Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners is working with an established North American homebuilder to recruit a Senior Acquisitions Manager in Ottawa.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced real estate professional with a strong background in residential land acquisitions, investment analysis and complex transactions.
Ottawa's residential development market continues to evolve, creating opportunities for professionals who understand local land values, municipal approvals, servicing requirements and development feasibility.
We're looking for someone who knows how to identify the right opportunities, negotiate successful transactions and contribute to long-term development plans.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify and secure on-market and off-market land acquisition opportunities for residential and mixed-use developments.
- Build and maintain relationships with landowners, developers, brokers and industry partners.
- Lead financial analysis, development feasibility assessments and acquisition due diligence.
- Negotiate letters of intent, purchase agreements and joint venture arrangements.
- Prepare investment recommendations and present acquisition opportunities to senior leadership.
- Work closely with legal, finance, planning and land development teams.
- Oversee acquisition activities from initial evaluation through closing.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Significant experience in residential land acquisitions or real estate development, ideally 8+ years.
- Proven experience sourcing, negotiating and closing land transactions.
- Strong financial modelling, investment analysis and development pro forma skills.
- Knowledge of residential subdivisions, zoning, municipal approvals and development feasibility.
- Familiarity with Ottawa's real estate development market and established local industry relationships.
- Strong negotiation, communication and commercial decision-making skills.
- Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Engineering, Urban Planning or a related field.
An MBA, advanced real estate education or experience with a residential homebuilder would be an asset.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Base Salary: $140,000–$150,000 CAD
- Target Annual Bonus: 20%, subject to performance
- Employee benefits, including applicable health coverage, retirement savings and paid time off, with details and eligibility to be confirmed.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
