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About Canderel

“The journey of Canderel has been nothing short of incredible. I founded this company with a strong belief that we could make a difference in the world of real estate, and today, I’m proud to see that we have achieved that goal. Our commitment to delivering exceptional value and creating thriving communities, with a talented organization invested in doing what’s right, has and continues to be the driving force behind our success.”

—  Jonathan Wener
Chairman

History

An even mix of youthful passion, entrepreneurial torque and relentless work ethic created an idea. An idea that would develop and grow into one of Canada’s most powerful real estate firms.

In 1975, when our Chairman Jonathan Wener created Canderel at age 25, he likely had no idea what it would turn into; part of North America’s real estate landscape.

He did, however, know that his new company would always strive to create value for clients, enhance communities and be quick on its feet—regardless of the project. He wasn’t far off.

48 years

of operation 

7

corporate offices nationwide

80M sf

of owned, managed and development properties over the years

$20B+

in acquisitions, development and management projects

Truly invested

Community. Sustainability. Inclusion.

These are the values that we live by every day, in all that we do. Engaging our Canderel family as well as the communities in which we build and develop, is part of our fabric. A rigorous sustainability and governance program drives our new developments, and an inclusive and diverse staffing model capitalizes on getting the best of the best.

Our edge lies in our deep commitment to and passion for all of our projects and partnerships. Our unique expertise and position in creating value, maximizing performance & enhancing investment returns. We have an entrepreneurial drive steeped in over 40 years of legacy.  We do all of it on a solid foundation of values: integrity, grit, forward and creative thinking and relentless client service.

Canderel Full Timeline

1975
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1999

1975 : Canderel was established

The driving force was Jonathan Wener, an entrepreneurial 25-year-old who was passionate about buidings and architecture. He started with a powerful work ethic, an exciting vision and a risk-management to execution.

Our multidisciplinary team of experts

From executive level to entry level, all of Canderel is made up of Canada’s top real estate talent. Meet our leadership team.
Brett Miller

CEO

Ben Rogowski

Executive Vice-President and COO

Rudy Khoury
Rudy Khoury

Executive Vice-President, Finance, Operations and Administration

Sarah Fortin
Sarah Fortin

Senior Vice-President, Talent, Culture and Innovation

Andrejs Mistiouk

Senior Vice President, Legal​

Jonathan Wener
Jonathan Wener

Chairman

Our comprehensive real estate services 

With industry leading expertise across commercial, residential and investment partnerships, Canderel delivers excellence, creative thinking and higher value in all real estate segments.

Driving income and creating value.

Designing and building some of Canada’s most exciting communities.

Maximizing return for all our investment partners.

Driving income and creating value.

Artificial Intelligence

Designing and building some of Canada’s most exciting communities.

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Artificial Intelligence

Maximizing return for all our investment partners.

Community. Sustainability. Inclusion.

We’re invested in creating value while keeping true to our core values. Recently, several initiatives contributed to the realignment of Canderel’s ESG pillars relative to our guiding principles.

Invested in people

Career opportunities

Looking to grow with Canada’s top real estate talent? Learn more about the culture, the people and the career opportunities at Canderel.

Regional offices from East to West
Quebec City | Montreal | Ottawa | Toronto | Edmonton | Calgary | Vancouver

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Learn how you can benefit from Canderel’s comprehensive real estate experience.

Brett Miller

CEO

Brett Miller is no stranger to Canderel. His initial six years with the company launched a professional journey that would see him acquire over three decades of international experience in real estate and entrepreneurial business—and soar to leadership roles in several big corporate companies.

Today, as CEO, Brett leads Canderel’s strategic direction, operations and investment activities, building on the legacy handed to him by founder Jonathan Wener. Before returning to Canderel, Brett held the role of CEO at JLL Canada. During his tenure, he grew the business tenfold through key acquisitions and the development of innovative service lines, helping the company become one of the top players in the Canadian real estate services industry.

Ben Rogowski

Executive Vice-President & COO

Thoughtfulness and astute judgment are two of the many qualities that have placed Ben at the head of Canderel’s corporate operations.

For over two decades, he has been at the nucleus of the acquisition and execution of several high-profile developments across the country. Ben’s entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with a consistent risk mitigation mindset, continues to play a key role in the growth of Canderel.

Rudy Khoury

Executive Vice-President, Finance, Operations and Administration

Rudy thrives on results. He also knows that behind every successful venture is a driven team with effective leadership.  His engaging approach to governance brings out the best in people and he continuously invests in our team’s development and culture.

Instrumental in driving continuous year-over-year growth at Canderel, Rudy develops and implements long-term operational business strategies that leverage his considerable financial acumen and governing experience—over 15 years leading major international corporations’ financial and operational areas.

Sarah Fortin

Sarah Fortin

Senior Vice-President, Talent, Culture and Innovation

Sarah is a catalyst for Canderel’s culture. Her authentic, creative and collaborative style embodies the company’s core values of respect and inclusion.

She leads Canderel’s overall people strategy with her team, providing advice and direction on coaching and talent management, employee experience and wellbeing, hiring, compensation and benefits, and organizational development. Sarah previously worked as a human resources partner to C-suite members and leaders at PSP Investments in Montreal and BlackRock in London, UK. 

Andrejs Mistiouk

Andrejs Mistiouk

Senior Vice President, Legal

Andrejs’ passion and experience come through in the strategic guidance and counsel he provides to the organization and our partners. As a member of our senior management team, he’s actively involved in driving Canderel’s growth and performance, helping execute all corporate strategy levels while assisting with risk management and strategic goals.

Prior to overseeing the coordination and direction of Canderel’s legal department, Andrejs specialized in real estate transactions with an emphasis on acquisitions, financing, joint ventures and corporate reorganizations as a practicing lawyer with McCarthy Tétrault LLP, before acting as the general counsel for a Toronto-based development and asset management company. 

Jonathan Wener

Jonathan Wener

Chairman

He who started it all. In 1975, it was Jonathan’s mad love for architecture and keen, energetic eye for real estate development that started not just the Canderel we know today, but the one of tomorrow; brimming with a totally new generation of bright, entrepreneurial real estate experts.  

Heralded as one of Canada’s top business leaders and respected philanthropists, Jonathan continues to impart his vast experience, deep knowledge, generous nature and valuable guidance as Chairman.