Leasing Representative - Aurora, Canada - Bulk Barn

Bulk Barn

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Aurora, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Us

Established in 1982, Bulk Barn is Canada's largest bulk food retailer with close to 300 stores and growing The key to our success is progressive thinking, detailed/ methodical planning and flawless execution by passionate people across our organization.

We strive to foster a balanced and flexible culture that benefits both our customers and employees.

Our Values:

High Standards
Passionate
Committed
Exciting and Fun
Supportive
Customer Oriented

What We Offer
In addition to a competitive compensation program and employer-paid benefits, we also include:

32-hour flexible work-week program currently being tested
Use of toptier onsite fitness facility at our Corporate Head Office free of charge to employees

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director, Real Estate this position is responsible for the negotiation, drafting, reviewing and finalization of offers to lease, direct to lease, amending agreements and/or other related legal documentation for new store locations, renewals and relocations for the Company.

This individual will encompass strong negotiation skills and ensure the accurate and timely completion of all agreements to meet Company target store counts and ensure all renewals are completed in a timely manner.

This will also require the ability to negotiate with various landlords and/or their respective solicitors across the country.

Responsibilities:

Identify, source and secure new locations and work with existing landlords to complete renewals
Accurate and timely drafting, review, negotiation and finalization of complex retail shopping center and condominium offers to lease, direct to lease agreements and/or other related legal documentation
Coordinate the execution of all leases and related documents for both tenant and landlord in a timely manner
Ensure that landlord and tenant obligations and agreements (as amended during the negotiation process) are accurately documented in the various legal documents entered into between the landlord and tenant
Ensure that all legal documentation complies with company policies, checklists, procedures and strategies
Organize and expedite the flow of work and manage a bring forward system
Ability to draft a variety of legal clauses, as needed, for all legal documentation forms
Track and monitor all lease expiry dates and ensure that the Director, Real Estate is notified of all pertinent notice dates and deadlines
Assist with market information packages required for presentation for potential new locations and/or relocations
Assist in the preparation of internal approval documentation for executive approvals (Lease Term Summaries) ensuring all details are accurately recorded
Ensure the complete and accurate filing (hard copy and electronic copy) of all department documentation
Promotes and works to maintain workplace wellness, health and safety, through active compliance with all workplace health and safety policies and procedures
Other duties and projects as required

Education & Skills

35 years' experience in commercial leasing specializing in retail leasing
35 years' work experience with a "handson" approach to handle multiple projects and simultaneous deadlines
Extensive knowledge of lease requirements across Canada and real estate law is required
Strong and meticulous attention to detail in all aspects
Strong integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality and manage highly sensitive information
Experience in the retail sector, an asset
Ability to work efficiently and multitask in a fastpaced environment
Ability to follow through with all assignments from start to finish with mínimal supervision
Welldeveloped communication skills (written, spoken and presentations)
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Terraview and SharePoint

Bulk Barn Foods Limited is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Accommodation is available in accordance with the AODA, if requested.