Manager, Property Services, City of Leduc

About the City of Leduc

The City of Leduc is located in central Alberta, just south of Edmonton and adjacent to the Edmonton International Airport. Strategically positioned along the Queen Elizabeth II Highway (part of the CANAMEX Trade Corridor), Leduc benefits from strong regional connectivity and access to key transportation and economic hubs. The City is bordered by Leduc County.

Established as a village in 1899 and incorporated as a city in 1983, Leduc has grown steadily into a modern and dynamic municipality. Today, Leduc is home to almost 40,000 people, placing it among Alberta’s fastest-growing mid-sized cities.

Leduc’s economy is fueled by industries such as transportation and logistics, advanced manufacturing, agri-food, energy services, and a thriving aerospace sector—anchored by its proximity to the Edmonton International Airport and the surrounding Aerotropolis developments. The Leduc Business Park and nearby Nisku Industrial Park support thousands of jobs and regional supply chains.

The City offers a wide range of services and amenities including a regional hospital, community health centres, a robust public school system (Black Gold School Division), Catholic schools, Leduc Public Library, numerous medical clinics and wellness services, fire and EMS services, RCMP detachment, municipal police officers, affordable housing options, and a growing network of community organizations. Residents also enjoy a high quality of life supported by indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, including the expansive Leduc Recreation Centre, the William F. Lede Park, cultural facilities such as the Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts, and over 75 km of multi-use trails and green spaces.

Leduc is an emerging tourism destination in the Edmonton Metro Region. Key attractions include the city’s vibrant downtown core, local festivals, regional parks, and direct access to area destinations such as the Premium Outlet Collection, Castrol Raceway, and the EIA’s international travel and trade connections. The City also promotes regional tourism through its partnerships within the Edmonton Regional Tourism Group.

Advantages of living in the City of Leduc include its affordability, family-friendly amenities, strong economic base, and commitment to sustainability and livability. The 2024 average home price remains accessible for working families, while ongoing investments in green initiatives and transportation planning reflect a long-term vision for responsible urban growth. Leduc ranks highly for quality of life among Alberta municipalities.

The City is governed by a Mayor and six Councillors, who work closely with the Chief Administrative Officer and staff to deliver services and implement Council’s strategic priorities.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Environment and Facilities, the Manager of Property Services is an entirely new role designed to take corporate ownership of property management, leasing, space planning, and land disposition. This position serves as the principal point of contact between the City of Leduc and our diverse commercial and non-profit tenants, holding final authority for negotiating and securing our lease strategies.

Whether you are driving a multimillion-dollar land acquisition, collaborating with legal teams on lease contracts, or modeling space retrofits to optimize administrative footprints, your work will directly protect the City’s reputation, capital investments, and long-term financial health.

The Ideal Candidate

This is a brand-new, high-impact leadership position created to oversee the strategic development and operational management of our civic properties, leases, and facility master plans. The ideal candidate is a proactive, forward-thinking “systems thinker” who can manage complex community relationships and navigate competing, urgent demands with high political acumen.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

In this vital leadership role, you will lead a dedicated team and manage a $3,000,000 annual budget. Key responsibilities include:

• Executing the City of Leduc Lease Strategy, overseeing all leased spaces, proposal evaluations, and complex lease negotiations while acting as the prime point of contact for tenant relations and dispute resolution.
• Driving the creation and execution of the long-term Facility Master Plan, procuring and managing consultant teams while gathering space requirements from across all municipal departments.
• Managing City-owned land parcels, leading the procurement, assessment, and disposal of real estate, easements, and working spaces in direct collaboration with legal services.
• Overseeing corporate administrative space management, budgeting and coordinating the purchase of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for both existing facilities and new constructions.
• Administering third-party operational service contracts, including custodial services, access management systems, and facility upkeep in coordination with Facility Services.
• Stewarding the City’s facility utilities portfolio, managing all municipal energy contracts, utility billings, and the reporting of facility energy usage.
• Advancing building efficiency and sustainability goals, sourcing grant opportunities and developing energy efficiency plans that align directly with the City’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Plan.
• Providing professional leadership to your unit, coaching and mentoring the Municipal Energy Project Manager and the Facility and Property Management Coordinator while authoring comprehensive reports for senior leadership and Council.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A technical diploma or degree in Business Administration, Facility Management, Property Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in property and facility management, with specific, proven expertise in lease creation and negotiation, contract procurement, space planning, and asset management.
• A baseline strength in either advanced commercial lease negotiations or long-term facilities master planning, with a strong professional capacity and desire to learn the secondary discipline.
• At least two (2) years of direct experience managing, supervising, and coaching professional full-time staff.
• Advanced communication, mediation, and report-writing skills, with the ability to confidently present complex data, budgets, and recommendations to Council and executive committees.
• Strong financial management capabilities, with a history of maintaining strict expenditure controls over multi-million-dollar capital and operating budgets.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a strong interest in learning specialized Facilities Asset Management Software.
• A certification as a Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or eligibility for certification with the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) would be considered a significant asset.

Important Notes

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced security clearance, reference check and provide verification of education/credentials.

Please include a cover letter outlining your primary strengths in lease negotiations or facility master planning, and how you plan to bridge the two in this inaugural role.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Leduc is committed to fostering an equitable, caring and resilient environment where everyone feels valued and connected to the common goals of the organization. They welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the City to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is

$119,137.20 – $148,930.60 per annum

with a comprehensive benefits package and membership in the LAPP pension plan. The benefits package will be outlined to candidates at the appropriate stage of the recruiting process.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume in confidence to:

Misty Wilson

Senior Recruitment Consultant

HumanEdge Recruitment and Consulting Services

Email: misty@humanedgeglobal.com

Website: www.humanedgeglobal.com

Application Deadline: October 2, 2026