BAND 3 - Manager - Strategic Real Estate

An opportunity to apply your exceptional leadership, organizational and prioritization skills

The Properties and Land Management Branch is responsible for over 5,000 land and water parcels that the BC Transportation Financing Authority (BCTFA), a Provincial Crown corporation, holds for transportation and transit-oriented development purposes. These include fee simple properties, statutory rights of way, and other rights acquired for transportation purposes across the province. BCTFA also owns SkyTrain guideway, stations, facilities, and rolling stock, West Coast Express stations, 44 BC Ferries terminals, the Belleville Terminal, several occupied buildings, and six former railway lines now used for active transportation.

The Branch’s mandate includes acquiring property for the ministry and BCTFA pursuant to the Transportation Act, the Land Title Act, and the Expropriation Act; actively managing BCTFA property and improvements not currently used for transportation or transit-oriented development by protecting and maintaining the land and improvements and by generating revenue through leases and licenses ($2-$4 M per year); supporting the Ministry in the economic development of BCTFA land to optimize use and value and meet public sector objectives, including for transit-oriented development and housing; and disposing surplus lands to help fund additional infrastructure projects (up to $25 M per year).

The Manager Strategic Real Estate plans for, manages, develops, and markets a large and diverse portfolio of surplus land. The Manager provides leadership and expertise on real estate functions including identification of land that is surplus to transportation needs in the short or long terms, land use planning to achieve full market potential, property management and development, appraisal, licensing, marketing, and long-term lease or sale. The Manager has discretion to determine marketing, development, and disposition strategies to meet government objectives and revenue targets.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in public/business administration, commerce, economics, planning, real estate, resource development, or law AND a minimum of three (3) years of property-related experience (i.e., tenure management, property management, property development, property marketing and sales).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience in real estate, property assessment or appraisal, or project management may also be considered.
• Experience in managing multiple diverse and complex, multi-faceted projects simultaneously.
• Experience in supervising multi-disciplinary operational staff and consultants.
• Demonstrated experience and track record in developing and maintaining working relationships and resolving problems with First Nations, Local and/or Regional Governments, and private sector partners including entering into partnership agreements and closing transactions under firm deadlines.

Preference may be given to applicants who also have:

• Experience in real estate, commercial and residential leasing, property management, and property development processes, and related legislation and regulations.
• Accreditation with the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia (REIBC) or a nationally recognized appraisal institute or society such as the Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) designation.
• Experience in consulting and negotiating agreements with First Nations.
• Experience applying/working with environmental stewardship principles

For questions regarding this position, please contact Ryan.Y.Spillett@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in any Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
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This position is excluded from union membership.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.