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JOIN US IN CHARTING A COURSE TO A MORESUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Join an organization that plays a critical role in Canada’s economy. At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we focus on doing the incredible work it takes to become the world’s most sustainable port.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is responsible for the stewardship of the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest and most diversified port. Our mandate as a Canada Port Authority, as set out by the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives, ensuring goods are moved safely and responsibly through the Port of Vancouver. That means providing infrastructure and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of marine traffic and cargo within the port. It also means we carry out reviews of proposed activities and developments on federal port lands and waters to determine whether a project can go ahead without impacts to the environment and community that cannot be mitigated.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We believe in creating a workplace that reflects the richness of our community and empowers all employees to reach their full potential.

The Director, Real Estate –Leasing and Property Management is responsible for providing direction, leadership, and management, based on corporate vision, mission, values and objectives, and in line with the Canada Marine Act and VFPA’s Letters Patent, for all aspects of the real estate leasing and property management function assigned to the Real Estate division. The Director builds strong and constructive relationships with VFPA tenants while ensuring VFPA and its subsidiary real estate holdings are managed efficiently and effectively. The director ensures returns from real estate assets are achieved in line with market and/or corporate targets and that new real estate assets and property rights are acquired to support the expansion aspirations of existing tenants. The director is also responsible for the timely remittance of Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) to neighboring municipalities.

The responsibilities of the Real Estate – Leasing and Property department complement and are often interdependent upon the responsibilities of VFPAs Real Estate – Investment and Partnerships department and staff from one department may be assigned to projects and initiatives led by the other department.

What youdo:

• Directthe day-to-day administration of VFPA and subsidiary real estate holdings,including negotiation of leases, concessions, and other tenure agreements, rentreviews, contract amendments and consents.

• EnsureVFPA and its tenants comply with contractual obligations while maintaininghealthy business relationships.

• Ensureleasing of land holdings is aligned with corporate objectives for financialreturns and strategic use while minimizing risk to VFPA.

• Developand maintain a rental strategy across the real estate portfolio on a strategicand operational level.

• Liaisewith other VFPA departments on property and infrastructure developmentstrategies and leverage opportunities with existing tenants to grow portcapacity through development of land assets including shared investment whereappropriate.

• EnsureVFPA land and built assets are well managed and maintained while generatingappropriate returns.

• Directthe effective and timely remittance of PILT to neighboring municipalities tomeet regulatory requirements.

• Provideleadership, management and direction to the department including developingstaff, preparing annual corporate and operating plans, preparing and managingannual revenue and expense budgets as well as capital plans for real estateacquisitions and projects.

• Workwith other departments, develop and implement effective land managementpolicies, procedures and projects that optimize VFPA’s returns from its realestate assets and deliver consistent and equitable real estate administrationpractices and processes to all tenants, customers and where applicable,stakeholders.

• Participatein the management of VFPA through development and implementation of policiesand strategies relating to real estate through budgeting, planning, andcommittee activities so as to meet the requirements of the VFPA Corporate Plan,Strategic Objectives and Strategic Initiatives.

What you bring:

• Appropriateuniversity degree preferably in business, real estate, or planning, coupledwith a minimum of 8 years of senior management level experience in commercialproperty management, real estate acquisition, and leasing.

• Extensiveexperience leading and developing a team of specialized, commercial real estateprofessionals.

• Extensiveexperience directing and managing all aspects of real estate administration,including negotiation of leases, rent reviews, concession and tenureagreements, contract amendments and consents.

• Experiencedeveloping and executing leasing and rental strategies that optimize financialreturns whilst aligned to corporate strategies and values.

• Experiencedeveloping and implementing business strategy in a multi-faceted corporateenvironment.

• Experienceleading in a federally regulated environment with structured governance andstakeholder management across municipal, provincial, and federal governmentofficials.

• Experiencewith property and payment-in-lieu-of-taxes and other property managementrelated regulations and/or financial commitments.

• An equivalent combination of educationand experience may be considered.

• Musthave exceptional leadership qualities and management skills.

• Mustpossess excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills toeffectively interface with all contacts including all levels of business,government, Indigenous communities, and the public to represent VFPA as adynamic organization prepared to seize opportunities for the Port of Vancouveras a world-class port.

• Musthave a strong customer service orientation while managing a breadth ofresponsibilities.

• Mustalso demonstrate effective decision-making, strategic planning and initiative,while fostering the development of all of these competencies in VFPA’s emergingleaders.

What we offer:

We offer a robust total rewards package including:

• Market-competitive basesalaries and variable incentive plan.

• Generousand inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan.

• Flexible remote workprogram.

• Earned time off program.

• Paid vacation andpersonal care leave.

• Learning, development,and advancement opportunities.

• Onsitegym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’swaterfront.

• Friendly, unique, andrespectful workplace.

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Job type: Exempt, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid (Moderate)

Working environment: Normal office conditions.

Marine TransportationSecurity Clearance

The incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid Marine Transportation Security Clearance as this position is required to access restricted areas/information as defined by the Marine Transportation Security Regulations.

This is Canadian-basedemployment and it is expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement towork in Canada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be subject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.

At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated toemployment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our portcommunity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates includingwomen, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visibleminorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection processand while working with the port authority. If you require support applying toour openings, please contact us at careers@portvancouver.com .

We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditionalterritories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ(Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our indigenous relations andcommitment to reconciliation, please visit our website (https://www.portvancouver.com/community/indigenous-relations/) .