ABOUT SHAPE

SHAPE is the real estate investment, development and management company leading some of the largest and most exciting projects in North America including The Amazing Brentwood, The City of Lougheed and RC at CF Richmond Centre.

Through our fully integrated platform, SHAPE specializes in complete neighbourhoods with a top‑calibre mix of shops, restaurants, residences, entertainment and a complete range of daily services on rapid transit. By executing on every stage of the real estate process, from land acquisition to property management, we are able to collaborate more efficiently, work seamlessly and perform at the highest level. Every SHAPE property reflects lasting vision, bold creativity and obsessive attention to detail.

Our projects are complex, our vision is simple: deliver social and financial value for generations. With a proven ability to raise the bar across our diverse portfolio of assets, we build on where we’ve been to push the edge of better: for industry standards, quality of life and return on investment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an ambassador of SHAPE’s exciting projects, the Director of Leasing will manage the leasing team in communicating with prospective tenants, preparing marketing information, and negotiating leases for available spaces within our projects and master‑planned communities, whilst successfully conveying our brand and story. Working closely with SHAPE’s leasing team and various departments, this role will help execute and contribute to innovative strategies for the assets, refine leasing processes as well as assist in overseeing the leasing for properties in the company’s commercial portfolio.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Provide mentorship, leadership, and direction to the junior members of the leasing team as well as other members of SHAPE

Be a passionate Project Ambassador with a central focus on optimization of the commercial portfolio through strategic leasing efforts





Assist in the creation of current and long-term leasing/merchandising visions to appropriately prepare for and respond to consumer demands and site development progress

Prepare, guide, and oversee annual leasing operating budgets

Understand and advise financial deal metrics such as NER and yield, and other related financial measures

Source prospective tenants, initiate new business relationships, as well as provide and analyze new opportunities within our commercial portfolio

Conduct regular site visits to gain knowledge of the physical space including site construction progress

Provide intuitive thoughts and ideas for improving and adding to SHAPE’s business platform

Work closely with all departments including operations, construction, tenant coordination, development, accounting and legal from prospecting to store opening

Participation and analytics for negotiation and execution of lease transactions including new leases, renewals, and license agreements

Assist in marketing strategies and demographic analysis studies

Contribute to reporting as well as designated market research requests to support pitches and brokerage opportunities

Collaborate with internal departments to collect and share information to effectively communicate and update our prospective tenants with accurate information

Cultivate and maintain a solid and positive relationship with tenants, the brokerage community, and our communities

Prepare data and actively participate in presentations to the co-owners and/or clients of our projects





Attend and participate in industry-related conferences as required

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Enthusiasm, positivity, and energy with a desire to succeed within the company

Ability to make thoughtful decisions independently and provide solutions to challenging leasing scenarios

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate deals, results, and trends to senior management

Creative mindset with an ability to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner in both written and oral communication forms

Ability to work a flexible work schedule including accommodating travel requirements which include some overnight(s)

Excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to adapt and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment

Self-starter with impeccable interpersonal and collaboration skills; a team player

Strong knowledge base of Canadian commercial real estate markets (strong emphasis in BC, AB, ON)

Valid driver’s license and vehicle ownership

Required Training and Experience

7+ years of experience in commercial leasing

Bachelor’s Degree in Business and/or Urban Land Economics or equivalent

Active Real Estate Trading License (can be obtained upon hiring if not currently active)

Ability to demonstrate success in leasing through specific examples

Management experience, directly leading a team

Member of NAIOP, CREW, or ICSC associations an asset

Working Conditions

Based at our corporate office, located in downtown Vancouver, the successful candidate may expect a comfortable and collaborative work environment in a modern office setting. Due to the nature of the role, they may be required to travel to different sites on a regular basis, as well as visit other comparable competitive projects in the retail marketplace to ensure current and relevant asset management plans.

Salary Range: $150,000-180,000/year

📌 Director, Commercial Leasing (Winnipeg)
🏢 Shape Properties
📍 Winnipeg