Hybrid Principal Advisor - Site Acquisition

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About the role

  • Lead real estate acquisition initiatives for mobile network infrastructure across Eastern Canada.
  • Negotiate favorable leases and licenses while maintaining positive long-term relationships with landowners.
  • Work closely with municipal governments and government agencies to obtain permits, approvals and consents required for infrastructure development.
  • Provide guidance to external vendors responsible for site acquisition in identifying, evaluating and securing sites that best meet the service provider’s requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, from site scouting to lease execution, ensuring deadlines, budgets and established quality standards are met.
  • Monitor local market conditions, service provider expansion plans and industry trends to identify growth opportunities for new builds and existing assets.
  • Build and maintain excellent relationships with municipalities, service providers, landowners and internal teams to facilitate smooth operations and tenant satisfaction.
  • Drive revenue growth by maximizing asset utilization through strategic tenant placement, lease renewals and identifying new co‑location opportunities.
  • Provide clear project updates to senior management and maintain detailed project documentation.

Requirements

  • Bilingual (French and English) with exceptional oral and written communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders and close agreements.
  • Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, law, business administration, real estate or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in cellular site acquisition and leasing.
  • Deep understanding of commercial leases, real estate, municipal land‑use/zoning regulations and federal requirements applicable to the operation and expansion of telecommunications infrastructure.
  • Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders including federal, provincial and municipal authorities, Indigenous/First Nations communities, railway operators, utilities, commercial and industrial property owners, condominium boards and residential homeowners.
  • Proven ability to read and interpret legal documents, including leases, easement/right‑of‑way agreements and others, and to understand construction drawings, including surveying and technical designs.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing service provider requirements, regulatory changes and market dynamics in the mobile infrastructure sector.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and switch rapidly between issues within a fast‑moving organization.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accuracy and reliability in project delivery.
  • Ability to travel within Eastern Canada as required.

Benefits

  • A comprehensive total compensation package featuring competitive salary and bonus structures.
  • A minimum of 3 weeks’ vacation.
  • Flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family.
  • Pension plan and employee share ownership plan with generous employer contributions.
  • Option to work on-site, virtually or a hybrid arrangement, depending on the role’s requirements.
  • Opportunities to give back to the communities where we work, live and serve.
  • Career growth, learning and development opportunities.
  • And much more…

Job title

Principal Advisor - Site Acquisition

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$91,000 - CA$137,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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