Job Description / Duties

Based at A&W’s Corporate Home Office in North Vancouver, the Manager, Leasing-Western Canada supports the continued growth of the A&W brand in Western Canada and ensures that the existing footprint of restaurants in the region is secured. Specifically, the Manager, Leasing – Western Canada is responsible for 1) successful and timely completion of all Head Lease renewals, excluding shopping centre and urban leases in Western Canada; and 2) liaising effectively with external consultants to support the development of restaurants in BC and Alberta.

The Manager, Leasing- Western Canada reports to the Senior Director, Real Estate & Franchising. The incumbent must develop and maintain superb working relationships with a wide range of internal and external partners, including real estate consultants, brokers, appraisers, landlords, other retailers, developers, representatives of municipalities and economic development offices, A&W franchisees and members of A&W’s real estate team.

Qualifications / Required Skills

The ideal candidate is a personable, proactive relationship builder with excellent financial and market analysis skills, an interest in real estate and superb communication and influencing skills. The candidate must have a minimum of two years of business experience, ideally in real estate, as well as a degree in a relevant discipline such as business administration. Proactive and able to work independently and with minimal supervision, the candidate must be a results-oriented team player who can contribute positively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. The candidate must possess a strong ability to successfully manage multiple projects, on time, and work effectively with detail, without losing sight of the big picture. The candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and the willingness and ability to travel overnight for business up to 20% of the time. It would be an asset to have an understanding of restaurant operations and to have had experience in leasing space for restaurants.

Salary: Competitive compensation and benefits and exceptional workplace culture

Contact Information

All qualified candidates are encouraged to reply, in confidence, quoting file #14701 to search@janetdavid.com. Please forward a cover letter and resume as one WORD file. We thank and acknowledge all candidates and will proactively contact those selected for to participate in a multi-step discovery process.

Employer Profile

The second largest burger chain in Canada, A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. is a Canadian company that generates over $1 billion in revenues through more than 1,000 franchised restaurants across the country. A&W has articulated Climate Goals that sustain an exceptional corporate culture. With a steadfast commitment to Climate Goals and strategy, A&W has consistently earned recognition as a highly successful enterprise and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Collectively, franchised A&W restaurants in Canada annually curate more than 200 million guest experiences.