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Manager / Senior Manager, Acquisitions
@ Arbutus Properties
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Arbutus Properties is hiring a Manager or Senior Manager, Acquisitions to lead land and property acquisition strategy. The role covers sourcing and underwriting deals, negotiating purchase agreements and joint ventures, and managing transactions through closing. The posting requires at least 10 years of real estate acquisition or development experience and states willingness to travel as required.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute land and property acquisition strategy
- Source and build relationships with landowners, brokers and municipalities
- Lead financial underwriting and due diligence
- Negotiate purchase agreements, options and joint ventures
- Manage transactions from letter of intent through closing
Requirements summary:
- 10+ years progressive real estate acquisition or development experience
- Proven success closing complex land acquisitions
- Advanced financial modelling and investment analysis skills
- Understanding of land use planning, zoning and entitlement
- Leadership experience managing teams
- Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, finance or planning; master's or professional designation an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business development |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business, Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Commerce |
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Arbutus Properties
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Shaping Communities Built on Integrity and Connection
Full company description
Arbutus Properties is a fully integrated real estate company committed to building vibrant, high-quality communities that stand the test of time. From land acquisition and design to construction, sales, and leasing, we manage every stage of the development process with a hands-on, people-first approach. Our focus is on thoughtful planning, innovative design, and lasting value—creating spaces where people feel connected, supported, and truly at home. Whether it’s a master-planned community or a mixed-use development, we’re passionate about shaping places that bring people together and improve how they live, work, and grow.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,223
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 40
- Reported office locations
- 1501 West Broadway, 310, Vancouver, BC V6J 4Z6, CA
- 3026 Meadows Parkway, 20, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7V 0R6, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Residential
- Commercial Real Estate
- Real Estate
- Other recorded names
- Arbutus Properties
- Specialties
- Land Acquisition
- Commercial Development
- Home Builder
- Property Management
- Sales and Leasing
- Mixed-Use Development
- Masterplan Communiteis
- Residential Development
- Apartment Development
- Real Estate Development
- and Design and Architecture
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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Arbutus Properties is a fully integrated real estate company committed to building vibrant, high-quality communities that stand the test of time. From land acquisition and design to construction, sales, and leasing, we manage every stage of the development process with a hands-on, people-first approach. Our focus is on thoughtful planning, innovative design, and lasting value—creating spaces where people feel…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real Estate |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Land AcquisitionCommercial DevelopmentHome BuilderProperty ManagementSales and LeasingMixed-Use DevelopmentMasterplan CommuniteisResidential DevelopmentApartment DevelopmentReal Estate Development |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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Manager / Senior Manager Acquisitions
The Manager / Senior Manager Acquisitions is responsible for developing and executing the company’s land and property acquisition strategy. This role combines market intelligence, financial analysis, relationship management, and transaction leadership to identify opportunities that align with the company’s growth objectives.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in real estate acquisitions, strong financial and analytical skills, excellent negotiation abilities, and an established network within the development industry.
Key Responsibilities
Acquisition Strategy:
- Develop and execute acquisition strategies aligned with corporate growth objectives.
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisition opportunities across target markets.
- Maintain a robust pipeline of land and development opportunities.
- Monitor market trends, demographic shifts, and competitive activity.
Business Development:
- Build and maintain relationships with landowners, brokers, municipalities, developers, consultants, and industry stakeholders.
- Source off-market opportunities through proactive networking.
- Represent the company at industry events and community meetings.
Financial Analysis & Due Diligence:
- Lead financial underwriting, feasibility studies, and investment analysis.
- Evaluate project risks, returns, and development potential.
- Coordinate due diligence including environmental, legal, planning, engineering, servicing, geotechnical, and market assessments.
- Prepare investment recommendations for executive leadership.
Negotiation & Transaction Management:
- Lead negotiations for purchase agreements, options, joint ventures, and partnership structures.
- Coordinate internal and external teams throughout the acquisition process.
- Manage transaction timelines from letter of intent through closing.
- Ensure all contractual obligations and conditions are satisfied.
Cross-Functional Leadership:
- Collaborate closely with development, finance, legal, construction, and asset management teams.
- Support entitlement and rezoning strategies during acquisitions.
- Assist with capital planning and investment committee presentations.
Leadership:
- Mentor acquisition team and analysts.
- Improve acquisition processes, reporting, and market intelligence systems.
- Contribute to strategic planning and annual business objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Commerce, or a related field.
- Master’s degree, MBA, CFA, AACI, or relevant professional designation is considered an asset.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in real estate acquisitions, development, or investment.
- Demonstrated success sourcing and closing complex land acquisitions.
- Strong understanding of land use planning, zoning, entitlement, and municipal approval processes.
- Advanced financial modeling and investment analysis skills.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional projects.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Core Competencies
- Strategic thinking
- Market analysis
- Financial acumen
- Negotiation
- Relationship building
- Leadership
- Decision-making
- Communication and presentation
- Project management
- Entrepreneurial mindset
Success Measures
During the first 12 months, the successful candidate will:
- Build and maintain a high-quality acquisition pipeline.
- Complete strategic acquisitions that meet return objectives.
- Strengthen relationships with brokers, municipalities, and landowners.
- Improve underwriting and acquisition reporting processes.
- Contribute to the company’s long-term growth strategy.
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