Senior Real Estate Analyst, Development (Western Canada)

Canadian Tire Corporation•Stonewall, MB

1d•CA$64,000 - CA$106,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Real Estate Analyst is a key member of the Western Canada Development team, responsible for supporting the end-to-end execution of real estate projects across multiple retail banners. This role plays a hands-on part in project delivery, including budget management, timeline tracking, financial analysis, and cross-functional coordination. The Analyst works closely with Real Estate/Development Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with strategic priorities. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with project management discipline and the ability to translate complex inputs into clear, actionable insights.

Requirements

5–8+ years of experience in real estate, development, finance, or project delivery
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (advanced Excel required)
Experience managing budgets, tracking timelines, and supporting complex, multi-stakeholder projects
Solid understanding of real estate development lifecycle and commercial real estate fundamentals
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Support the full lifecycle of real estate projects, including new developments, relocations, renewals, and asset optimization initiatives
Partner closely with the Development Manager and Real Estate Managers to track project milestones, risks, and key deliverables
Ensure alignment across internal stakeholders from deal inception through to project completion
Develop and manage project budgets, including tracking capital spend, forecasting, and variance analysis
Maintain and update project financials to reflect evolving scope, costs, and assumptions
Identify risks and opportunities impacting project budgets and provide recommendations to mitigate gaps
Support capital approval processes and ensure consistent financial discipline across projects
Monitor project timelines and key milestones (e.g., approvals, entitlements, construction start, store opening)
Identify potential delays and proactively escalate risks with recommended mitigation strategies
Support coordination across Development, Construction, Finance, and external partners to maintain project momentum
Analyze site opportunities, lease structures, and deal terms in partnership with Development Managers
Provide data-driven insights to support site selection, relocations, and strategic decisions
Support preparation of materials for internal approvals and governance processes
Work closely with Real Estate/Development Managers on deal structuring, negotiations, and project strategy
Partner with Finance, Construction, Legal, and CT REIT teams to align assumptions and execution plans
Support coordination with external stakeholders (landlords, brokers, consultants, municipalities) as required
Develop and maintain project trackers, dashboards, and pipeline reporting tools
Provide regular updates on project status, capital deployment, and key risks/opportunities
Identify opportunities to improve processes, standardize reporting, and enhance data-driven decision-making
Own the management and continuous maintenance of precedent and prototype documentation, ensuring all materials are accurate, up to date, and reflective of current standards and practices across the portfolio

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
Performance incentives
Continuing Education Programs
Other perks to support your well-being
Career growth opportunities
Product discounts
Store discounts
Supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy
Canadian Tire Profit Sharing
Retirement and savings programs for eligible employees
Enhanced flex benefits program
Mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families
Total well-being
Mental health tools and resources for all employees