Director, Corporate Real Estate

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Director, Corporate Real Estate

Job Posting

Municipalities are the closest level of government to the public and employees take pride in making Halifax the best it can be. A municipal public servant makes a difference in the lives of over 400,000 people in the Halifax region. If you are committed to public service, have a desire to learn, grow, and give back to the community through your work, you may be the right fit for our organization.

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent position of Director, Corporate Real Estate in Property, Fleet, and Environment.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting on the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2

SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

About Opportunity:
Reporting to the Executive Director of Property, Fleet and Environment, the Director, Corporate Real Estate provides leadership to Halifax Regional Municipality’s (HRM) Corporate Real Estate management unit, as well as support to the Executive and Council. This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership and stewardship across a full range of real estate services, including leasing, accommodation management, industrial land development and the acquisition and disposal of properties.

The Director ensures high quality, customer-focused service delivery through the application of innovative policies and procedures that optimize the use of municipal resources. The Director provides guidance to the clients and project managers on the best approach and real estate methods, oversees the planning and delivery of the industrial park program and corporate accommodations.

This position is accountable for the effective execution of high volume of real estate transactions each year ensuring work is completed on time and within budget. The Director also supports HRM business units in identifying both long-term and short-term land and accommodation needs and integrating these requirements into the municipality’s 10-year plan.

The role requires independent judgement, technical expertise, and the ability to operate with minimal supervision, exercising initiative, sounds decision-making, and a high level of fiduciary responsibility regarding financial transactions. This is a deadline-driven position that demands comprehensive knowledge of property matters, real estate agreements, and financial standards and practices within a municipal environment.

Key Responsibilities and Priorities:

Strategic Real Estate & Land Planning: Develop long-term strategies for industrial land supply and departmental land acquisition needs, integrating plans into HRM’s 10-year capital program and guiding real property policy.
Project &

Risk Management:

Lead and coordinate real estate projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while applying strong risk-management practices and maintaining proactive stakeholder communication.
Leadership & Team Development: Provide effective leadership, coaching, and direction to a multi-disciplinary team; promote innovation, customer service excellence, and high ethical and professional standards.
Financial & Budget Oversight: Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and expenditures; review financial performance and recommend corrective actions as needed.
Stakeholder Relations & Reporting: Prepare technical and council reports, conduct presentations, liaise with the public and other agencies, and maintain strong working relationships across HRM.
Regulatory Compliance & Negotiation: Ensure a safe, compliant workplace (OHS, WHMIS) and act as senior negotiator for property agreements and transactions.

The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a university degree in business or administration and recognized professional…