About
Professional Summary
I specialize in office and retail leasing and sales, with over 40 years of experience in the real estate industry. I offer experienced working knowledge to my clients in all aspects of the trade and my success is demonstrated by my commitment to personalize service and property quality.
I initially entered the real estate industry in 1972 in the residential market and moved to the commercial sector in 1981. From 1981 until 1985, I worked for the Saskatchewan Provincial Government with the Saskatchewan Economic Development Corporation as an integral part of the team. SEDCO developed Agri Place Business Centre, a 165-acre industrial park in Saskatoon, along with the Holiday Park Industrial Centre and nine other industrial parksthroughout Saskatchewan. In 1985, I joined a national firm and in 1991, I transferred to a local commercial firm before being recruited in 1996 to join McClocklin Real Estate Corp., at the time they partnered with Colliers.
Accomplishments
KINGSETT REIT
- Exclusive leasing agent of 96,000 SF Tower at Midtown
Bank of Nova Scotia
Exclusive leasing agent of 56,000 SF office tower
Achieved 100% occupancy from 21% vacancy over a two (2) year period
Sold the Main Branch in the City Core to local investor for $18 million
Royal Bank Tower, North Battleford
- Exclusive leasing agent
Saskatoon Square
- Exclusive leasing agent (15 years) of 210,000 SF office tower until sold in 2010 (Saskatoon Square)
- Achieved 100% occupancy from 24% vacancy
Corp of Commissionaires
- Sold client the original downtown building in 1986
- Resold location in 2010
- Sold new larger building in 2010
Edward Jones (SK)
- Exclusive tenant representation for 13 locations
Moores: The Suit People
- Landlord representation for Saskatoon
Saskatoon Police Services
- Secured over 60,000 SF for short-term requirements
Wardrop (Teratech)
- Tenant representation for office space expansion from 7,500 SF to 28,000 SF
Canpotex
- Tenant representation for three (3) expansions from 6,000 SF to 27,500 SF
Other clients include:
- Saskatchewan Water Authority
- SAMA
- College of Dental Surgeons
- City of North Battleford
- ROCKWELL Automation
- Saskatoon Catholic Schools Division
- St.John Ambulance
- Saskatoon Public Schools Division
Education
Chairman Corps of Commissionaires Northern Division
Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission | Board Member (2014 – present)
Director Insitiute of Corporate Directors
Board of Elmwood Residences | Vice President and Chairman of Facilities Committee (1978-1992)
Saskatoon Kinsmen Club | Several executive positions including President, Kinsmen Home Lotto Chairman, Life Member (1974-1989)
Saskatchewan Kinsmen Telemiracle | Steering Committee (1976-1977), | Chairman of Corporate Donations (1980-1981,1984-1985)
Youth Sports Programs | Coached Minor Hockey and Soccer (1978-1985) Coached Winter Games Bantam Hockey Team (1988)
Memberships & Involvements
Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), Association of Saskatchewan Realtors, Saskatoon Region Association of Realtors, Saskatoon Association of Commercial Realtors, Past President Saskatoon Kinsmen Club, Saskatchewan Kinsmen Telemiracle, Board of Elmwood Residences, Chairman Board of Govenors Corps of Commissionnaires., Saskatchewan Real Estate Council, Board Member (legislation, Discipline Committee)
Clients
Bank of Nova Scotia, Investor’s Syndicate, Rockwell Automation, Commissionaires, Moores: The Suit People, Edward Jones, Wardrop (Teratech), 20 VIC ( Kingsett Reit) Imperial Oil., Saskatoon Public School Division, Saskatoon Seperate School Divison
Services
My Team
My Team
A seasoned real estate professional raised in Saskatoon, Ward has been providing a competitive real estate advantage to his clients for 8 years. Ward joined Colliers International in Spring 2013 as a licensed Commercial and Farm real estate agent. While he specializes in Investment Sales along with Office and Retail Leasing, Ward supports clients in all asset classes in and around Saskatoon.
Ward's business background in founded in professional, trushworthy, knowledge-based solutions. He has a diverse range of experience and knowledge in sales and management, providing the ability to plan and assess a company's present and future space requirements. Ward prides himself on offering a high level of service and finding creative solutions to complex real estate requirements.