Operations Analyst jobs in Halifax, NS

Job Summary
J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking a Real Estate Project Coordinator / Analyst to support a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across Atlantic Canada, including industrial, office, retail, and large-scale residential developments.

Reporting to the Director of Real Estate, this role is critical to advancing active projects and transactions by coordinating stakeholders, supporting deal execution, and ensuring timelines are achieved across multiple files.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you will actively advance land developments and transactions—helping bring new industrial, retail, office, and residential projects to life.

If you are someone who takes ownership, moves work forward, and wants to see tangible results, this role offers exposure across the full real estate lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Transaction & Deal Support

• Support acquisitions, disposals, and leasing transactions (APS, leases, easements, REOA’s)
• Coordinate due diligence activities (appraisals, surveys, environmental, planning approvals, etc.)
• Track and advance deals from initiation through closing
• Coordinate internal teams (Legal, Finance, Engineering, Operations) and external consultants
• Ensure alignment and maintain momentum across all stakeholders

Analysis & Research

• Conduct market, demographic, and site research to support decision-making
• Assist with financial inputs, business cases, and presentation materials
• Compile data for executive reporting and project updates

Documentation & Process Management

• Prepare and manage real estate documentation and records
• Maintain tracking systems for transactions, leases, and key milestones
• Support continuous improvement of internal processes and workflows
• Assist with preparation of presentations and briefings for senior management
• Project Coordination
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and follow-ups across multiple active projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in real estate, property management, or related administrative roles
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills—bilingual abilities are highly desirable
• Proficiency in marketing strategies and tools for promoting properties effectively
• Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail in managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience working with clients in a customer service capacity
• Multilingual capabilities are a plus for engaging with a broader client base
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Commerce, or a related field
• 1–4 years of experience in real estate, development, consulting, or a similar environment
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive work forward independently
• Solid analytical capability with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Key Attributes

• Proactive and accountable – takes ownership and drives execution
• Detail-oriented with sound judgement
• Strong follow-through – keeps multiple files progressing simultaneously
• Collaborative – works effectively across teams and disciplines
• Curious and solutions-focused

Why This Role

• Work across a diverse, multi-asset real estate portfolio
• Gain exposure to the full lifecycle of development and transactions
• Operate in a role with measurable impact
• Build experience working alongside teams in real estate, engineering, finance, and legal

Make Your Mark

This is an opportunity to join a team where you can take ownership early, build meaningful experience, and contribute to projects that shape communities across Atlantic Canada.

Work Location: In person