Retail Leasing, Summer 2026 - Vancouver (Co-op/Internship) - 4 Months

About QuadReal Property Group 

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $94 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest.

QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.

QuadReal: Excellence lives here.

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We are committed to providing our Co-ops/Interns with a student experience that provides a supportive and engaging learning environment while developing skills and business acumen. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of experiences including our Speaker Series, Fireside Chats, Volunteer opportunities and Networking events.

Eligibility Note: To qualify for a student (Co-op/Internship) opportunity, students must be enrolled in their academic studies at a post-secondary institution (university/college) and must be returning to school after completion of their work term with QuadReal.  If you are a student registered in an official co-op program at your post-secondary institution and completion of a final work term is a mandatory component for you to graduate, you are eligible to apply with the understanding that you will leave QuadReal at the end of your work term or have the possibility to be considered for full-time opportunities.

Based in Vancouver, the Co-op/Intern, Retail Leasing, will report to the Senior Vice President, Retail Leasing. In this role, you will play a vital role in supporting the Retail Real Estate West and East Group. Your responsibilities will include conducting in-depth analyses of portfolio and asset performance, preparing presentation materials, analysis of enclosed center traffic count and sales performance, assisting with monthly and quarterly reporting requirements, ensure timely reporting of tenant arrears, and monitoring/reporting on relevant Retail industry trends.

What We Offer:

• An organization and leaders that support your development through meaningful work experience

• A Student Mentorship Program designed to provide support throughout your experience

• Opportunities to build your industry knowledge through weekly Speaker Series & Fireside Chats

• Opportunities to participate in case competitions within QuadReal during your work term, fostering cross-functional collaboration with intern peers and enhancing exposure to real-world problem-solving.

• Giving back to the community with your peers and team members through volunteering events

• Opportunities to build long-lasting industry and professional relationships

What You Will Experience:

Specific Project Goals

• Support Retail East and Retail West Leasing Teams to evaluate new leasing opportunities

• Support Retail East and Retail West Operation Teams to ensure timely opening dates for new tenants to minimize AR
• -Support transition to Monthly Management Meeting for Retail West
• -Support Ops team in proactively reviewing monthly sales and AR report to work strategically with Marketing and Leasing

Support Key IPP Initiatives & Development Pipeline

• Willowbrook

  • Secure unconditional lease up for former Nordstrom box within budgeted rents

  • Manage White Spot site Expropriation/Section 3 Agreement negotiations with TIC for TransLink Skytrain Station; Support Development Team to achieve rezoning

  • Ensure continual success of Courtyard F&B Operators and clearing of arrears by: Collaborate with Marketing Team to drive traffic; and support Site Team in delivering successful grand opening for anchor Tap and Barrel by summer 2024

• Bower

  • Lease 2nd level former Sears (50,000sf) Reactivation at favourable terms to budget

  • Lease in-line CRU units with particular focus on Unit 511, Unit 123, and remaining Target Redevelopment units (Unit 310/314), alongside exterior Unit 178A.

• Northwoods

  • Support Site Team in delivering the completion of the $3.6M PAD per proforma  

• Capilano

  • Support Development team’s planning and feasibility work towards mixed-use entitlements; ----Serve as key point of contact with Walmart

  • Continue to guide Leasing & Operations team to safeguard NOI during rezoning process through effective asset management including creative lease up/renewal efforts

• Westshore

  • Execute on key expiries and support Hold/Sell investment strategy

What You Will Bring:

• Currently enrolled in an academic Business program preferably in Real Estate or Finance.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; detail-oriented and proficient in building and handling complicated data sets.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate and present results that articulate key themes and messages.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word; knowledge of Argus Enterprise a plus.

• Previous experience working within a real estate, real estate brokerage/leasing, appraisal firm, or real estate lender is desirable. A strong interest in developing a career within real estate is essential.

The expected hourly rate for this role is $28.

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The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education and training, the market compensation of the role, and the consideration to internal equity.

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Even if your skills don’t align 100% with the listed qualifications or salary range, we encourage you to apply – you may be a great fit for this role or others in our community. Applicants may also be considered for alternative positions within the organization where their qualifications and experience align more closely with available opportunities.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) technology — alongside human review — to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. Our recruitment team remains involved in all decisions.

Note to Recruiters: QuadReal does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to QuadReal, directly or indirectly, will be considered QuadReal property. QuadReal will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.