New Posting - Air Canada

Manager, Real Estate Programs - Montreal
Air Canada - Dorval, QC

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. Corporate Real Estate provides real estate services and expertise to internal customers and this throughout all countries where Air Canada operates. A vacancy exists for a Manager, Real Estate Programs, to oversee and be responsible for a real estate portfolio comprised of airport, commercial and industrial space within a varied geographic region  Oversee the leasing of facilities in owned, third party and airport properties Develop, recommend and implement short, mid and long-term real estate strategies in line with corporate objectives Develop proposals and financial recommendation for acquisitions and/or dispositions of Air Canada’s real estate assets Target space optimization opportunities Target 3rd party leasing opportunities for vacant space and successfully drive cost reduction initiatives. Plan annual budget for the real estate portfolio being managed Establish and maintain strong working relationships with the airport authorities, landlords, tenants and internal customers while maintaining ability to challenge requirements for expansion and/or relocation Manage and coach a team of professionals and administrative technical support staff by providing clear and strong direction and guidance Motivate a team by fostering positive interactions Work in a project management environment Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Finance with five (5) years experience in real estate or relevant experience In-depth knowledge of leasing, real estate and/or contract negotiations Strong knowledge and understanding of the current real estate market Thorough understanding, analyzing and developing financial models as it pertains to real estate Strong negotiation skills, ability to close deals while obtaining the best terms for the corporation Strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to be assertive while maintaining diplomacy and political awareness Strong leadership and supervisory skills Ability to resolve conflicts Excellent time management skills, ability to shift priorities on an ad hoc basis Organized and disciplined Proficient in all MS Office products with advanced MS Excel experience Highly self-motivated, entrepreneurial and able to work in a fast paced environment. Strong ability to be a team player Must be willing and able to travel frequently Airline experience is an asset LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS  Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates. At Air Canada, we want to fly higher when it comes to employment equity. We, therefore, encourage applications from Aboriginal peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability. Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.