Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.

Position Purpose:
The Director, Leasing plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic leasing initiatives across a diverse real estate portfolio. This position leads a team of experienced Leasing Services Managers and collaborates with internal and external key partners to ensure leasing transactions are completed efficiently, aligned with organizational goals, and compliant with government policies. The Director also oversees the performance of IO’s outsourced Transaction Management Service Provider (TMS), ensuring service excellence and continuous improvement. Annual average transactions completed are 400-500 acting as both landlord and tenant with an annual total gross transaction value exceeding $350M.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the development and implementation of integrated leasing strategies for both landlord and tenant portfolios, in alignment with public sector guidelines, policies and procedures ensuring value for money.
• Coordinate and guide the leasing team in managing transactions for a large and varied leased portfolio, including equitable client/file distribution, strategic negotiation support, and adherence to government policies.
• Collaborate with internal key partners at the Director level and above to develop strategic direction for leased portfolios and ensure alignment with client goals and contractual obligations.
• Oversee the performance and engagement of IO’s TMS provider, including daily interaction on specific files, quarterly reviews, KPI assessments, compliance, service levels and process modernization initiatives.
• Monitor real estate market trends, legislative changes, and industry benchmarks to inform leasing decisions and support evidence-based planning.
• Review and approve leasing packages within delegated authority (up to $500K per agreement), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment.
• Address escalations and resolve complex issues in partnership with internal and external teams, including Portfolio Strategy, Operations, Legal, Finance and TMS, to maintain operational continuity and service quality.
• Lead team development through career planning, performance management, and recruitment of new talent to support evolving departmental needs.
• Partner with IO Legal to address leasing issues and ensure documentation standards are current and aligned with the changing real estate landscape.
• Provide detailed reporting to senior management and client stakeholders; contribute to strategic planning, transparency, and accountability initiatives.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven ability to influence, coordinate, and manage a professional team in a diverse and dynamic leasing environment.
• Expert knowledge and appreciation of complex lease transactions, financial analysis, negotiation strategies, and documentation standards acting as both landlord and tenant.
• Strong leadership and oversight capabilities, including demonstrated success managing outsourced service providers or brokerage partners.
• Experience in public sector real estate is considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated credibility in strategic portfolio planning, issue resolution, and relationship management with internal and external key partners.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and deliver results within a government or institutional context
• Professional learnings that reflect competencies in real estate, negotiation, and leadership.
• Ability to navigate confidential, complex, and delicate matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, capable of aligning leasing decisions with organizational goals, risk management principles, and public accountability standards.

What We Offer:

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
• A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
• Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs.
• A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,500 to $180,800 (M3 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

This posting will close on September 25, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.