Job Posting TitleSenior Real Estate Analyst
Job CategoryProfessionals, Real Estate
Language RequirementsBilingual Required / Bilingue requis
English and French are required / Le franais et l'anglais sont requis.
Flexible Work Agreement TypeHybrid / Hybride
Posting End Date2026-09-26
Job GradeP3
Pay RangeCommensurate with Experience / Selon l'exprience
Job SummaryJoin NAV CANADA's Corporate Real Estate team and play a key role in managing a diverse national portfolio that supports critical aviation infrastructure across Canada. As a Senior Real Estate Analyst, you will lead lease and licensing negotiations, provide strategic real estate advice, that balance operational, legal, and financial objectives. This is an opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders while influencing decisions that support an essential national service.
Job DescriptionIn this role you will:- Lead the negotiation, administration, renewal, amendment, and termination of lease, licence, and occupancy agreements with landlords, governments, municipalities, airport authorities, and private sector partners.
- Manage a national real estate portfolio, ensuring agreements support operational requirements while optimizing costs and mitigating risk.
- Provide strategic advice and recommendations to management on real estate transactions, portfolio initiatives, policies, and best practices.
- Analyze leasing, licensing, acquisition, disposal, and occupancy strategies to identify solutions that best support business objectives.
- Monitor key contractual obligations, including rent payments, escalations, renewals, option periods, notice requirements, property taxes, and compliance obligations.
- Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with real estate transactions and develop contingency plans to support operational continuity.
- Support annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and property tax assessment activities while maintaining accurate portfolio records and reporting.
- Collaborate with legal counsel, consultants, external partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver effective real estate solutions across the organization.
What you bring:- University degree in Business Administration or equivalent discipline.
- Professional real estate designation considered an asset.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate real estate, leasing or licensing, or related field.
- Experience negotiating lease and license agreements.
- Experience managing a diverse real estate portfolio across multiple geographic locations.
- Experience coordinating with legal counsel, external consultants, landlords, government agencies, municipalities and external partners..
- Experience supporting real estate initiatives, property acquisitions, dispositions
- Current knowledge of the Real Estate Industry.
- Advanced knowledge of negotiating principles, lease terms and conditions, taxation, insurance, and contract management.
- Knowledge of risk management principles as they relate to real estate transactions and occupancy agreements.
- Knowledge of commercial leasing practices, property valuation principles, market analysis, and portfolio management.
- Working knowledge of real property law, contract law, and land registration system.
- Interpretation of legal documents, contracts, provincial and federal legislation.
How others describe you:- Ability to analyze real estate issues, interpret agreements, assess risks, and develop practical solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Ability to negotiate effectively and influence stakeholders to achieve favourable business outcomes while balancing operational, legal, and financial considerations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, transactions, and competing priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with internal stakeholders, legal counsel, landlords, government agencies, and external partners.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively through written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when dealing with sensitive commercial matters.
- Takes initiative and works independently while maintaining accountability for results.
- Exhibits strong client-service orientation and a collaborative approach to problem solving.
- Demonstrates resilience and adaptability when managing competing priorities and changing business needs.
- Builds trust and credibility through integrity, reliability, and attention to detail.
Working Conditions:- This position is a hybrid position with a minimum 3 days per week on site at Ottawa Head Office (151 Slater St., Ottawa, ON).
Behaviour Statement: - All employees of NAV CANADA are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned with company's Code of Business Conduct, values, safety and objectives. This includes adherence to any safety policies, standards, and procedures corresponding to job responsibilities and duties.
