Director, Real Estate and Asset Management - #190671

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

• Our hybrid model requires this role to be in office 4 days a week with flexible working hours at our Bathurst/Lakeshore location.*
  
  

The Director, Real Estate and Asset Management, PC Financial and Services is responsible for capital planning and strategy build for national store assets respective to PC Financial Pavilions, PC Financial ATMs, The Mobile Shop and Gift Cards. This successful candidate will also be responsible for the management of the current network, identifying all opportunities to optimize current store assets across all Loblaw banner stores, accountable for the ATM network, maintenance program, creation and management of process controls and perform regular on-site reviews. You will bring sound knowledge of retail design industry and operating trends.

What You Will Do

• Build capital plans and align to corporate strategic objectives for each division
• Working collaboratively to optimize retail selling spaces and brand presence while maximizing sales
• Create and manage annual and 5-year plans for capital expenditures/capital re-investments
• Responsible for the planning and execution of PC Financial and Services design, new builds, and renovations, in store fixtures and exterior signage
• to secure and optimize in-store assets and locations
• Work with cross functional teams including Loblaw Real Estate (LRE), Strategy, Operations and Merchandising teams; collaborating on optimization of current assets and new store strategies
• Ensure project alignment with LRE Project Managers to build standards and project budgets
• On-Site Reviews/Process Controls
• Complete weekly store visits to gain insights on projects, maintenance, and operations
• Create and maintain detailed and accurate records of standard operating procedures, floorplans, and store details
• Vendor Management, negotiate lease agreements
• ATM Business Owner; accountable for ATM reporting, vendor risk, QBR and annual assessments
• People Management
• Provide on-call support for managing Health and Safety escalations and major incidents
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• 25% Travel within Canada, flexible work hours to support national projects and occasional 7 days a week on-call support
  
  

What You Bring

• 5-7 years of proven experience in leading retail or commercial builds
• Post-Secondary Degree in building and/or a project management related field with strong knowledge of construction documentation
• Relationship builder
• Strong Leadership skills
• Dynamic, self-starter who is inquisitive and able to work autonomously
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to be analytical and detail oriented
• Capability to work under pressure and tight timelines
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Applications including Excel and PowerPoint
  
  

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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