DIRECTOR, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LOWER MAINLAND

($165,684 – $194,922)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Development Strategies, the Director Regional Development leads the planning, design and delivery of a number of complex and diverse social housing development projects in one or more of the four regions of the province. He/she/they promotes housing programs with housing organizations/representatives and the three levels of government and manages the review and recommendation of funding allocations. The Director Regional Development monitors the budget, schedule, scope and quality of projects to ensure they are developed in accordance with approved criteria. The position manages due diligence reviews to ensure risks are identified and BC Housing’s interests protected throughout the development process and ensures the finalization of projects and contracts to allow for occupancy. The incumbent participates in the development of business opportunities outside of funded programs through the promotion of BC Housing’s financing capacity and facilitation services. The Director Regional Development manages a project team that includes Senior Project Officers, Project Technologists, and a Development Team Assistant.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as land use planning or real estate development and financing.
• Considerable project management experience in developing multi-unit residential housing.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Extensive knowledge of project management philosophies and practices, including project scope, budgeting and scheduling, quality assurance, and coordination of team activities.
• Extensive knowledge of multi-unit residential real estate financing and underwriting criteria.
• Ability to learn the Commission’s mandate, programs and policies in delivering social housing programs throughout the province.
• Ability to develop and analyze multi-unit residential real estate capital and operating budget pro-formas.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate staff in a team setting.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of a multi-disciplinary team of technical staff engaged in the planning and construction of small scale residential projects and due diligence activities related to the development of affordable housing initiatives by non-profit societies and their consultants.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment on complex affordable housing projects involving multiple funding partners.
• Ability to manage multiple issues and projects concurrently, coordinate work with others and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate and relate effectively with housing sector participants, the construction industry and other government agencies.
• Ability to analyze and solve issues and make effective decisions.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving and consensus building skills.

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.

How to Apply:

Please review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies.  To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position.  This information will be used as part of the selection process.

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