Senior Real Estate Manager - Site Acquisition (Terrion)

Who We Are

Terrion is a Canadian company that believes in building secure, sustainable, and future-ready connectivity across our nation. We are catalysts for the digital economy, creating dynamic foundations that empower connections through cutting-edge cellular tower technology and relentless innovation. Working in close partnership with municipalities, provinces, regulators, and customers, we deliver communications infrastructure that supports vibrant communities and drives economic growth.

Founded through the investments of a world class telecom and pension partner, we are a mission-driven company building the wireless networks of the future - towers, rooftops, and edge assets that power connectivity. The fusion of a bold, entrepreneurial spirit with the strategic maturity of industry veterans fuels our bold ambition. We're that team who passionately believes that collaboration sparks innovation, agility drives progress, and ownership ensures accountability. Amazing possibilities come to life, making success unstoppable.

Here’s the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together

The Real Estate Development team thrives where collaboration and purpose fuel every project. Guided by our mission to create and enable meaningful connections for all communities through technology and innovation, we're shaping the future of connectivity by delivering best-in-class site acquisition and government relations across Canada. As a Senior Real Estate Manager for Eastern Canada, you'll play a pivotal role in identifying, negotiating and securing the strategic locations that power tomorrow's digital infrastructure. If you're driven by challenge, impact and building something that truly matters, this is where your next chapter begins.

In this role, you'll be at the centre of everything that brings our network to life, from identifying and securing new sites to navigating the approvals that make construction possible. Your ability to balance business objectives with stakeholder collaboration will be key to expanding our network, as you work closely with landowners, municipalities and cross-functional teams to align priorities, overcome obstacles and ensure every new site reflects our mission.gemini

What you’ll do

• Lead real estate site acquisition initiatives across Eastern Canada, negotiating lease and license agreements that secure optimal locations for wireless network infrastructure
• Partner with municipal authorities, government agencies and regulatory bodies to obtain the permits, approvals and concurrences needed to advance infrastructure development
• Collaborate with RF engineers, project managers and construction managers in a matrix environment to move sites from identification through to lease execution — on time and to quality standards
• Evaluate and oversee external site acquisition vendors to secure locations that meet carrier requirements and regulatory standards
• Identify colocation opportunities, manage lease renewals and maximize asset utilization to drive revenue growth across the portfolio
• Monitor local market conditions, carrier expansion plans and industry trends to proactively identify new build opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, property owners, carriers and internal teams to support smooth project execution and high stakeholder satisfaction

What you bring

• Bilingual fluency in French and English, with strong communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders and successfully close negotiations
• 5+ years of experience in site acquisition, leasing or real estate, ideally in telecom, urban planning, commercial real estate, utilities or a related field — transferable experience is welcome
• Solid understanding of commercial leasing, land-use regulations and municipal or federal government requirements relevant to the operation and expansion of communications infrastructure
• Proven ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders including municipal, provincial and federal authorities, Indigenous Peoples, railways, utility companies and property owners on matters of land access, rights-of-way and leasing
• Experience reading and interpreting legal documents such as leases, licenses and rights-of-way agreements, as well as construction drawings including surveys and engineering designs
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment with a high degree of ambiguity
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across Eastern Canada (mainly in the province of Quebec and Eastern Ontario)

Great to haves

• Experience working with or knowledge of the telecom tower infrastructure industry, including familiarity with carrier requirements and wireless network build processes
• Established relationships with municipalities, property owners or real estate stakeholders in Quebec and Eastern Canada
• Project management certification or demonstrated experience managing structured, multi-site project delivery

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information, including job performance and compensation information, may be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.

Advanced knowledge of English is required because you will on a regular basis interact in English with external parties (clients, suppliers, candidates, external partners, etc.); interact in English with internal parties (colleagues, internal partners, stakeholders, etc.); and work with IT tools whose interface is only accessible in English as part of this position's main responsibilities given its national scope.

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