Manager, RBT2 Infrastructure Delivery

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is seeking a Manager for RBT2 Infrastructure Delivery to lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale port infrastructure projects. You will build and sustain multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate with Indigenous groups, funding partners, and authorities, and ensure compliance with environmental permits and project governance.

The role requires strong leadership, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills to drive value and

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in large, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and risk handling.
• Experience engaging Indigenous groups and other partners in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex infrastructure projects in the RBT2 program.
• Manage joint-delivery projects with Indigenous groups and partners.
• Build relationships with Indigenous groups, partners, utilities, and government agencies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements, permits, and approvals.
• Establish governance, communication, and information-sharing with partners.
• Lead cross-functional teams across internal and external resources.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Public consultation

Education

BASc in Engineering

Job description

At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, the work we domatters. Every day, our people help connect Canada to global markets,strengthen supply chains, support sustainable growth, and shape the future ofCanada’s largest port.

If you're looking for purposeful workwhere your contributions make a difference, you'll find it here - supported bya team that is collaborative, innovative, and committed to excellence.

• Meaningful work that contributes to Canada’s trade and economicprosperity
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible programs that support employee wellbeing and work-lifeintegration

Contribute to a once-in-a-generation project thatstrengthens Canada’s supply chains and global trade capacity. Your workbalances economic growth, environmental stewardship, Indigenous engagement, andcommunity impact. High-profile, high-accountability work – where collaborationand expertise truly matter.

If you’re looking forwork that is meaningful, challenging, and connected to something bigger, we’dlove to hear from you. Join us and discover how your career can help shapeCanada’s future.

The Manager, RBT2 Infrastructure Delivery isresponsible for the leadership, overall management and delivery of one or moreprojects within the port’s infrastructure development program, supporting thecompletion of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project. This includes building andmaintaining relationships with Indigenous groups, external partner agencies,utilities and stakeholders; leading consultant and contractor performancemanagement; negotiating contracts and other agreements; and ensuring all workundertaken by the broader project team is in accordance with VFPA policies anddirectives as well as the relevant federal Environmental Assessment Agencypermits and conditions. This position is also responsible for building andleading high performing multi-disciplinary teams consisting of internal andexternal resources and leading project specific cross-departmental andcross-divisional coordination and collaboration.

What success looks like

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complexinfrastructure projects supporting the RBT2 Program, ensuring projectobjectives, scope, schedule, cost, quality, and performance requirements areachieved.
• Manage joint-delivery projects in collaboration with Indigenous groupsand partners, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholdercommitments.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Indigenous groups,funding partners, utilities, government agencies, stakeholders, and communityrepresentatives, including negotiating agreements while protecting VFPA'sreputation.
• Ensure project development and delivery comply with Mutual BenefitAgreements, environmental assessment requirements, permits, regulatoryapprovals, and other applicable obligations.
• Establish effective governance, communication, issue resolution, andinformation-sharing processes with funding partners and project stakeholders.
• Build, lead, and coordinate high-performing multidisciplinary projectteams, including internal staff, consultants, contractors, and cross-functionalport representatives within a matrix environment.
• Develop and implement project management, risk management, changemanagement, and project execution plans to support successful project delivery.
• Oversee consultant and contractor procurement activities, includingselection processes, contract preparation, administration, and performancemanagement in accordance with VFPA policies and directives.
• Provide leadership and guidance on contract interpretation, technicalspecifications, negotiations, and contractor/consultant performance to ensurevalue, quality, and project outcomes.
• Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks and issues, ensureadherence to project implementation processes, and provide regular reporting onproject performance and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelorof Applied Science in engineering, project management or another acceptabledegree.
• Minimumof 5 years of progressively senior, related experience managing the full lifecycle of complex, multi-stakeholder capital infrastructure projects valued at$100 million or more.
• Preferencefor a minimum of 3 years leadership experience and over 10 years of recentrelated progressive experience or an equivalent combination of training andexperience.
• Preferencefor experience in managing projects and programs involving supply chain, portoperations and extensive public consultation.
• ProfessionalEngineer designation and PMP Certification would be considered assets.

Job type:

Exempt, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid

Working environment:

Normal office conditions with regular evening,weekend and off-site work. Flexibility to respond to issues during non-workinghours as required.

Marine Transportation Security Clearance

The incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid Marine TransportationSecurity Clearance as this position is required to access restrictedareas/information as defined by the Marine Transportation Security Regulations.

ThisisCanadian-based employment, and allemployees are expected tomaintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. Applicants advancing in thehiring process may be subject totechnical assignments, psychometricassessments, and/or background checks, including but not limited to criminalrecord, credit, and/or reference checks.

Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process andwhile working with the port authority. If you require assistance with applyingto our openings or are seeking accommodations to apply in an alternativeformat, please contact us through a confidential, secure inbox [e-mail] are committed to supporting your needs and will do our best to provide thenecessary assistance.

• Contributes to the competitiveness, growth, and prosperity of the Canadian economy.
• Organizes marine transportation services that meet port users’ needs at a reasonable cost.
• Provides a high level of safety and environmental protection.
• Responds to local needs and priorities.
• Encourages and considers input from port users and local communities.
• Re-invests around 90% of our revenues back into trade enabling infrastructure.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority:

• Contributes to the competitiveness, growth, and prosperity of the Canadian economy.
• Organizes marine transportation services that meet port users’ needs at a reasonable cost.
• Provides a high level of safety and environmental protection.
• Responds to local needs and priorities.
• Encourages and considers input from port users and local communities.
• Re-invests around 90% of our revenues back into trade enabling infrastructure.

Our purpose statement

Enabling Canada's trade by being reliable and innovative, while protecting the environment.

Our values

• We drive efficiency to optimize performance.
• We build strong relationships to succeed together.
• We are customer-focused to deliver on our commitments.
• We are accountable to find solutions and take the right action.
• We are one team to achieve our purpose.