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Port of Vancouver Senior Real Estate Specialist (Term) in Vancouver, British Columbia

JOIN US IN ENABLING TRADE THROUGH CANADA'S LARGEST 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 you do:

  • Negotiates lease and license agreements, amendments, surrenders, rent reviews, easements and other agreements for the utilization of VFPA property, including property purchases, dispositions and exchanges, in accordance with VFPA policies, guidelines and practices.

  • Inspects and reports on VFPA properties, tenant improvements, new construction and alterations and VFPA assets with a view to ensure compliance with agreement terms.

  • Prepares valuation reports and rental proposals. Carries out market rental surveys, commissions and reviews independent appraisal reports. Prepares analysis and submissions to management in support of land transaction and rent review proposals.

  • Reviews lease/property agreements for completeness and accuracy. Coordinates and verifies input to property management systems.

  • Provides real estate input into Project and Environmental Review applications.

  • Collects overdue rental accounts.

  • Fields real estate inquiries from the public and explores new revenue growth opportunities for VFPA.

  • Assists with preparation of evidence for litigation proceedings and responds to Access to Information inquiries as required.

  • Provides information for audits and special examinations conducts research and prepares summary analysis for the Executive and the Board, as required.

What you bring:

  • An acceptable university degree, preferably in commerce or real estate.

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior level in a related commercial real property management environment.

  • Eligible for a RI or AACI designation.

  • Strong negotiation, real estate analysis, and leasehold administration skills.

What we offer:

  • Market-competitive base salaries and variable incentive plan

  • Generous and inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan

  • Flexible remote work program

  • Earned time off program

  • Paid vacation and personal care leave

  • Learning, development, and advancement opportunities

  • Onsite gym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront

  • Friendly, unique, and respectful 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 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 to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our port community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process and while working with the port authority. If you require support applying to our openings, please contact us at careers@portvancouver.com .

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

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