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 an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Manager, Commercial Services (focusing on leasing and property management). Reporting to the Director, Commercial Services, Terminals, the successful candidate will manage and oversee leasing functions, including reviewing, renewals, follow-ups, as well as long term planning aspects related to the real estate non-shopping portfolio within the terminal building. 



Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the development of the strategic plan both in the long and short-term allowing the department to meet its goals related to revenue generation and operational excellency
• Developing and monitoring business plans and the annual budget process for the portfolio, conducting financial analyses and recommending solutions for improving revenue
• Reporting on revenue and performance and providing variance explanation and mitigation plans
• Conducting strategic reviews of terminal and Vancouver Airport Authority’s office and support spaces and identifying new opportunities
• Negotiating legal agreements and working closely with third parties, airlines and governmental agencies, and consultants, in relation to leasing opportunities, relocations and temporary requirements
• Negotiating agreements and managing airline relationships in regards to their future development plans of office, support spaces and lounges, as well as identifying new opportunities
• Identifying opportunities for multi-level development of the space inventory in order to align future requests from upcoming stakeholders
• Working with engineering and project management leads, providing business owner input and expertise in the design and planning of new office space, lounge strategy and space developments
• Proactively developing contingency and temporary space plans
• Conducting and contributing to RFPs
• Providing support and direction to a team of professionals – this includes monitoring work efforts and performance, hiring, coaching, motivating and supporting developmental activities, conducting formal evaluations and applying appropriate discipline

Key qualifications include:

• Ten years’ recent, related experience in leasing, real estate and/or property management and negotiation plus five years’ supervisory experience, supplemented by a bachelor’s degree in business; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Experience preparing and presenting business cases and rationale to senior management
• Demonstrated program management and implementation experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation experience
• Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills and proven experience managing and coaching teams for high performance
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Computer proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel,  PowerPoint, property management programs

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.