Vice President, Leasing

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Job Description

At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. Brookfield Properties develops and operates real estate investments on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world. From office to retail, logistics to multifamily, and hospitality to development, we work across sectors to bring high-quality, sustainable real estate to life around the globe every day.

We are seeking a new Vice President of Leasing to join Brookfield Properties in Calgary, Alberta. In this role, you will play a key role in inspiring change and continual improvement. If you are committed to excellence and ready to contribute to a dynamic culture, we would love to meet you.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Western Canada, this position will oversee and manage the leasing of office space for all Brookfield's portfolio in Western Canada Region. 

• Responsible for the new leasing, expansion and renewal of 9 office buildings totaling 8 million sq. ft.

• Presents suitable office space to prospective tenants through written correspondence and/or tours through the building

• Develops and maintains relationships with brokers by telephone calls and meetings to keep them informed about available Brookfield space, to enable brokers to effectively market the properties to prospective tenants

• Provides prospective tenants with proposals, outlining financial and spatial merits of a potential deal. Analyzes financial terms using financial models and knowledge of Brookfield strategy and proforma objectives

• Develops offers to lease by negotiating with prospective tenants and/or Brokers

• Negotiates and/or supervises the negotiation of leases in conjunction with legal counsel

• Contacts potential tenants through cold calling and mass mailings

• Prepares monthly/quarterly reports detailing new prospects, and status updates. Attends weekly meetings to discuss currents problems and opportunities

• Coordinates leasing specific marketing initiatives for office buildings

• Participates in the preparation of the annual leasing budget. Provides input into the modification of the leasing strategy on a quarterly basis

• Participates in regional management meetings. Liaise with other departments to coordinate regional activities

• Minimum 10 years office leasing experience

• Completion of University degree

• Real Estate License with RECA

• Advanced level Microsoft Office skills

• Service oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Must have a strong aptitude for marketing and negotiating

• Demonstrates strong leadership and have the ability to set priorities in a fast paced environment

• Consistent courteous and professional customer service skills are essential for developing and sustaining relationships with both internal and external customers

• Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking and problem solving skills are required

• Professional image is essential

At Brookfield Properties, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people.

End your job search and find your career today, at Brookfield Properties.

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. Brookfield Properties strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a Brookfield Properties employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as Group RRSP, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.

Brookfield Properties is an equal opportunity employer, and we foster an inviting, inclusive and collaborative environment. We may use AI to assist in our search to identify the best candidate.

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