About CBRE
CBRE Limited is Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firm and part of CBRE Group, a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company- the commercial real estate firm with the largest market share, strongest platform, and top talent in Canada. With nearly 4,000 employees across 23 offices nationwide, CBRE combines national reach with a collaborative culture and a track record of developing exceptional careers.
Our services span brokerage, property management, asset services, corporate services, valuation and appraisal, mortgage and financial services, and research and consulting. Everything we do is guided by our RISE values: Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.
The Canadian Sales Trainee Program
The Canadian Sales Trainee Program is a structured path to a Sales Professional career in Canadian commercial real estate. You will join a cohort of Trainees across the country for a foundational training program, building a strong network of colleagues to support you into your future career.
In your first two years of the role, you will gain broad exposure to the business, including rotations across teams and functions and ongoing experiential learning, before determining your individual path to becoming a fully commissioned Salesperson.
Paired with market-leading brokers, you will gain hands-on mentorship, exposure to all major property types, and the relationships and strategic thinking that produce lasting careers. This program is your launchpad - and it works.
Three of CBRE Canada’s previous CEOs started as Sales Trainees on local research teams. The Sales Trainee program is just the beginning — you decide what to make of the opportunity!
The Opportunity
CBRE is seeking eager and resourceful individuals who are passionate about building a career in commercial real estate sales. You will work under the guidance of experienced Sales Professionals in a training capacity, developing the skills and client relationships required to operate independently.
During your rotational experience, and as part of a sales team, you will:
Interface with Sales Professionals, researchers, and clients on marketing, administrative, and data requirements
Prepare commercial real estate statistical reports, presentations, and ad hoc analysis for Sales Professionals
Conduct database input, extraction, and maintenance to support research and reporting workflows
Arrange marketing and presentation materials including brochures, tenant surveys, specialized reports, and property maps
Coordinate transaction documents such as listing agreements, commission agreements, leases, offers, and term sheets
Prospect, network, and build relationships to generate and expand business opportunities alongside experienced professionals
What We're Looking For
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Marketing, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Statistics, or a related field
Prior customer service or sales experience is an asset; commercial real estate experience is preferred
Real estate license is a strong asset, or willingness to obtain within the first year of employment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Skills & Attributes
Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven with excellent time management and organizational skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Growth mindset with an entrepreneurial spirit
Detail-oriented analytical thinker and creative problem solver
Adaptable and flexible as priorities evolve
Collaborative team player who thrives in fast-paced, client-facing environments
High standards of ethics, integrity, and professional conduct
Genuine interest in pursuing a licensed Sales Professional career in commercial real estate
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Why The Canadian Sales Trainee Program?
Launch your career with Canada’s #1 commercial real estate firm. Here’s what makes CBRE's training program different:
Structured two-year salaried training program- a supported path to commission, not a leap into the unknown
Mentorship from market-leading brokers and top Canadian talent
A national cohort of peers to learn alongside and build your professional network
Rotational exposure across all major property types and CBRE business lines
Modern, WELL-certified offices designed for productivity, wellbeing, and collaboration
Proven track record of success in developing graduates into industry leaders
CBRE is committed to being an organization that celebrates diversity as a strength, where people have access to equitable opportunities and management fosters inclusion. Employees have the freedom to be authentic and are empowered at work.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individual with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at
[email protected] or via telephone at Via telephone at +1 866 388 4346 (Canada) and +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.)
