Senior Director Real Estate Management

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

31594

Category

Manager

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

09-Mar-2026

Area(s) of interest: Advisory services, Commercial banking, Procurement, Operations, Business intelligence and data

Location(s): Montreal

A career as a Senior Director within the Real Estate Management team at National Bank means acting as a leader accountable for the strategy and performance of real estate operations on a national scale. In this role, you directly contribute to the experience of more than 20,000 employees and clients across the country and provide leadership for the operation of a portfolio of over 500 sites totaling more than 5 million square feet, including National Bank’s head office, a flagship, state‑of‑the‑art 40 storey building located in downtown Montreal.

You operate at the heart of the decisions that shape the resilience, sustainability and efficiency of work environments, influencing the Bank’s business priorities and strategic directions.

This position allows you to have a structuring, high‑impact influence on the organization through your expertise in operational governance, strategic partnership management and optimization of complex real estate portfolio.

Your role

Mobilize and influence a pan‑Canadian, multidisciplinary team as well as internal and external stakeholders, aligning operational priorities with strategic objectives in a national and executive context
Lead the strategic partnership model with the external real estate service provider, including governance, roles, performance indicators, contractual agreements and continuous improvement mechanisms
Define and champion real estate operations strategic directions, monitor performance using KPIs, and evolve internal standards, practices and tools
Oversee the end‑to‑end operation of the real estate portfolio, including maintenance strategies, prioritization of critical issues, and compliance with health, safety, regulatory and environmental standards
Ensure financial governance of real estate operations by optimizing operating and capital budgets, and by providing executive leadership with clear reporting on performance, risks and improvement plans
Support occupant experience and long‑term portfolio performance by optimizing space utilization and deploying structured energy and environmental strategies

Your team

The Real Estate Business Strategy Vice‑Presidency is a pan‑Canadian community of specialists who work in an agile, proactive and collaborative manner, actively contributing to the performance, resilience and evolution of the Bank’s real estate portfolio.

The team stands out for its high‑level expertise, its ability to operate in complex environments, and its close collaboration with senior leadership and external strategic partners.

Within the Real Estate Management sector, you will lead a team of four people and report directly to the Vice‑President, Business Real Estate Strategy.

We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to support your quality of life, including a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in large‑scale real estate operations, within a strategic partnership model with an integrated service provider
Proven experience in cross‑functional leadership roles, requiring influence, change management and navigation of complex, matrixed environments
Strong ability to analyze complex operational issues and translate them into strategic directions and decisions
Technical expertise in the operation of complex buildings, including key systems (HVAC, electrical, fire alarm, mechanical and automation), smart buildings, and the use of data to support performance
Mobilizing leadership and strong business credibility
Ability to influence without formal authority
Strategic communication, executive‑level presentation and simplification skills
Systemic thinking, results orientation and change leadership capability

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Skills

Building Maintenance Commercial Real Estate Engineering Leadership Risk Management Supplier Management Business Alignment Data-Driven Decision-Making Influence others Partner Development Strategic Vision Strategy Execution Real Estate Management Innovation in Real Estate Building Performance

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Flexible group insurance

* Generous pension plan

* Employee Share Ownership Plan

* Employee and Family Assistance Program

* Preferential banking services

* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. 

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people.   Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. 

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!

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For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?