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Job Description:

About the role:

Responsible for managing the end-to-end leasing process for the Sun Life Canadian Financial Centre portfolio. Assist with the proactive development of site strategies and manage critical dates in collaboration with an external brokerage service provider.

What will you do?

Lead critical date management for the Financial Center (FC) portfolio and participate in strategy analysis and development related to moves, renewals, consolidations, and terminations across the Financial Centre portfolio; 50% + of workloadWork closely with our North American Brokers and Account Lead on all end-to-end lease documentationLiaise with project, operations, security and sustainability teams to gather input into the leasing processWork with legal department on all documentation, lease review, subleases, surrenders, estoppel certificates, finalizing paperwork for executionObtain business unit and executive approval of transactions and ensure documentation is accurately stored in appropriate toolsProvide ad hoc real estate support and market intelligence to business partners and CRE team, as requiredPrepare excel and analysis for NPV and NER calculations, savings and scenario buildingWrite business cases for office renewals/relocations; work with the business unit to achieve their objectives regarding timing and office location, cost etc.Proactively identify leasing gaps or existing process improvements and propose recommended solutions, work with appropriate business groups as necessary and document processesFacilitate weekly transaction calls, provide monthly reporting on leasing statusEscalate operational and leasing questions from CRE and Financial Centres to property managers and landlords

What do you need to succeed?

6 - 10 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a corporate real estate leasing/transaction and strategy areaSolid understanding of core project management principles; ability to create and manage schedules and key milestones within the strategy and lease negotiation stages, comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and managing expectations, experience identifying and communicating leasing risks and mitigation effortsMinimum 5 to 8 years of experience developing leasing strategies based on critical lease dates, stakeholder inputs and market trends; ability to clearly communicate recommendations and next stepsThorough understanding of lease documentation and the transaction processStrong negotiation and conflict resolution skills; comfort liaising with property managers and landlords to bring issues through to resolutionSkill set to effectively communicate with business partners, internal stakeholders, outsourced providers, peers and management; interaction normally requires the ability to gain the cooperation of others; frequent collaboration and ability to explain positions in simplified termsComfort in creating quick, targeted analysis and presentation, as neededBachelor’s Degree in a related field.Masters of Corporate Real Estate (MCR) or PMP considered a strong assetPassion for real estate transactions, curiosity, drive, and being independent and self-starting required

Unique Requirements (Specialized Knowledge):

Lease transaction process, including a complete understanding of legal documentation (RFP, offer to lease, sublease, lease termination or surrender, lease agreement etc)Strong competency in financial aspects of real estate leasing; strength in NPV analysis and net effective rent concepts; understanding of accounting implications in leasing including write offs, depreciation effectsAbility to work independently on leasing deals and progress through multi-step transaction processAbility to read and interpret floor plans and working drawings. Understanding of construction timelines and impact on leasingStrong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word for analysis and presentation work productWorking knowledge of corporate real estate tools; Ariba, DocuSign, Service Now and Co-Star

What's in it for you?

Hybrid work environmentA friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture20 vacation days per yearFlexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your familyPension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial securityThe opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potentialAccess to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needsWellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial

Recent Awards:

We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® CanadaGreat Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada 2022Named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.  

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

80,000/80 000 - 128,000/128 000

Job Category:

Facilities

Posting End Date:

19/10/2025