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This is a business focused on what matters most: growing franchisee profitability, strengthening our brand and creating long-term value. If you bring energy, accountability and a bias for action, you will fit right in. We take the work seriously, but we also know the best results come from teams that support each other, celebrate wins and show up ready to build something better every day.

TheSenior Leasing Representative manages a portfolio of Subway restaurant leases across Canada, acting as the primary point of contact for landlords, brokers, and franchisees on all leasing matters - driving value through proactive lease management, rent optimization, risk mitigation, and strategic real estate support. This is a fast-paced, high-volume role: on any given day you may be negotiating a lease renewal, reviewing a Letter of Intent or lease amendment for risk, working a rent-arrears or default notice to resolution, or supporting the Real Estate team in documentation for new restaurants. Success in this role requires sound commercial judgment, comfort with lease terminology and structure, and the ability to juggle multiple active files at different stages simultaneously.

This is a long-term contract role for maternity coverage. Oversee a portfolio of restaurant leases, ensuring all critical dates, options, and obligations are proactively managed. Lead lease renewals, extensions, and renegotiations, optimizing terms to improve occupancy costs and flexibility.

Identify and mitigate lease-related risks, including restrictive clauses, co-tenancy risks, exclusivity conflicts, and redevelopment exposure. Maintain accurate lease records and critical date tracking within internal systems.

Lease Portfolio Management

Oversee a portfolio of restaurant leases, ensuring all critical dates, options, and obligations are proactively managed. Lead lease renewals, extensions, and renegotiations, optimizing terms to improve occupancy costs and flexibility. Identify and mitigate lease-related risks, including restrictive clauses, co-tenancy risks,



exclusivity conflicts, and redevelopment exposure.

Maintain accurate lease records and critical date tracking within internal systems. Lead rent negotiations, including base rent, percentage rent, CAM/TMI structures, and landlord contributions. Execute lease liability negotiations, including early exits, assignments, subleases, and termination agreements.

Develop and leverage rent comparables, market data, and portfolio insights to inform negotiation strategies. Partner with Finance and Development to evaluate occupancy cost ratios and portfolio performance Represent the brand in negotiations to secure favorable terms and long-term partnerships. Act as the escalation point for landlord-related issues, including disputes, enforcement, and property concerns.

Franchisee

Support &

• Advisory Act as a trusted advisor to franchisees on lease matters, providing guidance on obligations, risks, and opportunities. Support franchisees through renewals, relocations, and restructuring discussions. Partner with cross-functional teams to align lease strategies with franchisee performance and market conditions. Closures, Relocations &

• Risk Mitigation Support closure mitigation strategies by negotiating lease exits, restructures, or temporary relief. Lead real estate aspects of relocations, including lease terminations and new site negotiations. Collaborate with Development and Operations to proactively identify at-risk locations and develop action plans. Real Estate &

• Development Support Partner with the Real Estate team on site selection, providing input on lease structures, landlord profiles, and market conditions. Support LOI negotiations,



ensuring alignment with brand standards and long-term flexibility. Provide insights on trade areas, landlord quality, and deal viability. Once LOI is complete, take over the lease negotiation Property Management &

• Issue Resolution Support resolution of property-related issues, including maintenance disputes, CAM reconciliations, and landlord compliance.

Industry

Engagement & Market Intelligence Represent the brand at industry events such as ICSC and other real estate forums. Maintain strong awareness of market trends, landlord strategies, and leasing dynamics across regions. Continuously benchmark portfolio performance against market conditions.

Bachelor's Degree required. ~5-8 years of commercial leasing, real estate, or asset management experience, preferably within QSR, retail, or franchised environments. ~ Strong expertise in lease negotiation, including financial structures and legal clauses. ~ Experience in market analysis and determining fair market rents ~ Proven track record of delivering measurable value through rent reductions, lease restructures, or risk mitigation. ~ Robust understanding of Canadian commercial leasing practices, including regional nuances. ~ Experience working with franchise models and supporting independent operators is highly preferred. ~ Proficiency in lease management systems and financial analysis tools. ~ Bi-Lingual (English/French) capability an added asset ~ Real Estate Designations an added asset ~ Ability to adapt quickly and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced development environment.

Insurance

Plans (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life) ~Competitive Bonus ~ Company Holidays ~ Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, qualifications, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions. Subway uses technology‑assisted tools to support our recruitment process. These tools strictly help organize and sort applications based on job‑related qualifications.

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