Leasing Manager, Retail

The Client:

Our client is a well-established real estate organization with a strong presence in the Canadian real estate market. The organization is responsible for a portfolio of high-profile real estate assets across British Columbia and Alberta, providing exposure to prominent properties and diverse leasing opportunities.

With a strong and experienced team, including a number of long-tenured professionals, the business offers a collaborative working environment built on industry knowledge, stability and long-standing relationships. This is an opportunity to join an established real estate platform, working alongside experienced industry professionals while gaining exposure to some of the region's notable commercial real estate assets.

The Position:

The Leasing Manager will work closely with an established senior leasing leader, providing support across leasing activities in British Columbia and Alberta.

This position will play an important role in managing leasing opportunities, supporting negotiations, developing tenant and broker relationships, and contributing to the overall leasing strategy.

Working alongside an experienced leader, this role offers excellent mentorship and professional development opportunities. It will suit someone looking to build on their existing leasing experience, gain broader portfolio exposure and further develop their career within commercial real estate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the senior leasing function with the execution of leasing strategies across assets in British Columbia and Alberta.
• Manage and coordinate new leasing opportunities, tenant renewals, extensions and lease negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing tenants, prospective tenants, commercial brokers and industry stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and pursue prospective tenants to support occupancy and rental income objectives.
• Prepare and review proposals, Letters of Intent (LOIs), lease documentation and other leasing-related materials.
• Assist with the negotiation of commercial lease terms, ensuring alignment with broader business and asset objectives.
• Monitor market conditions, rental rates, competitor activity and emerging trends across the relevant markets.
• Work collaboratively with internal Property Management and Asset Management teams to ensure leasing strategies align with overall portfolio objectives.
• Maintain accurate leasing reports, pipeline updates and market intelligence.
• Provide regular updates on leasing activity, negotiations, opportunities and potential challenges.
• Identify opportunities to enhance asset performance through proactive leasing and tenant engagement.

The Requirements:

• Previous experience in commercial real estate leasing, ideally within a landlord, property management or commercial brokerage environment.
• A current real estate trading services license is essential.
• Good understanding of commercial leasing processes, negotiations and lease structures.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with tenants, brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Commercially minded, with an understanding of how leasing activity contributes to asset performance.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• An interest in continued professional development and growing within the commercial real estate sector.

Why Should You Apply?

• Mentorship & Development: Work closely with an experienced senior leasing professional, gaining valuable exposure to leasing strategy, negotiations and portfolio management.
• Regional Exposure: Gain experience supporting commercial real estate assets across British Columbia and Alberta.
• Career Progression: An opportunity to build on your existing leasing experience, develop greater commercial responsibility and take the next step in your career.
• Stability: Join an established real estate organization offering the opportunity to build a long-term career within the sector.
• Collaboration: Work alongside experienced real estate professionals and develop relationships across different areas of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed leasing professional looking to broaden their experience, benefit from strong mentorship and develop their career within commercial real estate.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume in confidence for further consideration. For further information about this opportunity, please contact Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.