Position Summary

DIRECTOR, REAL ESTATE, LEASING AND PORTFOLIO PLANNING

JOB ID: 6608

REGULAR/FULL-TIME

LOCATION: BURNABY, B.C

To be considered for this role, applications MUST be submitted online, by clicking on 'Apply' below.

• Join one of BC’s Top Employers!
• Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance!

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

THE ORGANIZATION

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

• In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
• Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
• Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
• Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).
• An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
• Participation in community and charitable events.

** Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status **

DIRECTOR, REAL ESTATE & LEASING:

$145,634 - $171,334 (Annually)
Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Portfolio and Business Strategies, the Director, Real Estate, Leasing, & Portfolio Planning is responsible for providing leadership in capital planning, overseeing the lifecycle of real estate assets, real estate services including acquisition, development, and divestment of portfolio assets. The position develops and implements integrated real estate portfolio strategy and partners with branch executives on directly managed properties owned by BC Housing and the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation (PRHC). He/she/they supports the AVP in the development and implementation of various Branch initiatives and directs the administration functions of the Real Estate and Leasing Team.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Management, Urban Planning, Business Administration or a relevant field.
• Extensive experience in leading major real estate portfolios, stakeholder consultation, economic and sustainable development, heritage conservation, and First Nation agreements.
• Extensive project development/management experience in a public sector organization. Considerable experience in developing economic opportunities.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the planning, design, renewal, re-development and construction of multi-use properties.
• Extensive knowledge of the philosophies, practices, models and frameworks associated with project management.
• Considerable knowledge of real estate budgeting, fiscal responsibility and transparency.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of social housing and related issues.
• Excellent strategic and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent consultative, facilitation, consensus building, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Ability to learn and understand BC Housing’s mandate, programs and policies in delivering social housing programs throughout the province.
• Ability to lead the planning, design and delivery of significantly complex and multi-dimensional renewal and re-development projects, involving multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to establish a high level of rapport with senior management, Executive, governments, social housing partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ability to utilize judgment in presenting issues, provide direction and influence in facilitating appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate staff in a team environment.

How to Apply:

Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. Please add your cover letter to your resume and submit both documents as your resume.

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As part of the application process, you will be prompted to fill out a questionnaire which must be completed in order for your application to be considered. Please allot up to 5 minutes to fill it out after submitting your resume and cover letter as one single document.

Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted

If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join our team today at www.bchousing.org/careers

At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org.

We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.

Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org to arrange a call.)