Sr. Manager, Real Estate Acquisitions

Hydroone; Markham; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro One in Markham, ON, is seeking a Senior Real Estate Manager to lead strategy for lands, buildings and facilities supporting the transmission and distribution business.

You will oversee ~35 staff across Leasing, Rights Acquisition, Property Tax, Records and Facilities, ensuring health, safety and financial stewardship.

Join a company recognized as a top employer, committed to safety, inclusivity, and external revenue opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor real estate and facility programs aligned with Hydro One's business strategies.
• Lead ~35 staff across Corridor Land Management, Rights Acquisition, Leasing, Aboriginal Lands, Employee Relocation, Property Tax, Records and Facilities.
• Deliver real estate and facility work programs and set priorities to optimize workforce use.
• Ensure health, safety, environment and financial resources are managed effectively.

Job description

Date: Sep 15, 2026

Location: Markham, ON, CA

51880 - Markham - Regular Not Applicable/Optional

Hiring Salary Range: $105,400.00-136,400.00 / year

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Job Function

Provide quality and cost effective real estate services and strategies,supporting Hydro One’s transmission and distribution business. Protectand enhance the value of the Corporation’s real estate and facilityassets and pursue external revenue opportunities.

Job Description

Specific Accountabilities

Through collateral relationships with respect to the Vice-President,Lands, Buildings, Services and Security develop, implement and monitorreal estate and facility programs and services which directly contribute
value to the business strategies of Hydro One’s transmission anddistribution business.

Direct Output Support to the Vice-President

• Prepare 2-5 year specific asset strategies and implementationplans for Hydro One lands, buildings and facilities in line withchanging client needs in the transmission and distribution business
• Manage and provide leadership for Hydro One’s real estate andfacilities through approximately 35 staff in the following functionalareas: Corridor Land Management, Rights Acquisition, Leasing, Aboriginal Lands, Employee Relocation, Property Tax, Records and Facilities
• Deliver real estate and facility work programs and set prioritiesto make use of workforce pool
• Ensure effective management systems are in place for health andsafety, the environment and the financial resources associated withHydro One’s real estate and facilities.

Direct Output/Delegated Direct Output

• Manage the real estate acquisition rights programs and projectsfor the transmission and distribution business. Oversee the negotiationstrategies, policies and settlements with landowners, First Nations andgovernment entities.
• Plan direction and act as the key service provider representativefor Hydro One’s contract with the provincial government for the management and leasing of corridor lands. Manage the ‘secondary use ’land licensing and easement programs to external customers including thetechnical lines and environmental assessments.
• Recommend and implement an investment program (capital andoperating) for Hydro One’s real estate, buildings and facilitiesoptimizing their use for clients and enhancing value.
• Negotiate new and renewal commercial/industrial space leases andterm land agreements e.g. occupations on railway property. Oversee thepayment and auditing function associated with these agreements.
• Provide cost effective specialized real estate services in theareas of property assessment and taxation, employee relocation, lowvoltage inquiries, rights management, records and inventory managementincluding mapping and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)implementation.
• Develop, monitor and be accountable for the real estate/facilitybusiness plans and budgets.
• Respond to public and external issues with respect to Hydro One’slands and buildings.
• Meet transmission and distribution client needs by setting andconsistently meeting performance standards, by being able to adjust tochanging requirements, and by monitoring performance and clientfeedback.

Managerial Accountabilities

Manage the unit and achieve the approved programs and targetedresults through:

Maintaining a team of subordinates who are capable of producing theoutputs required:

• ensure subordinates are able and willing to produce the desiredoutput, and that subordinate managers continually improve the processesfor achieving the outputs
• assess staff capability to do the required work, now and in thefuture
• conduct personal effectiveness reviews of subordinatesmanagers/specialists to build relationships and trust, and to improveeffectiveness
• mentor and counsel subordinates-once-removed

Accountability for the outputs of others:

• set the appropriate context for subordinates (i.e. corporatestrategies and policies, accountabilities, tasks, budget and programs,compliance and performance targets, expectations for continuous improvement, etc.)
• set an effective framework of policies and procedures for thework of the unit
• know and ensure own and subordinates’ compliance with all legaland regulatory requirements, and all corporate policies and procedures,and generally acceptedpractices relating to the work of the unit
• establish a two-way working relationship with subordinates tosolicit their views on conditions and potential changes effecting theirwork, and continuous improvement opportunities

Providing leadership to subordinates, so that they collaboratecompetently, and with full commitment, with each other in pursuing thegoals set:

• translate the corporate goals and objectives into a directionwhich guides the work of the unit
• communicate that direction to all staff
• define specific tasks for subordinates which are required toachieve desired results and/or to accommodate changes required withinthe business operations
• communicate expectations regarding the collateral relationshipamong subordinates

Providing a safe and healthy work environment:

• provide subordinates with appropriate knowledge, skills,information, work procedures and equipment to facilitate responsiblebehaviour which will protect their safety and contribute to their health
• provide a work environment and facilities where health and safetyincidents are minimized
• provide a work environment that supports and values diversity,and is free from harassment
• know and ensure subordinates comply with all legal and regulatoryrequirements, corporate policies and procedures, and generally acceptedpractices relating to their work

Demonstrating stewardship of the assets and resources:

• ensure every reasonable precaution is taken for the protection ofsubordinates, the environment and the assets
• provide for security of human and physical resources, includinginformation

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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"Employer of the year 2026"

Deadline: September 28, 2026

The base salary for this role considers a variety of factors, including candidates' knowledge, skills, experience, education, and any applicable collective agreement requirements for union-represented positions. Hydro One provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves. For management roles, compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy, and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms). We encourage open dialogue about compensation with our Talent Acquisition Team, who can provide more detailed information specific to this role.

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