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Port of Vancouver Senior Real Estate Specialist (term for a period up to 1 year) in Vancouver, British Columbia
JOIN US IN ENABLING TRADE THROUGH CANADA'SLARGEST PORT.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm’s-length federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. Our mandate, as outlined in the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement of goods through the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment and considering local communities.
As an organization with a significant impact on communities and businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We strive to create a workplace that mirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employees to achieve their full potential.
The Senior Real Estate Specialist (term for a period up to 1 year) performs property management and negotiation functions with an emphasis on marine terminals and major agreements and including acquisitions, dispositions, exchanges, rental reviews, lease administration and negotiation, property valuations, inspections and overseeing tenant operations and enforcing compliance with contractual terms. Coordinates and verifies input to property management systems, and performs other related duties as required.
What youdo:
Negotiates lease and license agreements,amendments, surrenders, rent reviews, easements and other agreements forthe utilization of VFPA property, including property purchases,dispositions and exchanges, in accordance with VFPA policies, guidelinesand practices.
Inspects and reports on VFPA properties, tenantimprovements, new construction and alterations and VFPA assets with a viewto ensure compliance with agreement terms.
Prepares valuation reports and rentalproposals. Carries out marketrental surveys, commissions and reviews independent appraisalreports. Prepares analysis andsubmissions to management in support of land transaction and rent reviewproposals.
Reviews lease/property agreements for completenessand accuracy. Coordinates andverifies input to property management systems.
Provides real estate input into Project andEnvironmental Review applications.
Collects overdue rental accounts.
Fields real estate inquiries from the public andexplores new revenue growth opportunities for VFPA.
Assists with preparation of evidence for litigationproceedings and responds to Access to Information inquiries asrequired.
Provides information for audits and specialexaminations conducts research and prepares summary analysis for theExecutive and the Board, as required.
What you bring:
An acceptable universitydegree, preferably in commerce or real estate.
A minimum of 5 years’experience at a senior level in a related commercial real property managementenvironment.
Eligible for a RI orAACI designation.
Strong negotiation,real estate analysis, and leasehold administration skills.
What we offer:
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: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Temporary, Hybrid
Working environment: Normal office conditions with occasional field inspections of VFPA properties.
This is Canadian-based employment,and it is expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work inCanada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may besubject 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/) .