Job Description

Corporate Development Lead

At Greater Vancouver REALTORS (GVR), we're passionate about leading professionalism and innovation in real estate. Our award-winning team works hard, has fun, and enjoys the best view in the city from our Spruce Street office. Our 15,000 REALTOR members trust GVR to provide the tools, services, and support they need to provide the best service to their clients. We deliver trusted market insights, advocacy, professional education, and cutting-edge technology solutions to help our members thrive in an ever-evolving industry. At GVR, we are proud to champion excellence, transparency, and sustainable housing solutions while shaping the future of real estate.

Position summary:

The Corporate Development Lead plays a key role in advancing the organization's long-term strategic objectives through the identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic partnerships and initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Corporate Development Officer, this role leads end-to-end partnership development--from opportunity assessment and business case development to cross-functional implementation and performance measurement.

This opportunity is open to experienced Manager- or Director-level candidates. The scope, decision authority, and leadership accountability will be calibrated based on the successful candidate's experience, depth of expertise, and demonstrated leadership capability.

Key responsibilities:

Lead Strategic Partnership Development

Lead the end-to-end assessment and execution of strategic partnerships and collaboration opportunities. Manage structured, multi-phase evaluations of vendor proposals and initiatives, with a focus on long-term value creation, member benefit, innovation, and revenue diversification. Develop and present business cases, including financial modeling, budgeting, and risk analysis, to support executive and Board-level decision-making (as applicable to level). Translate approved opportunities into clear project and/or program plans with defined timelines, budgets, resources, and outcomes.

Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration and Integration

Partner with internal teams to assess feasibility, define requirements, and coordinate implementation of new partnerships or initiatives. Lead integration planning across business units--including Communications, Education, IT, and Member Operations--to ensure seamless rollout and effective adoption. Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy in sensitive or high-stakes situations. Provide clear, timely, and accessible communication to stakeholders, synthesizing complex strategic and technical information.

Establish Performance Measurement and Strategic Insights

Design and maintain KPIs, tracking frameworks, and reporting mechanisms to measure partnership success, operational performance, and member engagement. Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership, capturing learnings and recommendations to inform future initiatives and strategic planning.

Identify Emerging Opportunities and Industry Trends

Conduct research to identify emerging opportunities aligned with the organization's data, expertise, and industry influence.
Monitor industry trends, innovation developments, and competitive or environmental shifts to inform strategic direction

Qualifications, skills, and experience:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field (e.g., Commerce, Data Analytics, Public Policy).

5-8+ years of experience in corporate development, strategic partnerships, business development, or management consulting.

Proven success leading complex, cross-functional, multi-stakeholder initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree (MBA, master's in finance, Public Policy, or Data Analytics).

Experience in one or more of the following areas is an asset: M&A, real estate, financial services, private equity, technology product evaluation, or data analytics.

Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into operational outcomes with measurable results.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Core Competencies:

Strategic Direction and Execution

Data Analysis and Evidence-Based Decision Making

Relationship Building and Stakeholder Influence

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Leadership

Join us in creating innovative solutions that drive success for our members while advancing your career as a Corporate Development Lead.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package (salary range

$120,000 to $150,000

), a hybrid work environment once you've successfully onboarded and gained a solid understanding of your role and responsibilities, a nine-day fortnight schedule opportunity, and a supportive and inclusive culture and work environment.

Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the range of pay. Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

While we appreciate all candidates that apply for this position, we'll only contact candidates who we select for an interview.

GVR is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. GVR encourages applications from women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities.

GVR is committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Rajan Bajaj, (rbajaj@gvrealtors.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in this posting, recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes.

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada, with a preference given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $120,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6H 4C8