Sr. Leasing Representative

Ready to build what's next with one of the world's most iconic brands?

At Subway, we are not standing still. We are building. This is a business focused on what matters most: growing franchisee profitability, strengthening our brand and creating long-term value. The people who thrive here are the ones who want to make a real impact. You will not just do the work. You will shape it.

We move fast. We think like owners. We make decisions that matter. We hold ourselves to a high standard because what we do directly impacts thousands of franchisees around the world. If you bring energy, accountability and a bias for action, you will fit right in. We take the work seriously, but we also know the best results come from teams that support each other, celebrate wins and show up ready to build something better every day.

This is your chance to be part of what's next.

The Senior Leasing Representative manages a portfolio of Subway restaurant leases across Canada, acting as the primary point of contact for landlords, brokers, and franchisees on all leasing matters - driving value through proactive lease management, rent optimization, risk mitigation, and strategic real estate support. This is a fast-paced, high-volume role: on any given day you may be negotiating a lease renewal, reviewing a Letter of Intent or lease amendment for risk, working a rent-arrears or default notice to resolution, or supporting the Real Estate team in documentation for new restaurants.

Success in this role requires sound commercial judgment, comfort with lease terminology and structure, and the ability to juggle multiple active files at different stages simultaneously.
This is a long-term contract role for maternity coverage.

• Oversee a portfolio of restaurant leases, ensuring all critical dates, options, and obligations are proactively managed.
• Lead lease renewals, extensions, and renegotiations, optimizing terms to improve occupancy costs and flexibility.
• Identify and mitigate lease-related risks, including restrictive clauses, co-tenancy risks, exclusivity conflicts, and redevelopment exposure.
• Maintain accurate lease records and critical date tracking within internal systems.

• Lead rent negotiations, including base rent, percentage rent, CAM/TMI structures, and landlord contributions.
• Execute lease liability negotiations, including early exits, assignments, subleases, and termination agreements.
• Develop and leverage rent comparables, market data, and portfolio insights to inform negotiation strategies.
• Partner with Finance and Development to evaluate occupancy cost ratios and portfolio performance

• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key landlords, REITs, developers, and brokerage partners.
• Represent the brand in negotiations to secure favorable terms and long-term partnerships.
• Act as the escalation point for landlord-related issues, including disputes, enforcement, and property concerns.

• Act as a trusted advisor to franchisees on lease matters, providing guidance on obligations, risks, and opportunities.
• Support franchisees through renewals, relocations, and restructuring discussions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align lease strategies with franchisee performance and market conditions.

• Support closure mitigation strategies by negotiating lease exits, restructures, or temporary relief.
• Lead real estate aspects of relocations, including lease terminations and new site negotiations.
• Collaborate with Development and Operations to proactively identify at‑risk…