Job Description

Job Requisition Id: 171836
Business Function: Property and Asset Management
Primary City: Vancouver
Other Location(s):
Province: British Columbia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Status: Permanent
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level:
Number of Vacancies: 1
Recruiter\'s name: Mani Takhar
Position Reports To: PETER WHITRED
Area of Competition: Nationally
Posting Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/04/2023
Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/18/2023

JOB DESCRIPTION

Leads the planning and conversion of corporate facilities for the zero emission vehicle transformation project in accordance with client requirements while respecting corporate business plans and objectives, policies, procedures and standards. Plans facility modifications to optimize the use and performance of parking lots and traffic flow; enhance the value of corporate real estate assets; and reduce portfolio space and minimize costs. Develops and maintains long range capital investment plans to achieve the zero emission vehicle targets for national corporate facilities.

Acts in the role of the owner\'s representative and protects the value of CPC\'s real property by overseeing / planning the long-term use and provision of safe, efficient and cost-effective space. Acts as trusted advisor for the region and ensures that all portfolio changes, including change in use of space, support existing operational requirements and are aligned with long-term corporate strategy.

Identifies and prioritizes regional demand for facility change investment and develops business cases for regional client and corporate approval. Conducts other assessments and financial evaluations, and makes recommendations for executive decision making.

Oversees the design, due diligence, city zoning approvals that are necessary to provide the parking lot modifications and electrical upgrades for the conversion to zero emission vehicles.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Manager, Real Estate Planning.

1. Leads and implements the electric vehicle planning process for corporate facilities that integrates regional operational plans and CPC\'s business / strategic objectives. Develops Plans that position and protect the value of the real property portfolio, optimize the use of portfolio space, maximize the value of capital investments, and reduce space and operating costs.

2. Conducts property studies and assessments related to real property portfolio planning and major real estate investment projects. Provides reports and recommendations to senior management.

3. Acts as trusted advisor to regional clients. Brings a sound understanding of regional operations issues in documenting functional user requirements, and integrates operational needs with corporate space and design guidelines for all proposed facility space changes.

4. Develops project budgets and schedules for facility change-related initiatives in the region. Consults with regional clients, support groups and external real estate consultants to identify and evaluate space and obsolescence issues. Analyzes options, evaluates project feasibility, financial impact, operational risks and benefits, and recommends the optimal solution.

5. Obtains regional client approval and support on preferred business cases and functional program requirements and submits to the Transformation Program Deployment Director for national funding approval. Keeps stakeholders apprised of business case progress during corporate approval process.

6. Leads and manages, through the service provider, the site design process; coordinates with operations and support groups. Approves and ensures the completion of site design documents.

7. Is the regional lead in support of the corporate due diligence (physical planning, geotechnical, environmental) process for all real estate property adjustments.

8. Acts as regional real estate owner\'s representative. Ensures compliance to all corporate policies, processes, practices, and governance as well as legal obligations regarding any proposed change to CPC real property, including third party limited interests.

9. Updates and maintains the Asset Management facility change database, and communicates planned real property changes to the Manager, Facilities Management so that capital and repair investments are adjusted accordingly.

10. Reviews lease renewals within the Region and negotiates any necessary lease changes. Ensures lease renewal decisions are aligned with short term operational and long term strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Completed post-secondary, preferably in a related field OR a combination of equivalent professional experience and training

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of relevant functional experience

• 2 or more years\' experience managing people

• One or more years of experience in a unionized environment an asset

Other Candidate Requirements

• Proficient computer skills and competent with Microsoft Office programs

• Designation and or certifications programs may be required for certain positions (e.g. Finance & Engineering)

• Excellent team building and leadership skills and experience

• Sound organizational, analytical, judgement and decision-making skills with proven abilities in problem solving

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain relationships

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Safety Sensitive Positions
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