Development Planner

Detailed Job Description
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
development planner
(term for up to 14 months) 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.

What You Do

• 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.
• Work with consultants on activities related to land development.
• Coordinate consultants including geotechnical, surveying, and civil engineers by working closely with other departments
• 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
• 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.
• Contribute to VFPA's long range planning activities and activities by identifying potential industrial land development opportunities during the feasibility analysis stage and by conducting market assessments.
• 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.

What You Bring

• A university degree in commerce, planning, engineering or another acceptable discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience managing real estate development projects in an urban environment. At least 2 of those years must be directly related to initiating project development structure and business agreements.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of the industrial property market, ideally with experience in managing the development of real estate projects such as logistics facilities.
• Must have strong financial analysis skills, including experience in building /applying financial models along with applied design and building experience.
• Must possess advanced skills in Excel and be familiar with MS Project and CAD.

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, Temporary, Hybrid

Working environment:
Normal office conditions with travel to VFPA properties occasionally. After-hours participation in public meetings, workshops and other meetings as required.

CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY SECURITY CLEARANCE
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.

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

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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
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