Development Planner

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**Career Opportunity: Development Planner**

Join an organization that plays a critical role in Canada’s economy. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is responsible for the stewardship of the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest and most diversified port.

We are passionate about the work we do and what it contributes to our local communities, the region and our country. This is reflected in our values of collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability and customer responsiveness. It’s a workplace where the intrinsic value of your contribution to help foster the continued growth of the Canadian economy becomes a tangible reality.

The Development Planner is responsible for, under the direction from management, administering the development of existing and proposed VFPA’s industrial properties, including site development planning, site preparation and servicing options, preparing estimates, development schedules and providing input on the financial analysis and feasibility of proposed projects.

This role will:

- Coordinate the preparation of plans for VFPA’s vacant industrial properties including concept plans, subdivision plans, phasing plans, and detailed site services and construction drawings for site preparation and off-site services installation
- Meet with consultants and draft agendas, meeting notes, follow-up correspondence
- Assist with development budgets and coordination of the preparation of cost estimates for projects requiring, site preparation, and off-site services
- Work with potential tenants and developers interested in VFPA’s vacant properties to determine specific requirements related to site preparation and off-site services
- Assist with the preparation of Requests for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI’s) and Requests for proposals (RFP’s) for VFPA projects, including, for example design-build projects, by working closely with other departments such as Engineering, Infrastructure Delivery, and Project Management
- Contribute to the identification of VFPA’s capital requirements in regards to these types of projects and prepare Board submissions
- Coordinate studies regarding the feasibility of developing specific VFPA properties. These studies may include coordination of geotechnical investigations, environmental assessments, and traffic impact studies
- Coordinate and work with the Finance Department in financial analysis in order to determine the feasibility of developing VFPA’s industrial properties either by VFPA directly, by third parties, or by joint venture. It will require coordinating the preparation of/creating financial models that will determine the degree to which VFPA would participate in projects financially, the associated financial risks, and potential return on investment. Results of this work will be included in submissions made to VFPA’s Board for capital funding

Success Profile

This position is ideal for a self-motivated team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy and the ability to liaise effectively and positively with all levels of staff and outside contacts. Must have an excellent command of the English language, both oral and written. Must exhibit a strong orientation towards customer service and be able to work both independently and in a team environment with mínimal supervision. Strong organizational skills and flexibility to perform multiple tasks are required.

Terms & Hours

The starting salary for this role will be $97,480.50 per annum. The Port Authority offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including an Earned Time Off Program. This position works 37.5 hours per week. Normal office conditions with travel to VFPA properties occasionally. After-hours participation in public meetings, workshops and other meetings as required. This position is required to access restricted CBSA information/jurisdiction. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid “Reliability” Security Clearance as defined by CBSA.
- The health and safety of our employees is a priority and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is committed to ensuring a safe workplace. Vaccinations, in combination with other preventative health and safety measures, offer the best available protection against COVID-19 and that is why port authority employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Providing proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment. _

Please note this posting will remain open until filled.
- At the port authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our port community. _