Manager Regional Office Portfolio

Manager Regional Office Portfolio & Transactions Join to apply for the Manager Regional Office Portfolio & Transactions role at Canada Life. This position plays a pivotal role in optimizing our real estate portfolio and aligning space and lease strategies with business priorities. The role is located in Winnipeg. Permanent | Full Time Responsibilities Lead and manage real estate transactions, including lease negotiations, renewals, expansions, and dispositions. Assist in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive portfolio plan, ensuring space utilization and occupancy align with business growth strategies. Oversee a team of lease analysts responsible for data accuracy, rent schedules, and performance reporting. Collaborate with Finance on rent and capital budgeting, forecasting, and budget management across all portfolio assets. Deliver market and financial analysis to support executive decision-making and capital planning. Standardize lease documentation, approval workflows, and governance processes in partnership with legal and procurement teams. Build strong relationships with landlords, brokers, and internal business leaders to ensure timely resolution of lease and occupancy matters. Identify opportunities for cost reduction, risk mitigation, and operational optimization across the portfolio. Partner with the Strategy and Facilities Planning team to align corporate real estate initiatives with long-term space forecasts. Contribute to department reporting for quarterly and annual reviews, including portfolio KPIs and performance analytics. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field (CLO, QPCR, MCR certifications). 5+ years of experience in corporate real estate, leasing, or portfolio management, with demonstrated success in negotiation and financial analysis. Proficiency in lease administration systems and data analytics tools. Understanding of real estate accounting principles, lease structures, and market dynamics. Exceptional project management, organization, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coach analysts or coordinators. Experience in change management or process improvement initiatives is an asset. Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Confident communicator capable of engaging executives and external partners. Pragmatic, agile, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. A continuous improvement attitude and an eye for operational excellence. The base salary for this position is between $76,400 and $127,300 annually, base only. Variable compensation components (annual bonus, commission, etc.) are not included in this range. Career opportunities will be open for a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting; closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Equal Employment Opportunity statement: Canada Life is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. We are part of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. #J-18808-Ljbffr