THE ROLE

We are partnering with a well-established and growing Canadian commercial real estate organization seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial
SENIOR MANAGER / DIRECTOR, LEASING

VANCOUVER

$160K-$185K base salary

Full-Time

THE ROLE

We are partnering with a well-established and growing Canadian commercial real estate organization seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Senior Manager / Director, Leasing to join its team.

Based in Vancouver and reporting to the Head of Leasing, you will oversee leasing activity across a significant Western Canadian portfolio. Your primary focus will be large retail properties in British Columbia, with responsibility for additional assets in Alberta.

You will manage the full leasing cycle, develop and execute asset-specific strategies, cultivate relationships with tenants and brokers, and actively pursue opportunities to enhance occupancy, tenant mix, rental revenue, property performance, and long-term asset value.

This is a high-autonomy, high-accountability opportunity for an accomplished leasing professional with strong market knowledge, established industry relationships, sound commercial judgment, and the initiative to move opportunities and complex transactions forward with limited oversight.

The successful candidate may be appointed at the Senior Manager or Director level, depending on their experience

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute leasing strategies for retail properties across British Columbia and Alberta
Manage the complete leasing cycle, including prospecting, tenant outreach, negotiation, deal structuring, documentation, and completion
Source and cultivate relationships with retailers, brokers, tenants, and other industry partners
Negotiate new leases, renewals, expansions, relocations, and other complex transactions
Identify opportunities to improve occupancy, tenant mix, rental performance,



and long-term asset value
Monitor leasing activity, market conditions, retailer trends, and competitive properties
Prepare deal analyses, leasing recommendations, forecasts, market intelligence, and activity reports
Provide strategic ideas and recommendations to the Head of Leasing and senior leadership
Collaborate with property management, asset management, legal, and lease administration teams
Support leasing requirements for select office space within the portfolio
Visit properties and meet with tenants, prospects, and brokers across British Columbia and Alberta
Work independently while maintaining proactive communication with a leasing team located across Canada
Represent the organization professionally within the Western Canadian commercial real estate market

Qualifications & Experience

Significant progressive experience in commercial real estate leasing, ideally at the Senior Manager or Director level
Direct leasing experience within retail properties
Strong knowledge of the British Columbia retail leasing market
Demonstrated experience sourcing prospects, structuring transactions, negotiating terms, and closing deals
Commercial real estate or broker licensing in British Columbia and/or Alberta, or the willingness and eligibility to obtain the required licensing within 12 months
Alberta leasing experience is an asset
Office leasing experience is an asset
Solid understanding of lease structures, financial considerations, market dynamics, and tenant relationships




Experience working across a geographically distributed portfolio or team is an asset
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation skills

Skills & Competencies

Entrepreneurial, motivated, and results-oriented
Strategic thinker with strong commercial judgment
Able to develop a point of view and confidently present recommendations
Comfortable operating with significant autonomy and accountability
Proactive and skilled at moving opportunities forward without extensive oversight
Strong relationship-building and business-development abilities
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple active transactions
Collaborative and comfortable working with colleagues across provinces and time zones
Strong follow-through and attention to detail
Curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning
Able to balance independent decision-making with proactive communication
Practical and creative approach to problem-solving and deal-making

WHY THIS ROLE?

Market-competitive salary
Annual bonus opportunity
Comprehensive benefits commencing upon hire
RRSP matching
Monthly mobile-phone allowance
Complimentary parking at the primary portfolio office
Flexible working arrangements appropriate to a market-facing leasing role
Significant autonomy and direct access to senior leadership
Support from experienced in-house leasing, legal, and lease administration teams
Opportunity to shape leasing strategy across a prominent and growing Western Canadian portfolio
Opportunity to join a well-established organization that provides autonomy while valuing accountability, collaboration, and recent ideas

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📌 Senior Manager / Director, Leasing (British Columbia)
🏢 DMC Recruitment Group
📍 British Columbia