Who We Are
RioCan is one of Canada's largest Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT). We own, manage and develop retail-focused, increasingly mixed-use properties in Canada's major markets. We pioneered the REIT concept almost 30 years ago and have transformed Canadian real estate.
We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers and a Greater Toronto's Top Employer. At RioCan, you can build a career with real impact and longevity. You get the stability and resources of an established company and the entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit of a start-up. Life at RioCan is dynamic and fast-paced. We know that great ideas can come from anywhere, and we empower our people to suggest and implement them. We value different voices and perspectives and appreciate that the unique backgrounds and identities we each bring to our jobs make the whole business stronger.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This role is involved in the specialty leasing for the properties across Ontario and Canada as well. We are looking for an individual with a curiosity for real estate, motivation to learn and grow with the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the temporary leasing of Retail Merchandising Units.
- Generate ancillary revenue through specialty leasing related to units on a short term or temporary basis.
- Identify start-up and independent retailers/ entrepreneurs and incubate them within a specialty leasing program.
- Prepare, negotiate, and execute binding license agreements with temporary tenants.
- Manage the specialty leasing database
- Serve as first point of contact with temporary tenants.
- Report on critical metrics related to the specialty leasing (e.g., budgeting, forecasting).
- Collaborate with leasing team on implementing specialty leasing.
- Assist the leasing team with marketing efforts directly related to leasing activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior temporary leasing and marketing experience is preferred.
- A great communicator who must be able to work and communicate with a variety of diversified cultures and business owners.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with no supervision.
- Ability to generate new sales and revenue strategies.
- Present a first-class vision for the property to existing and prospective tenants.
- Comfortable with cold-calling and networking within the business community.
- Aptitude for figures, analysis, and budget preparation.
- Understanding of Property Management is an asset.
Why join RioCan?
We believe in rewarding you for what you do and investing in your career and long-term success. Our total rewards and perquisites program is designed to fit and enrich your life physically, emotionally, financially, and socially. We offer eligible employees:
Work / Life Balance that prioritizes YOU. Enjoy a hybrid work model with flexible work hours, an extra-long weekend with our RioCan Cares Day, and half days before every long weekend in the summer.
Professional Growth and Development that includes a continuing education reimbursement, a mentorship and leadership development program, on-demand online learning, and cross-training opportunities.
An Extensive Health and Benefits Program that includes health and dental benefits for you and your family starting on day one, a healthcare spending account, an employee family and assistance program, virtual healthcare, and other resources.
A Comprehensive Retirement Program to help prepare our employees for the future. This includes matching employee contributions in a retirement savings plan, pension plan, and an employee unit purchase plan.
Additional Perks and Benefits that include paid time off, parental leave top-up, various employee discounts, employee referral and recognition programs, and opportunities to participate in community initiatives, committees, and social events throughout the year.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas. People are at the core of who we are, and we respect that they have taken all paths to get here. RioCan welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs.
Click here to learn more about who we are and what a career at RioCan can look like for you. You can also visit us at www.riocan.com.