Vice President, Leasing

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This position is for a Vice President, Leasing in Toronto, Ontario

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead leasing activities for a premier office portfolio located in Downtown Toronto. The portfolio consists of three assets totaling approximately 2.2 million square feet. The Vice President, Leasing will also support the Senior Vice President, National Leasing in managing the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) office leasing team, ensuring the successful execution of leasing mandates across the REMS-managed portfolio.

Working closely with the Senior Vice Presidents of National Leasing, regional REMS leasing professionals, and brokerage partners, the Vice President will play a key role in developing and implementing leasing strategies across office assets ranging from Class AAA to Class

C. This position is accountable for achieving annual departmental objectives, including revenue growth, profitability, occupancy targets, and client satisfaction. REMS is a growth-oriented business. The successful candidate will support new business development initiatives by collaborating with market leaders across Canada and contributing to the expansion of REMS' service offerings and client base. As part of an integrated real estate services platform, REMS operates within a highly collaborative environment.

In addition to ensuring compliance with RECO regulations, the Vice President must adhere to internal audit and governance requirements. Success in this role requires close collaboration with colleagues across leasing, property management, accounting, operations, and administration, as well as regular interaction with clients and stakeholders.

• Provide exceptional leadership and client service by fostering strong relationships with clients, colleagues, tenants, and external partners.
• Lead leasing activities for landlord clients, including the planning, negotiation, and execution of transactions that drive occupancy, revenue growth, and asset value.
• Develop and implement asset-specific leasing strategies by leveraging market intelligence, economic trends, demographic data, and competitive analysis.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of local and national market conditions and their impact on leasing performance.
• Contribute to business development initiatives by providing strategic leasing expertise that enhances Colliers' integrated service offering.
• Ensure portfolio-wide consistency in leasing practices while maintaining compliance with client requirements and organizational standards.
• Partner with Colliers brokerage professionals across the national platform to maximize leasing opportunities and client outcomes.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with tenants, tenant representatives, and industry stakeholders within the office sector.
• Collaborate with construction, architectural, and property management teams to facilitate successful transactions while meeting project timelines and budget requirements.
• Work with market planning and asset management teams to develop and execute strategic real estate plans for clients.
• Review and analyze legal and leasing documentation, assessing opportunities and risks associated with…