Real Estate Specialist

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 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 VFPA property 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 agreement terms.
• Prepares valuation reports and rental proposals.
• Carries out market rental surveys, commissions and reviews independent appraisal reports.
• Prepares submissions to management in support of lease or rental review proposals.
• Reviews property agreements for completeness and accuracy. Verifies input to property management systems.
• Fields real estate inquiries and explores new revenue growth opportunities for VFPA.
• Provides real estate input to Project and Environmental Review applications.
• Collects overdue rental accounts.
• Prepares annual rental forecast for assigned agreements.
• Participates in departmental and corporate initiatives including process improvements.
• Assists with the coordination of Access to Information Inquiries by reviewing VFPA property records and documents to ensure appropriate confidentiality.
• 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 management environment, 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 and outside contacts.
• Good judgment, demonstrated aptitude and ability for tactful and diplomatic negotiation, along with solid analytical abilities.
• Must be a highly motivated and proactive individual with a strong orientation to customer service.
• Must be committed to a philosophy of continuous improvement in all work processes, and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Requires an excellent command of the English language, both oral and written.

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, 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 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 [email protected].

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.