Leasing Lead

Halifax, NS

Real Estate and Property Management

Experienced

Term

$1,295.61 - $1,781.46 / week

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

The Leasing Lead will manage commercial leasing, land management, and long term lease planning activities across Build Nova Scotia's provincial portfolio, including waterfront, tourism, commercial, and strategic development lands. The Leasing Lead will be responsible for the administration, negotiation, coordination, and oversight of leases, licenses, permits, land use agreements, and tenant relationships across multiple regions of Nova Scotia. This is a two (2) year term position.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Lead leasing activities across provincial properties and lands

Negotiate commercial leases, licenses, and occupancy agreements

Coordinate renewals, rent reviews, and tenant negotiations

Support Business Development Opportunity (BDO) processes as needed

Monitor lease compliance and performance obligations

Develop leasing strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue

Coordinate stewardship and operational use of lands under Build Nova Scotia oversight

Support land activation and redevelopment initiatives

Coordinate with legal, survey, planning, and environmental stakeholders

Assist with long-term land planning and utilization strategies

Act as primary contact for commercial tenants and land stakeholders

Coordinate with municipalities, tourism organizations, community groups, and provincial departments

Manage complex tenant relationships and issue resolution

Support leasing revenue forecasting and reporting

Monitor lease-related operational impacts

Coordinate property access, operational requirements, and tenant obligations

Other duties as assigned

What you'll need

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Real Estate, Planning, Public Administration, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in commercial leasing, property management, land management, business development, or real estate operations, preferably within a public sector, Crown corporation, or multi-site environment.

Demonstrated experience negotiating and administering commercial leases, licenses, land use agreements, and tenant relationships involving multiple stakeholders and operational requirements.

Strong knowledge of property operations, contract management, financial analysis, lease interpretation, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to manage complex issues across geographically dispersed assets.

Proven ability to lead projects and coordinate cross-functional teams while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment; experience with public engagement, municipal coordination, and government processes is considered an asset.

Advanced computer skills, specifically with MS Office, and the ability to learn new software quickly

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple deadlines

Critical thinking along with strong problem-solving skills

A driven, perpetually positive attitude

We're looking for

Core Skills

Leasing

A little bit about us

Build Nova Scotia

Build Nova Scotia is the Province's Crown Corporation responsible for leading sustainable development of high-potential property and infrastructure across our province to drive economic and population growth. In short, we build things-and how we build them matters as much as what we build. We engage Nova Scotia's diverse communities to lead and support projects that create inclusive, sustainable places that people love. We leverage our projects and programs as tools to bring people together in pursuit of keeping Nova Scotians healthy, connected, and thriving no matter where they live. A thriving community is a powerful thing, and we're doing our part to help communities reach their full potential by stewarding projects that enhance quality of life and community well-being, build local pride and momentum, and grow our economy.

Our goal is a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the clients we serve. Build Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.

Are you interested?

Work With Us

Pay Grade: NSL-11

Salary Range: $2,591.22 - $3,562.92 Bi-Weekly

Salary Placement: The placement of a new hire into the salary range is based on an objective salary rating process. This process will assess the knowledge, skills and overall qualifications of a candidate along with internal equity to determine appropriate compensation placement. Each pay grade has established steps, and new hires cannot exceed certain maximums which are outlined in the Compensation Framework. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on these factors.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health, Dental and Life Insurance

Paid Vacation and General Illness Leave

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee and Family Assistance Programs

Professional Development Opportunities