Senior Real Estate Analyst, Development; Western

Position: Senior Real Estate Analyst, Development (Western )
What You’ll Do:

The Senior Real Estate Analyst is a key member of the Western Canada Development team, responsible for supporting the end-to-end execution of real estate projects across multiple retail banners.

This role plays a hands-on part in project delivery, including budget management, timeline tracking, financial analysis, and cross-functional coordination. The Analyst works closely with Real Estate/Development Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with project management discipline and the ability to translate complex inputs into clear, actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities
1. End-to-End Project Support

Support the full lifecycle of real estate projects, including new developments, relocations, renewals, and asset optimization initiatives

Partner closely with the Development Manager and Real Estate Managers to track project milestones, risks, and key deliverables

Ensure alignment across internal stakeholders from deal inception through to project completion

2. Budget Management & Financial Oversight

Develop and manage project budgets, including tracking capital spend, forecasting, and variance analysis

Maintain and update project financials to reflect evolving scope, costs, and assumptions

Identify risks and opportunities impacting project budgets and provide recommendations to mitigate gaps

Support capital approval processes and ensure consistent financial discipline across projects

3. Schedule & Timeline Management

Monitor project timelines and key milestones (e.g., approvals, entitlements, construction start, store opening)

Identify potential delays and proactively elevate risks with recommended mitigation strategies

Support coordination across Development, Construction, Finance, and external partners to maintain project momentum

4. Site & Deal Analysis Support

Analyze site opportunities, lease structures, and deal terms in partnership with Development Managers

Provide data-driven insights to support site selection, relocations, and strategic decisions

Support preparation of materials for internal approvals and governance processes

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Real Estate/Development Managers on deal structuring, negotiations, and project strategy

Partner with Finance, Construction, Legal, and CT REIT teams to align assumptions and execution plans

Support coordination with external stakeholders (landlords, brokers, consultants, municipalities) as required

6. Reporting & Process Improvement

Develop and maintain project trackers, dashboards, and pipeline reporting tools

Provide regular updates on project status, capital deployment, and key risks/opportunities

Identify opportunities to improve processes, standardize reporting, and enhance data-driven decision-making

Own the management and continuous maintenance of precedent and prototype documentation, ensuring all materials are accurate, up to date, and reflective of current standards and practices across the portfolio

What You Bring:

5–8+ years of experience in real estate, development, finance, or project delivery

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (advanced Excel required)

Experience managing budgets, tracking timelines, and supporting complex, multi-stakeholder projects

Solid understanding of real estate development lifecycle and commercial real estate fundamentals

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Location:

Quarry Park, Calgary, (Hybrid: In-office 4 days a week)
We're always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs

Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs

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