Manager / Senior Manager, Acquisitions (Saskatoon)

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute acquisition strategies aligned with corporate growth objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisition opportunities across target markets.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of land and development opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, demographic shifts, and competitive activity.
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, brokers, municipalities, developers, consultants, and industry stakeholders.
• Source off-market opportunities through proactive networking.
• Represent the company at industry events and community meetings.
• Lead financial underwriting, feasibility studies, and investment analysis.
• Coordinate due diligence including environmental, legal, planning, engineering, servicing, geotechnical, and market assessments.
• Prepare investment recommendations for executive leadership.
• Lead negotiations for purchase agreements, options, joint ventures, and partnership structures.
• Coordinate internal and external teams throughout the acquisition process.
• Manage transaction timelines from letter of intent through closing.
• Ensure all contractual obligations and conditions are satisfied.
• Collaborate closely with development, finance, legal, construction, and asset management teams.
• Assist with capital planning and investment committee presentations.
• Mentor acquisition team and analysts.
• Improve acquisition processes, reporting, and market intelligence systems.
• Contribute to strategic planning and annual business objectives.

Financial Analysis & Due Diligence

Evaluate project risks, returns, and development potential.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Support entitlement and rezoning strategies during acquisitions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Commerce, or a related field. Master’s degree, MBA, CFA, AACI, or relevant professional designation is considered an asset. Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in real estate acquisitions, development, or investment. Demonstrated success sourcing and closing complex land acquisitions. Strong understanding of land use planning, zoning, entitlement, and municipal approval processes. Advanced financial modeling and investment analysis skills. Excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities. Proven leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional projects. Willingness to travel as required. Core Competencies Strategic thinking Market analysis Financial acumen Negotiation Relationship building Leadership Decision-making Communication and presentation Project management Entrepreneurial mindset Success Measures During the first 12 months, the successful candidate will: Build and maintain a high-quality acquisition pipeline. Complete strategic acquisitions that meet return objectives. Strengthen relationships with brokers, municipalities, and landowners. Improve underwriting and acquisition reporting processes. Contribute to the company’s long-term growth strategy.