Real Estate Manager Jobs

At RONA, over 26,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 450 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA, Lowe’s, Reno-Depot, and Dick’s Lumber banners are always looking for dedicated employees to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be perfect for each other.

Our expectations

As a member of the property management team, the Real Estate Manager is responsible for the management and administration of a portfolio of properties and for ensuring that leases are respected. He/she will plan, coordinate and follow up on critical deadlines and dates. He/she will be required to communicate, collaborate and build trust with multiple stakeholders.

Your role

• Make requests and follow up on legal documents with the Legal Affairs department.
• Ensures the continuous updating of the internal database with any changes to the properties under his/her responsibility.
• Ensure annual budget preparation for rent, common area maintenance and property taxes.
• Manage all existing contractual agreements for all properties managed by RONA Inc.
• Ensure internal tracking of letter of credit repayments, guarantees and leasehold development allowances.
• Collaborate with Technical Services on property repairs in accordance with the current lease.
• Authorize the monthly payment of all rents and validate the commitments required by the Accounting Department.
• Work in collaboration with the Construction and Operations Departments regarding any deviations and non-compliances with the various city regulations in order to bring the property into compliance with the current standards.
• Negotiate the following real estate transactions: (i) lease renewals and other contracts related to existing properties; (ii) lease amendments following expansion or renovation; (iii) major repairs; (iv) termination prior to expiration; (v) surrender of premises; and (vi) disposition of assets.
• Work closely with the Real Estate Development Department on various legal obligations (e.g., lease renewals, amendments and other modifications to original leases and renegotiations by the Real Estate Development Department)
• Negotiate the resolution of various lease disputes, such as rent disputes, interpretation of monetary clauses, covenant defaults and restrictions.
• Monitor monetary obligations related to revenues, collect sublease revenues and administer seasonal sublease agreements.
• Manage, direct and follow up on requests received from Store Managers and Regional Managers.
• Ensure and plan for various legal obligations regarding lease terminations, surrenders, third party obligations to the company, easements, municipal notices, property taxes, environmental clauses, and lease certificates.
• Ensure the proper functioning of contractual conditions and commitments during the opening and closing of stores.
• Analyze and reconcile common charges and applicable tax accounts and other miscellaneous billings.
• Coordinate and follow up on property assessment disputes with external tax consultants.

The Qualifications We Are Looking For

• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to understand several different legal and operational structures (experience in Finance will be considered an asset)
• At least 5 years of experience in property management / lease administration or a similar real estate position
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ease of learning various systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization (both internal and external)

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• And much more!
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all Lowe’s Canada locations)
• Electric car charging stations
• Promotion of work-life balance
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.

The masculine generic is used without discrimination and only in order to simplify the text. RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.