Director – Real Estate and Administrative Services

Job Description

Reporting to the Controller, you will manage the real estate function of UAP’s portfolio across Canada, in collaboration with Accounting, Business Development, Asset Management, Regional Operations, and external partners. You will develop a proactive real estate strategy, plan facility maintenance, and manage transactions while maintaining strategic relationships with regional and corporate leaders to address real estate needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations related to facility management, lease administration, and real estate projects
• Conduct regular inspections and follow up with external service providers
• Ensure safety of property and people, and compliance with regulations and policies (environmental, health, safety)
• Establish, implement, and enforce company real estate and maintenance policies
• Oversee critical real estate deadlines (renewals, expirations, terminations)
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators and analyze real estate portfolio performance
• Provide regular reports to senior management and stakeholders
• Manage acquisitions, renovations, relocations, and store closures
• Prepare and manage the annual capital and operating budget
• Managing a team of 8 employees, including one direct report.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in commercial real estate management and portfolio administration
• Strong skills in analysis, decision-making, communication, and negotiation
• Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams, often distributed across Canada
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English. You will collaborate regularly with vendors and internal clients across Canada.
• Availability for occasional travel
• CPM, FRM, or RPA certification is an asset