Senior Real Estate Manager - Site Acquisition (Terrion)

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Location: Montréal, QC, CA, H3B 1S6 Ottawa, ON, CA Quebec City, QC, CA Laval, QC, CA Sherbrooke, QC, CA Gatineau, QC, CA

Jobs by Category: Terrion

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Regular

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.

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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Salary Range: $86,000-$136,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise. TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family

Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both

Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs

Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve

Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills

And much more …

Job Type: This is for a current vacancy

A bit about us We’re a people‑focused, customer‑first, purpose‑driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high‑performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

Terrion At Terrion, you'll contribute to powering Canada’s future of connectivity through cutting‑edge cellular tower technology and constant innovation. Partnering with communities, governments, and industry leaders, we are building sustainable networks that connect people, strengthen communities, and ignite economic growth.

Team Terrion at a glance 3,000 Sites across B.C., Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec

500 Sites under construction or planned

Accessibility Terrion is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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