New Posting - Vancouver Airport Authority

Terminal Leasing Assistant – Commercial Services Department
Vancouver Airport Authority  

 - Vancouver, BC

YVR is made up of a team of diverse people who are working collaboratively to reach our goal of 25 million passengers by 2020! Safety is at the core of everything we do; we’re innovative, fun, and we invest in our people. We’re a BC Top Employer for 11 years standing, with high engagement scores, an abundance of learning and development opportunities, and a holistic approach to wellness! And we’re looking for someone to join our team. We have a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Terminal Leasing Assistant in the Commercial Services Department. Reporting to the Manager, Commercial Services (Terminal Leasing), the successful candidate will provide support for the management, planning and administration of non-concession terminal leased spaces – airlines, government agencies, contractors and service providers. Key responsibilities include:  Maintaining an accurate inventory for all non-concession leased premises, ensuring proper inventory management, property tax, billing and reporting are kept up-to-date and managed efficiently Providing instruction to Legal Services for all non-concession (including airside) leases and licenses, and planning timelines to meet tenant requirements Coordinating internal office and workstation assignments and moves including identifying vacancies and maintaining a database of seating allocations Coordinating tenant move ins/outs, inspecting premises to ensure compliance with lease standards Obtaining quotes and overseeing upgrades of vacated premises for turnover to new tenants Key qualifications include:  At least two years’ recent, related experience in organizing and coordinating projects, supplemented by one or two years of post-secondary education (diploma in Property Management preferred); or an equivalent combination of training and experience Ability to read CADD drawings is an asset, as is previous exposure to leasing processes and property management Understanding of contract and commercial real estate law Proficiency in MS Office suite of programs and capability to understand functions of a database program Sound knowledge of airport environment including security protocol and procedures Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external candidates. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position. Vancouver Airport Authority welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at YVR. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at 604-303-3152 or careers@yvr.ca . We welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation of your disability and ensure fairness in our hiring process.