THE BUSINESS
We are Everyday Luxury™.
It's what we do and how we do it — together.
It's working alongside world-class talent in pursuit of world-class results.
It's maximizing your potential in a high-performance culture.
It's knowing that wherever you are, you belong.
It's elevating your world — and the world of those who love and will love Aritzia.
It's You. And an endless runway of opportunity.
With a Global Support Campus in Vancouver and additional Support Office hubs in major cities across North America — including Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and Seattle — our workplace network is strategically designed to support our People and serve our Clients a frictionless experience. So, you can do what you do best — with us.
THE TEAM
The mission of the Leasing department is to secure the right locations, on the right terms, at the right time—supporting the seamless operation of our world-class real estate portfolio.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Aritzia is growing and our Leasing team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for the governance, compliance, and integrity of all Aritzia lease obligations, supporting the seamless operation of our world‑class real estate portfolio. As the Head of Lease Management, you will lead the lease management function with accountability for the accuracy, governance, and performance of all lease obligations and lease information across the portfolio. You will oversee and build a high‑performing team, partner cross‑functionally with Legal, Leasing, Finance, Accounting, and other departments within Real Estate Development to ensure lease rights, financial commitments, and critical dates are proactively managed to mitigate risk and support strategic decision‑making. The experience gained in this role supports long‑term development and career progression within Aritzia’s Real Estate organization.
THE ROLE
As the Head of Lease Management, you will lead the team to:
- Ensure strong governance and integrity of lease data, documentation, and tenant rights, maintaining accuracy, audit readiness, and confidence in portfolio information throughout the lease lifecycle.
- Provide oversight of lease rights, obligations, and financial terms, ensuring compliance, landlord accountability, and effective coordination with Legal, Finance, and other internal partners.
- Deliver clear portfolio-level insight into lease milestones and commitments to support proactive planning, informed decision-making, and long-term portfolio and business performance.
- Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience.
THE QUALIFICATIONS
The Head of Lease Management has:
- Proven and best-in-class skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience in commercial lease management, including lease negotiation, portfolio oversight, and governance across complex retail portfolios.
- A commitment to learn, apply, champion and enrich Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
- The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
- The ability to set clear objectives and design a strategy that inspires the team
- A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value
- A deep understanding and commitment for the industry in which we operate
THE COMPENSATION
At Aritzia, we provide market-leading compensation packages designed to reward impact through our pay-for-performance philosophy.
With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces, and elevated perks and experiences — we provide it all.
THE PERKS
Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:
- Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
- Baby Leave Program — We provide up to 16 weeks of paid time to support you and your growing family.
- A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
- The SET — Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
- Aritzia Virtual Wellness — Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.
- Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.
- Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
- The Extras — We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.
ARITZIA
Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.
We’re committed to making your experience positive and transparent. Please note, our recruiters will only contact you using an @aritzia.com email address. If you receive recruitment-related messages from other domains, please disregard them.
