Associate/Senior Associate (Manager), Transaction Real Estate (Toronto)

At EY-Parthenon, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

EY-Parthenon is building its Corporate Real Estate (CRE) Transformation practice in Canada, helping organizations address complex challenges across portfolio optimization, workplace strategy, facilities management transformation, operating model design, sourcing strategy and real estate technology.

As an Associate / Senior Associate (Manager), you will work directly with clients to solve strategic business and real estate challenges, manage project workstreams, lead stakeholder engagement activities and contribute to the growth of the practice. The role combines meaningful CRE strategy experience with broader management consulting responsibilities, including strategy development, transformation, operational improvement, project delivery and client relationship management.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary EY teams and draw on a global real estate network to help corporate, public sector and institutional clients translate insight into practical, implementable outcomes.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization. 

Your key responsibilities:

Corporate real estate strategy and transformation

• Manage or support engagements related to portfolio optimization, workplace transformation, facilities management, operating model design, service delivery strategy and broader real estate transformation.
• Assess portfolios, occupancy and utilization data, service delivery structures, organizational capabilities and business requirements to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop strategic recommendations, future-state concepts, business cases and implementation roadmaps that align real estate decisions with organizational objectives.
• Monitor and communicate trends shaping the future of CRE, including hybrid work, workplace experience, portfolio flexibility, AI-enabled workplaces, smart buildings, outsourcing models and evolving CRE technologies.
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders through proactive communication, sound judgement and consistent delivery.
• Plan and facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, working sessions and executive discussions.
• Collaborate across EY service lines and disciplines to bring integrated perspectives and solutions to clients.
• Manage project workstreams, including scope, workplans, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies and deliverables.
• Support proposals, pursuits, account planning, thought leadership and market-development activities.

Skills and attributes for success, you are:

• Strong understanding of corporate real estate, portfolio strategy, workplace strategy, facilities management or real estate operations.
• Well-rounded consulting capabilities, including structured problem solving, stakeholder engagement, analysis and recommendation development.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain momentum.
• Confident client-facing presence and the ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentation development and clear, persuasive storytelling.
• Relationship-oriented approach, sound judgement and a genuine interest in client needs and long-term value.
• Commercial mindset and interest in supporting business development and practice growth.
• Curiosity about the future of work and CRE, with the drive to stay current on market, workforce, technology and service-delivery trends.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and distributed teams.
• Comfort working through ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities or deadlines.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, architecture, urban planning, engineering, finance, economics, arts, social sciences, or a related field.
• Approximately 5+ years of relevant experience in corporate real estate, consulting, facilities management, real estate advisory or a related field.
• Practical experience in corporate real estate and exposure to portfolio optimization, workplace strategy, facilities management transformation, operating model design or another relevant CRE discipline.
• Experience supporting strategy, transformation, optimization or operational improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated client-facing experience, including stakeholder engagement and development of presentations, reports or strategic recommendations.
• Experience managing project workstreams and coordinating multiple stakeholders, priorities and deliverables.
• Strong analytical, written communication and presentation-development skills.
• The ability and willingness to travel within Canada based on client and project needs.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience developing financial models, business cases, scenario analyses or value assessments.
• Understanding of the corporate real estate technology landscape, including workplace, facilities, portfolio management, data, analytics and digital enablement solutions.
• Experience serving public sector, institutional or large corporate clients in Canada.
• A relevant professional designation or certification, such as PMP, MCR, SLCR, LEED, MBA, CPA, CFA or an equivalent credential.

What we look for  

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for Infrastructure Advisory and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients goals  

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer: 

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry 
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career 
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you 

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.  

• Toronto: $98,000 to $138,000

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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