Real Estate Specialist (2-year term) 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
Real Estate Specialist performs property management and negotiation functions
including rental reviews, lease administration and negotiation, property
valuations, inspections, overseeing tenant operations and enforcing compliance
with contractual terms. Verifies input to property management systems and
performs other assigned duties as required.

What you do:

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

• Inspects and reports on VFPA properties, tenant improvements,including new construction and alterations to ensure compliance with agreementterms.

• Prepares valuation reports and rental proposals.

• Carries out market rental surveys, commissions and reviewsindependent appraisal reports.

• Prepares submissions to management in support of lease or rentalreview proposals.

• Reviews property agreements for completeness and accuracy.Verifies input to property management systems.

• Fields real estate inquiries and explores new revenue growthopportunities for VFPA.

• Provides real estate input to Project and Environmental Reviewapplications.

• Collects overdue rental accounts.

• Prepares annual rental forecast for assigned agreements.

• Participates in departmental and corporate initiatives includingprocess improvements.

• Assists with the coordination of Access to Information Inquiriesby reviewing VFPA property records and documents to ensure appropriateconfidentiality.

• Assists auditors and special examiners, as required.

What you bring:

• Completion of UBC’s Urban Land Economics Diploma, or equivalent,is required.

• Four (4) years’ experience in a related real property managementenvironment, with an emphasis on negotiation.

• A working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.Experience in database software would be an asset.

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills,including the ability to liaise effectively and positively with both staff andoutside contacts.

• Good judgment, demonstrated aptitude and ability for tactful anddiplomatic negotiation, along with solid analytical abilities.

• Must be a highly motivated and proactive individual with a strongorientation to customer service.

• Must be committed to a philosophy of continuous improvement in allwork processes, and able to work independently as well as in a teamenvironment.

• Requires an excellent command of the English language, both oraland written.

What we offer:

• Market-competitive base salaries and variableincentive plan

• Generous and inclusive benefits offeringincluding retirement benefits plan

• Flexible remote work program

• Earned time off program

• Paid vacation and personal care leave

• Learning, development, and advancementopportunities

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

• Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace

Location: Vancouver,
Canada

Job type: Bargaining
Unit, Full-Time, Term, Hybrid

Working environment: Normal
office conditions with occasional field inspections of VFPA properties.

MARINE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY CLEARANCE

The incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid
Marine Transportation Security Clearance when specific projects require this
position to access restricted areas/information as defined by the Marine Transportation
Security Regulations

This is Canadian-based employment, and itis expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada.Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be subject tobackground checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/orreference checks.

At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority,we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of thediversity of our port community. We welcome applications from all qualifiedcandidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, andmembers of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in theselection process and while working with the port authority. If you requiresupport applying to our openings, please contact us at careers@portvancouver.com .

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