Acquisitions Manager

Location: Ottawa

Department: Development

Employment status: Full-Time, permanent

Please submit your application by November 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The Acquisitions Manager provides project management functions in support of the identification and facilitation of property acquisitions through the federal disposition process in order to ensure the continued flow of acquisitions across Build Canada Homes and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Corporation” or “BCH”).

Through a detailed understanding of the federal disposition process and strong relationships with client departments, this role fulfills the objectives of BCH by supporting the internal day-to-day operations and external client-facing activities required to successfully complete real estate acquisitions, including the facilitation of BCH’s Assessment and Acquisition Business Plan process.

The Acquisitions Manager contributes directly to the profitability of BCH by supporting the proactive identification, assessment, and completion of property acquisitions from federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations in order to facilitate BCH’s value-add land development process.

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Provide project management services to the Director Acquisitions and Business Development to assist in realizing acquisitions within the constraints of schedules, budget and scope, including:
  • Developing project plans;
  • Monitoring and managing project schedules and budgets;
  • Organizing project team meetings and preparing meeting updates;
  • Maintaining and producing project documentation;
  • Ensuring that all pertinent documentation is appropriately classified; and
  • Managing the work of external multidisciplinary team (appraisers, architects, planners, engineers, etc.) in the achievement of project objectives.
• Participate in the preparation, review and implementation of divisional and regional short and long-term planning activities (budgets, strategic and business plans, Board submissions and policy formulation).
• Liaise between BCH and custodian departments with a view to facilitating real estate acquisitions across the country for addition to BCH’s development portfolio.
• Manage the development of BCH’s Acquisition Business Plans, assessments, and transaction documentation, while coordinating input from affected BCH regions.
• Represents BCH’s interests when engaging with custodian departments, federal, provincial, and municipal levels of government, as well as other stakeholders identified through the federal disposal process.
• Provide strategic advice to the Director Acquisitions and Business Development with regard to specific projects, policy and process development.
• Promote and support the development policy changes to increase and/or facilitate the flow of property acquisitions to BCH.
• Support the Director Acquisitions and Business Development in business development activities that seek to innovate and expedite the federal disposal process along with identifying opportunities to enhance underutilized federal assets.
• Maintain an extensive network within custodian departments and the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS).
• Liaise with BCH regions in the management of acquisition activities (title issues, heritage, aboriginal, environment, legal, approvals/authorities (Ministerial or TB submission, etc.).
• Develop and manage the procurement and selection processes for consultants and contractors, including development of scope of work statements.
• Participate in the preparation and implementation of annual corporate plans and schedules, as well as other corporate reporting documents.
• Manages the contract tendering process, including payments to contractors/service providers.
• Special projects as assigned by the Director Acquisitions and Business Development, and other duties and accountabilities, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Planning or Land Development or related field and/or significant related experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of the Federal Real Property Management Framework (Treasury Board policies and related government legislation).
• Thorough knowledge of roles of departments, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and central agencies with respect to the acquisition, disposal and management of real property.
• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of previous project management experience required, including scheduling, budgeting and cost control.
• Knowledge and experience of governmental processes, policy and program requirements.
• Knowledge of business practices (e.g. corporate and business planning, real estate practices, real property markets and financial analysis).
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint required.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in all aspects of real estate (acquisition, land development, leasing, marketing and sales).
• Sound working knowledge of real estate development, financing, and planning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning, strategy development, business planning and process improvement techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and skill at using, facilitation techniques and tools to foster open discussion and arrive at consensus among participants.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is required.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Personal days, Employee Family Assistance Program, Fitness Allowance, Pension and Incentive

* The recruitment range provided reflects the expected compensation for this role. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.

Build Canada Homes (BCH) is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free workplace. BCH is committed to complying with all applicable federal, provincial, and territorial accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment processes for candidates who require them. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please inform us as soon as possible, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs and support your full participation in a fair and equitable recruitment experience.