New Posting - Vancouver Airport Authority

YVR is made up of a team of diverse people who are working collaboratively to reach our goal of 29 million passengers by 2020!  We’re innovative, fun, and we invest in our people.  We’re a BC Top Employer for 12 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 Manager, Land Development Leasing in the Cargo and Business Development (CBD) Department.  Reporting to the Director, Cargo and Business Development, the successful candidate will plan, propose and execute mixed use and standalone land development initiatives for YVR.
 

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the leasing of facilities on Sea Island, both renewals and new leases
• Managing and growing the department’s current revenue stream generated through the Airport Authority’s non-terminal portfolio of land, buildings and concession agreements
• Managing a portfolio of land and non-terminal buildings, identifying and elevating opportunities to the Director for review and, if approved, helping manage their development and implementation
• Formulating sound business cases to procure the necessary funds, as well as managing sustaining and new capital projects
• Maintaining open communication with the commercial real estate industry in order to remain current on market trends
• Working with the hotel industry, developers and consultants to develop an Accommodation Strategy for Sea Island
• Completing feasibility studies for commercial office and retail development projects

Key qualifications include:

• At least 10 years’ experience in property management or the commercial brokerage industry, supplemented by a post-secondary education in Commerce, Finance or Urban Land Economics; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Demonstrated knowledge in all areas of industrial, retail and office markets and product
• Functional understanding of real estate financing and accounting, real estate appraisal, land development and project management; experience with financial modelling is an asset
• Proven experience developing commercial agreements and facilities from inception to operation delivery
• A background in finance and project modelling is an asset

This position is open to both Airport Authority employees and external candidates.  Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates will be required to take part in a management assessment process.

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.