Leasing Manager

Wesgroup Properties started as a family business in British Columbia more than 60 years ago and today is one of Western Canada’s largest private real estate companies with a diversified portfolio spanning across residential and commercial real estate. Wesgroup owns and manages over 3.7 million square feet of commercial and multi-family real estate and has built more than 7,000 homes in 100 communities. With the active projects in our development pipeline, the portfolio will grow to over 7 million square feet over the next five years. Our operations are vertically integrated, encompassing land acquisition, construction, finance, design, marketing, sales, leasing, and property management. We have a long history of looking forward and we are dedicated to conducting business in line with our values of adaptability, accountability, relationships, and observing The Golden Rule without fail. 

Wesgroup is seeking a talented Leasing Manager to join its Leasing team. This role will report to the Director of Leasing. The role of the Leasing Manager will consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the leasing of key new development projects across industrial, retail and office asset classes within the Lower Mainland;
• Responsible for the leasing and revenue growth of assets within Wesgroup’s existing commercial portfolio;
• Create leasing plans and gather market data to inform asset strategy;
• Manage and negotiate renewal terms with existing tenants in line with asset strategy;
• Responsible for coordination with other internal departments – Property Management, Development, Legal, Accounting, etc. – as it relates to each deal;
• Be a key part of the project team for pipeline developments by providing market information to aid business plan and proforma generation as well as building design;
• Provide constant market information to senior managers;
• Create and maintain broker relationships in the marketplace;
• Create and maintain relationships with existing Wesgroup tenants including government and large multi-national tenants;
• Provide regular deal reporting to executive team;
• Work collaboratively with other members of the leasing team (Paralegal, Tenant Improvement Manager) on each deal

Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Minimum of five years’ experience within a leasing manager or brokerage role;
• Proven Vancouver market knowledge and established presence within the brokerage community;
• Experience of working with lease agreements and other legal documentation;
• Yardi and VTS experience is an asset;
• Willing to take initiative and ownership of tasks;
• Proven ability to work in high pressured environments with tight deadlines;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively on a team is critical.

Expected Compensation

• The expected salary range for this role is $100,000 - $125,000 per annum.  Actual offered salary will depend on individual experience, qualifications, geographic location, market conditions for the role, and internal equity.
• Annual Bonus Program - Wesgroup also offers a competitive Annual Bonus Program that is intended to financially reward eligible employees for their contribution to the Company’s financial, and overall success.

What we offer:

• A fun and inclusive culture supported by an employee-led Culture Committee and sponsored by our President
• A highly competitive compensation package
• Robust and extensive health care benefits including a generous Health Care Spending Account.
• A Lifestyle Spending Account that covers fitness, daycare, and eldercare-related costs
• Wesgroup supports a broad range of community initiatives through donations and employee volunteer activities, including paid days off to volunteer your time each year
• Stocked kitchens with healthy (and not-so-healthy!) snacks, fresh organic fruit, and a wide range of dairy alternatives for your beverage needs
• A beautifully designed brand-new office downtown, across from the Burrard sky train station

If you are interested in exploring this exciting opportunity to join one of Western Canada’s largest real estate companies, please visit our website at www.wesgroup.ca/careers/ and apply with your resume and cover letter today!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for follow-up will be contacted.