Hybrid Principal Advisor - Site Acquisition

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• Job title: Principal Advisor - Site Acquisition
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: CA$91,000 - CA$137,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Montreal, Canada

About the role

• Principal Advisor in Site Acquisition driving mobile network projects in Eastern Canada. Leading negotiations and managing municipal relations to enhance connectivity infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead real estate acquisition initiatives for mobile network infrastructure across Eastern Canada.
• Negotiate favorable leases and licenses while maintaining positive long-term relationships with landowners.
• Work closely with municipal governments and government agencies to obtain permits, approvals and consents required for infrastructure development.
• Provide guidance to external vendors responsible for site acquisition in identifying, evaluating and securing sites that best meet the service provider’s requirements and regulatory standards.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, from site scouting to lease execution, ensuring deadlines, budgets and established quality standards are met.
• Monitor local market conditions, service provider expansion plans and industry trends to identify growth opportunities for new builds and existing assets.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with municipalities, service providers, landowners and internal teams to facilitate smooth operations and tenant satisfaction.
• Drive revenue growth by maximizing asset utilization through strategic tenant placement, lease renewals and identifying new co‑location opportunities.
• Provide clear project updates to senior management and maintain detailed project documentation.

Requirements

• Bilingual (French and English) with exceptional oral and written communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders and close agreements.
• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, law, business administration, real estate or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in cellular site acquisition and leasing.
• Deep understanding of commercial leases, real estate, municipal land‑use/zoning regulations and federal requirements applicable to the operation and expansion of telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders including federal, provincial and municipal authorities, Indigenous/First Nations communities, railway operators, utilities, commercial and industrial property owners, condominium boards and residential homeowners.
• Proven ability to read and interpret legal documents, including leases, easement/right‑of‑way agreements and others, and to understand construction drawings, including surveying and technical designs.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing service provider requirements, regulatory changes and market dynamics in the mobile infrastructure sector.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and switch rapidly between issues within a fast‑moving organization.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accuracy and reliability in project delivery.
• Ability to travel within Eastern Canada as required.

Benefits

• A comprehensive total compensation package featuring competitive salary and bonus structures.
• A minimum of 3 weeks’ vacation.
• Flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Pension plan and employee share ownership plan with generous employer contributions.
• Option to work on-site, virtually or a hybrid arrangement, depending on the role’s requirements.
• Opportunities to give back to the communities where we work, live and serve.
• Career growth, learning and development opportunities.
• And much more…