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PetValu

Canadian pet food and accessory retailer

Director, Real Estate Development

Real Estate DevelopmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLongueuil, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Finance, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Eight to ten years of relevant experience in real estate development, site selection, market analysis, lease negotiation, or network development.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex real estate transactions, development projects, and investment recommendations.
  • Strong analytical and financial skills, including the ability to interpret market data, lease terms, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decisions and make clear recommendations.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with landlords, brokers, developers, franchisees, and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to read and interpret commercial leases, contracts, and related legal documents in collaboration with internal legal counsel.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Autonomy, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to resolve complex issues.
  • Valid driver’s licence, good driving record, and ability to rent a vehicle.
  • Availability to travel frequently across Quebec, including overnight stays when required.
  • Excellent command of French, both spoken and written.
  • Excellent command of English, both spoken and written, to communicate frequently with the position’s manager and teams located outside Quebec, and to participate in discussions, meetings, and presentations related to real estate development projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a multi-year network development strategy to support Chico’s growth objectives in Quebec.
  • Identify priority markets, trade areas, sales potential, and locations suitable for sustainable expansion.
  • Analyze market conditions, demographic trends, competition, consumer demand, and financial performance to guide investment decisions.
  • Identify and assess growth opportunities, including new stores, relocations, expansions, and potential acquisitions.
  • Develop financial analyses, development scenarios, forecasts, and business cases to support investment recommendations.
  • Lead due diligence activities and assess the operational, financial, and strategic viability of projects.
  • Negotiate letters of intent, key lease terms, renewals, relocations, and expansion opportunities in line with Chico’s objectives.
  • Collaborate with the Legal team to review lease documentation and protect Chico’s interests.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for landlords, brokers, developers, franchisees, and internal partners throughout each project.
  • Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, Design, Construction, and Retail teams to ensure projects are feasible and executed effectively.
  • Prepare and present market analyses, financial recommendations, business cases, and project updates to senior management and the Real Estate Executive Committee.
  • Provide regular updates on the project pipeline, progress, opportunities, negotiated terms, and key performance indicators.
  • Travel frequently to assess markets, visit prospective and existing sites, meet with stakeholders, and support project execution; travel may represent up to 50% of working time.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in retail, franchising, quick-service restaurants, or a multi-unit environment is a strong asset.

About the Company

PetValu

Canadian pet food and accessory retailer

Pet Valu is a Canadian retailer that sells pet food and accessories through small-format, community-focused stores in Ontario, Manitoba, and Western Canada. It serves pet owners by stocking a range of products in neighborhood locations, enabling convenient purchases of food, treats, toys, and care items. The company grows by opening new stores and making selective acquisitions, and it moved to public ownership via an IPO in 2021 to reduce debt and fund expansion. Its goal is to expand its Canadian store footprint and strengthen its brand while delivering value to shareholders through steady growth.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Markham, Canada
Founded
1976

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