Vice President, Real Estate & Facilities

Surrey (Head Office), BC, 9850 King George Blvd #1500, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Vice President, Real Estate & Facilities We’re searching for a

Vice President, Real Estate & Facilities . Are you ready to shape the future of workplace strategy? Westland Insurance Group Ltd. is growing and we’re looking for a strategic leader to shape the future of our real estate footprint as

Vice President, Real Estate & Facilities . Based out of our Surrey Head Office, you’ll lead a focused, high‑performing team responsible for leasing, design, construction, and facilities across our branches nationwide. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive the evolution of our national real estate strategy – ensuring our spaces scale with growth, boost operational efficiency, and deliver meaningful, modern workplaces and customer experiences. If you’re passionate about optimizing portfolios and building spaces that fuel business success, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Expected Compensation The expected hiring range for this role is $180,000 to $220,000 based on a 35‑hour work week. Actual offered salary will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as market conditions for the role, and internal equity. Westland also offers a competitive annual short‑term incentive program that enables employees to share in the rewards of the business and emphasizes the measures that are key to our success. Westland is committed to continuous learning where employees can grow their potential and write the stories of their careers. Financial assistance is available for approved work‑related training and development programs, including courses, seminars, and conferences that support your professional growth. Discover what’s possible, with Westland.

Westland’s story is all about growth, and that means plenty of possibilities for everyone on our team. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. As we continue to expand our footprint, we’re inviting outstanding leaders like you to join us.

Why you’ll love Westland

An open, flexible and welcoming workplace

Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn

Autonomy to drive your own success

Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds

A total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health

Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you

Paid Volunteer Days for employees as part of Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees and clients

Why we’ll love you

You bring 10+ years of progressive leadership in corporate real estate, including leasing, construction, and facilities management

You’ve successfully managed a large multi‑site real estate portfolio and led high‑performing, cross‑functional teams

You’re a strategic thinker who can align real estate decisions with business goals

You’re skilled in lease negotiations, vendor management, budgeting, and capital planning

You have exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience in insurance, financial services, or retail environments is an asset

You lead with integrity, accountability, and a passion for continuous improvement

Once here, you’ll

Develop and lead Westland’s national real estate strategy, ensuring alignment with growth and operational goals

Oversee site selection, lease negotiations, relocations, renovations, and workplace optimization

Lead the Leasing Administration, Facilities, Design, and Construction team

Ensure compliance with workplace safety, sustainability, and accessibility standards

Manage external vendors, landlords, and real estate partners

Drive timely, on‑budget project delivery aligned with Westland’s brand and workplace standards

Build and manage operating and capital budgets, track KPIs, and ensure cost‑effective real estate decisions

Act as a key advisor to the EVP Distribution, and collaborate closely with internal departments including Finance, Legal, and M&A

We strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose driven, and open‑minded people. You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation. At Westland, you will feel the power of community. Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants’ disability‑related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability‑related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at

careers@westlandinsurance.ca .

Surrey (Head Office), BC, 9850 King George Blvd #1500, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

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