Broccolini is a family-owned, single-source provider of construction, development and real-estate services. Our company caters to the industrial, commercial and residential markets in Canada. Recognized for our quality workmanship, innovative technology, open collaboration, and exceptional standards, we offer a one-stop approach to the planning, development and construction of remarkable buildings. We are currently looking for a Director of Real Estate to join our Ottawa team

The Director of Real Estate will be the face of Broccolini in the Ottawa brokerage community and beyond. At the highest level, this role is responsible for creating and delivering value for Broccolini and its investors in the Ottawa market through disciplined acquisitions, timely dispositions, and strategic leasing.

A central part of this role is maintaining a strong presence in the brokerage community, building trusted relationships that ensure Broccolini is top-of-mind when opportunities arise. The Director will serve as a critical filter between the market and the internal development team, evaluating opportunities with speed and conviction before escalating only the most promising prospects. They will support senior leadership as a trusted contributor and drive business development across Ottawa and Eastern Ontario.

Responsibilities Brokerage & Market Presence

Maintain deep, current knowledge of the Ottawa real estate market

Build and maintain a robust network within the brokerage community, positioning Broccolini as a preferred buyer and partner

Serve as the primary point of contact for brokers, ensuring proactive and consistent communication that keeps deal flow coming to Broccolini





Conduct regular reviews with brokers on all active engagements

Attend industry events and maintain an active, visible presence in the market

Cultivate a reputation as a credible, decisive, and relationship-driven operator

Organize broker lunches, road shows, and other relationship-building events to strengthen Broccolini’s market presence

Deal Evaluation & Filtering

Identify and assess incoming opportunities quickly and rigorously, determining what merits further analysis and what to pass on

Conduct preliminary underwriting and feasibility assessments before escalating to the development team

Apply strong market instincts to evaluate land and asset opportunities against Broccolini's investment criteria

Maintain a structured pipeline and protect the development team's bandwidth for high-quality prospects only

Acquisitions & Dispositions

Source, underwrite, and execute land and real estate investment opportunities

Divest investments that have realized their full potential for Broccolini

Understand at a granular level the financial, construction, and municipal inputs required for project success

Negotiate LOIs and PSAs in coordination with Legal and Finance teams

Manage the due diligence processes and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders

Leasing

Track and report on deal metrics, including vacancy rates and upcoming expiries





Lead the end-to-end process for larger-scale renewals and vacancies, from marketing through execution

Serve as the primary liaison with institutional partners on larger-scale renewals and vacancies, including attending monthly partner calls

Drive alignment across internal stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes

Provide market data, asking rents, and leasing activity inputs for accounting and partner reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis (depending on portfolio)

Work in close collaboration with the Property Management team

Coordinate with Marketing team on e-blasts, broker-facing communications and brand positioning within the brokerage community

Leadership & Strategy

Support and advise senior leadership at a strategic real estate level

Build a long-term strategic plan for Broccolini in the Ottawa market to drive sustained growth

Contribute value-added feedback to the Real Estate Investment Committee and relevant leadership forums

Qualifications

Minimum university degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or a related field

Minimum 10 years of experience in real estate, with a focus on acquisitions or development

Established network within the Ottawa brokerage and real estate investment community

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with brokers, partners, and internal stakeholders

Sharp deal instincts with the ability to quickly assess an opportunity's merit and filter with conviction. Strong financial acumen and underwriting experience coveted.

Deep experience leading the end to end leasing process

Strong understanding of

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