Network Development Manager

GSL Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based incentives

Travel across British Columbia

Job summary

GSL Media seeks a driven Network Development Manager to lead new DOOH asset development across British Columbia. The role covers site selection, permitting, and contract execution to support growth and revenue goals.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of outdoor advertising or real estate experience, strong negotiation and relationship skills, and deep knowledge of BC regulations. Occasional travel across the province is required.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in outdoor advertising, real estate development, municipal planning, or media asset management.
• Proven track record negotiating land leases, development agreements, and municipal permits.
• Deep understanding of British Columbia's provincial and municipal sign regulations.
• Experience collaborating with First Nation partners, including joint venture and land-use negotiations.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and project-management abilities, with attention to financial and regulatory detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new billboard and display opportunities across British Columbia in alignment with GSL Media’s network expansion strategy.
• Negotiate land leases, licenses, and partnership agreements with private property owners, developers, and First Nation communities.
• Work closely with the Head Of Sales & Operations, Digital Media to align development priorities with sales, marketing, and operational initiatives.
• Lead the permitting, design, and approval process in coordination with municipal, regional, and provincial regulatory authorities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with First Nation governments and economic development offices, ensuring culturally respectful and commercially beneficial outcomes.
• Conduct due diligence, site assessments, and feasibility studies for proposed locations.
• Support project budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (engineering, operations, and sales) to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Stay informed on emerging DOOH technologies, bylaw changes, and industry trends affecting network development opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Business

Real estate

Urban planning

Marketing

Job description

We innovate | We have tenacity |We empower | We get things done | We are Unique |We have fun

Company Overview

GSL Media, a division of GSL Group, isaggressively growing in the Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) industry. Through arapidly expanding network of Outdoor Digital Billboards and Indoor DigitalDisplays, GSL Media connects brands with audiences across high-traffic venues,community facilities, and key corridors throughout Western Canada.

We are seeking a driven and strategic Network Development Manager to lead newsite development and asset acquisition throughout British Columbia. Thispivotal role reports directly to the Head of Sales & Operations, DigitalMedia, and plays an essential part in advancing GSL Media’s mission to deliverinnovative media infrastructure that aligns with our long-term growth andcommunity engagement objectives.

Position Overview

The Network Development Manager isresponsible for identifying, negotiating, and developing new DOOH assets acrossBritish Columbia - with a focus on Outdoor Digital Billboards and Indoor Digital Displays.

This role requires a strong understanding of provincial and municipalregulations, First Nation partnerships, and real estate negotiations. Thesuccessful candidate will bring both strategic and practical expertise to manage the full development lifecycle - from site selection and permitting to contract execution and installation - while ensuring all projects support GSLMedia’s operational and revenue goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate newbillboard and display opportunities across British Columbia in alignment withGSL Media’s network expansion strategy.
• Negotiate land leases,licenses, and partnership agreements with private property owners, developers,and First Nation communities.
• Work closely with the HeadOfSales & Operations, Digital Media to align development priorities withsales, marketing, and operational initiative.
• Lead the permitting, design,and approval process in coordination with municipal, regional, and provincialregulatory authorities.
• Develop and maintain strongrelationships with First Nation governments and economic development offices,ensuring culturally respectful and commercially beneficial outcomes.
• Conduct due diligence, siteassessments, and feasibility studies for proposed locations.
• Support project budgeting,forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionallywith internal teams (engineering, operations, and sales) to deliver projects ontime and within budget.
• Stay informed on emerging DOOHtechnologies, bylaw changes, and industry trends affecting network developmentopportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience inoutdoor advertising, real estate development, municipal planning, or mediaasset management
• Proven track record negotiatingland leases, development agreements, and municipal permits.
• Deep understanding of BritishColumbia's provincial and municipal sign regulations.
• Experience collaborating with First Nation partners, including joint venture and land-use negotiations.
• Excellentrelationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and projectmanagement abilities, with attention to financial and regulatory detail.
• Post-secondary education inbusiness, real estate, urban planning, marketing, or a related disciplinepreferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the growthof one of Western Canada’s leading DOOH networks.
• Collaborative environmentsupported by experienced leadership and operations teams.
• Competitive compensation andperformance-based incentives.
• A dynamic role with meaningfulcommunity engagement and long-term career potential.

This position is based in British Columbia,with travel required across the province for site visits, meetings, and projectcoordination.

GSL Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are dedicated to providing a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, job requirements and business needs. GSL Mediais passionate about being known for an inclusive culture where talented people of all backgrounds want to work.