests. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, please 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 a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We are working to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, where every team member can bring 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.

Additional details

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills: EAM, Economics, IT Business Analysis, Information Security, Android Development

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1