Senior Manager, Regional Development Services

BC Housing; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 127,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In‑house training

Wellness programs

Transit pass program

Social Club

Long‑term service awards

Job summary

BC Housing is seeking a Senior Manager, Regional Development Services in Burnaby. This regular full-time role oversees complex social, affordable and mixed-market housing projects from initiation through occupancy, with accountability for budgets, schedules and contractor performance.

The position reports to the Director Regional Development and requires strong leadership, contract negotiation, and stakeholder management skills to drive successful outcomes across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development or other relevant field.
• Significant project management experience in multi-unit residential housing, including the non-profit sector.
• Significant experience negotiating contracts, municipal land use entitlements, addressing real estate issues and developing partnership agreements.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and delivery of complex housing projects through all development phases.
• Evaluate development proposals and approve final designs, costs and schedules.
• Provide advice for external consultants and monitor contract negotiations and performance.
• Lead due diligence reviews to protect BC Housing’s interests.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Real estate financing

Contract negotiation

Urban planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning/Real Estate Development

Job description

Position Summary

SENIOR MANAGER, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

REGULAR/FULL-TIME

LOCATION: BURNABY, B.C (Hybrid)

• Join one of BC’s Top Employers!


• Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance!

$127,112 - $149,543 (Annually) - actual salary offered commensurate with education, experience and internal parity.

Reporting to the Director Regional Development, the Senior Manager, Regional Development Services is responsible for managing the planning and delivery of complex and diverse social, affordable and mixed market housing, group home and specialized development projects through all project development phases (from initiation through to warranty inspection and occupancy) in the assigned region. He/she/they conducts preliminary evaluation of development project proposals prepared by Development Managers to be submitted to Executive Committee. The position evaluates and approves final project designs, construction specifications, cost estimates and project schedules prepared by Development Managers. The Senior Manager provides advice for complex Non‑Profit Society’s selection process for external consultants and monitors the negotiation of contracts and management of performance. The incumbent in the position manages the due diligence reviews to ensure risks are identified and BC Housing’s interests are protected.

The Organization

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

Our Mission

To provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

Benefits

• In‑house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.


• Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch‑and‑learn lectures and seminars.


• Recognition programs including long‑term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.


• Livegreen incentives including an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).


• An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.


• Participation in community and charitable events.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have the following:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development or other relevant field.


• Significant project management experience related to multi‑unit residential housing, including the non‑profit sector.


• Significant experience negotiating contracts, municipal land use entitlements, addressing real estate issues and developing partnership agreements.


• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Significant knowledge of project management philosophies and practices, including project scope, budget development and management, project scheduling, quality assurance and coordination of development activities.


• Significant knowledge of multi‑unit residential real estate financing and underwriting criteria.


• Comprehensive knowledge of project and contract management processes and practices.


• Ability to learn and understand BC Housing’s mandate, programs, policies and operating requirements.


• Ability to develop and analyze multi‑unit residential real estate capital and operating budget pro‑formas.


• Ability to plan, develop, manage, control and evaluate a portfolio of development projects requiring complex stakeholder management and coordination.


• Ability to manage multiple issues and projects, tailor to changing priorities and re‑allocate resources as necessary.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including industry representatives, contracted services, government agencies (local and provincial) and BC Housing staff to accomplish objectives.


• Ability to utilize judgment in presenting issues, and provide leadership, direction and influence in facilitating appropriate courses of action.


• Ability to provide technical leadership, direction and mentorship to staff in construction and construction management philosophies and practices.


• Ability to travel to various project sites, as required.


• Effective consultative, facilitation, consensus building, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.


• Demonstrated planning, monitoring and reporting skills.


• Effective communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.


• Effective project and leadership skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At BC Housing, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference.

Please contact [e-mail] if you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process.

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.