Vice President, Real Estate & Facilities

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Vice President, Real Estate & Facilities

We’re searching for a Vice President, Real Estate & Facilities. Are you ready to shape the future of workplace strategy? Westland Insurance Group Ltd. is growing and we’re looking for a strategic leader to shape the future of our real estate footprint as Vice President, Real Estate & Facilities. Based out of our Surrey Head Office, you’ll lead a focused, high‑performing team responsible for leasing, design, construction, and facilities across our branches nationwide.

In this pivotal role, you’ll drive the evolution of our national real estate strategy – ensuring our spaces scale with growth, boost operational efficiency, and deliver meaningful, modern workplaces and customer experiences.

Expected Hiring Range: $180,000 to $220,000 based on a 35‑hour work week. Actual offered salary will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as market conditions for the role, and internal equity.

• Annual short‑term incentive program that aligns with key performance measures.
• Competitive total rewards program supporting your financial, physical, and mental health.
• Continuous learning opportunities with financial assistance for approved work‑related training and development programs.
• Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate important moments.
• Paid Volunteer Days through Amplifying Communities, supporting causes meaningful to employees and clients.

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in corporate real estate, including leasing, construction, and facilities management.
• Experience managing a large multi‑site real estate portfolio and leading high‑performing, cross‑functional teams.
• Strategic thinker who aligns real estate decisions with business goals.
• Skilled in lease negotiations, vendor management, budgeting, and capital planning.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or retail environments is an asset.
• Leadership rooted in integrity, accountability, and a passion for continuous improvement.

• Develop and lead Westland’s national real estate strategy, ensuring alignment with growth and operational goals.
• Oversee site selection, lease negotiations, relocations, renovations, and workplace optimization.
• Lead the Leasing Administration, Facilities, Design, and Construction team.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, sustainability, and accessibility standards.
• Manage external vendors, landlords, and real estate partners.
• Drive timely, on‑budget project delivery aligned with Westland’s brand and workplace standards.
• Build and manage operating and capital budgets, track KPIs, and ensure cost‑effective real estate decisions.
• Act as a key advisor to the EVP Distribution and collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, and M&A.

Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe, welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants’ disability‑related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require a disability‑related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at