• Job Description

  Req#: R0012685

  Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

  Are you looking for an exciting new role as a Sr Business Development Advisor - Real Estate? In this role, you will report to the Manager Business Development, Asset Management, as an experienced Business Developer you will grow and manage our Petro-Canada portfolio of company-controlled real estate assets for our retail network. You will work within the framework of our strategies and processes, and guided by our values, you will partner with internal and external stakeholders including other Asset Management teams, landlords, tenants, municipalities, operational groups and outsourced consultants to lead the delivery of our world-class portfolio of development opportunities

  Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of a large portfolio of new build and development sites to support Petro-Canada’s growth.
  • Stand up and lead cross-functional teams in the conceptualization, economic analysis, design, permitting and ultimate construction and turnover of the development sites
  • Lead internal and external resources to drive development applications to approval with various municipalities
  • Continuously analyze portfolio risks and opportunities to deliver highest value
  • Contribute to the development of long-term network plan and strategy
  • Provide project management leadership to ensure complex projects are delivered accordingly to operational and financial plans
  • Develop new projects and opportunities through the Suncor Operations Excellence Management System (OEMS)
  • Review all public notices that impact the use, underlying value and rights associated with the projects
  • Develop a high value pipeline of opportunities and ensure capital is managed so return on investment is optimized within our strategy and project scope

  Minimum Requirements:

  • Ten or more years of experience in Retail or Wholesale Operations, Marketing, Strategy or related business areas
  • Five or more years of experience in commercial real estate, property management and development, including identification, purchasing, leasing, development and management of retail and wholesale sites
  • Post-secondary education; bachelor degree in business or commerce is preferred
  • Possess a valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record
  • A Strong Leader who builds relationships through proven demonstration of Integrity, self-awareness, courage, respect, empathy and gratitude
  • A Strong Project Manager with demonstrated skills in empowering, delegating and holding others accountable to facilitate the management and coordination of many internal and external partners and simultaneously occurring tasks
  • Proven analytical skills to properly evaluate complex real estate investment scenarios
  • Demonstrated negotiation skills, with a deep understanding of property valuation and leasing principles and processes from both the tenant and landlord side and municipal processes at various levels of government
  • You demonstrate strong two-way communication skills and convey information and ideas in an inclusive, open, articulate and timely manner

  Location and other key details:

  • This position will be based from a home office in Edmonton or Calgary
  • Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
  • Regular business travel within Alberta and occasional out of province travel as required

  Why Suncor?
  

  Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

  With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

  We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

• About the company

  Suncor Energy is a Canadian integrated energy company based in Calgary, Alberta.

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