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Port of Vancouver Manager, Infrastructure Delivery - RBT2 in Vancouver, British Columbia
Join us in enabling trade through Canada's largest port
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm’s-length federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. Our mandate, as outlined in the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement of goods through the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment and considering local communities.
As an organization with a significant impact on communities and businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We strive to create a workplace that mirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employees to achieve their full potential.
The Manager, Infrastructure Delivery - RBT2 is responsible for the leadership, overall management and delivery of one or more projects within the port’s infrastructure development program supporting the completion of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 program. This includes building and maintaining relationships with First Nations groups, external partner agencies and stakeholders; leading consultant and contractor performance management; negotiating contracts and other agreements; and ensuring all work undertaken by the broader project team is in accordance with VFPA policies and directives as well as the relevant federal Environmental Assessment Agency permits and conditions. This position is also responsible for building and leading high performing multi-disciplinary teams consisting of internal and external resources and leading project specific cross-departmental and cross-divisional coordination and collaboration.
What you do:
Identification,assignment and timely completion of all project activities to the level ofquality required to deliver on the documented project objectives
Inconjunction with the First Nation groups, manages complex joint deliveryinfrastructure project(s) to facilitate the completion of the RBT2 program
Buildand maintain relationships with First Nation groups, partner and othergovernment agencies, tenants, stakeholders and the community; includingthe negotiation of agreements while maintaining the port’s reputation inall matters
Ensurethe project is developed and delivered in compliance with the relevantMutual Benefit Agreement(s)
Ensurethe project is developed and delivered in compliance with federalEnvironmental Assessment Agency requirements, permits, etc
Ensureeffective relationships and information flow and issue resolutionprocesses are implemented with funding partners and project stakeholdersto support achievement of project objectives
Buildand lead a high performing project team of internal and externalresources, including coordination and collaboration with other Departmentsand Divisions within the port, to ensure clarity of roles, expectationsand delivery of services required for successful project completion in amatrix environment
Ensurethe team implements and follows a detailed project implementation process
Overseethe consultant and contractor selection process, including contractpreparation in accordance with VFPA policies and directives
Leadthe development and implementation of project management plans and theapplication of risk management and change management best practices
Establishand manage scope, schedule, cost, quality and performance metrics inaccordance with Departmental and Divisional polices and directives
Negotiatewith and manage the performance of consultants and contractors, to ensurevalue for money and quality of service
Workclosely with the Legal, Infrastructure Real Estate, and PlanningDepartments to ensure that land tenure and project permitting requirementsare clearly understood and advanced as required
Workclosely with the Finance Department to ensure pro-active budgeting andcost management
Workclosely with other Departments to ensure First Nation consultation,government and municipal relations, stakeholder engagement and projectcommunications are approached and executed in a strategic and coordinatedfashion
Conductlessons learned process and prepare post project reviews
Participatein the development of departmental plans and be responsible for thedevelopment and implementation of activities and programs designed to meetthe intention of specific strategic priorities
Plan,implement and review departmental staffing requirements for areas ofresponsibility, including the determination of clear positiondescriptions, accountabilities and reporting arrangements to optimizeservice delivery to all stakeholders. Liaise with Human Resources toensure the effective selection, training and performance management ofstaff
RepresentVFPA in negotiations, at conferences and conventions, and in the media asrequired, ensuring clear communication of the business strategy and keymessages, and the presentation of a positive and professional image of thebusiness
Participatein the planning and the review of departmental operating costs,particularly with regard to staffing requirements, overheads, consultancyservices, planned business programs and service provision
What you bring:
Bachelorof Applied Science degree in engineering or another acceptable degree
Aminimum of 5 years’ leadership experience in managing the full life-cycleof complex, multi-stakeholder capital infrastructure projects in the 100M+range
What we offer:
Market-competitivebase salaries and variable incentive plan
Generousand inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan
Hybridwork program
Earnedtime off program
Paidvacation and personal care leave
Learning,development, and advancement opportunities
Onsitegym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’swaterfront
Friendly,unique, and respectful workplace
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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-working hours as required.
MARINE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY CLEARANCE
The incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid Marine Transportation Security Clearance as this position is required to access restricted areas information as defined by the Marine Transportation Security Regulations.
This is Canadian-based employment, and it is expectedthat all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada. Applicantsselected to move forward in the hiring process may be subject to backgroundchecks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or referencechecks.
At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, weare dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversityof our community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidatesincluding women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members ofvisible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selectionprocess and while working with the port authority. If you require supportapplying to our openings, please contact us at careers@portvancouver.com.
We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on thetraditional territories of the x ʷməθk ʷəy ̓əm (Musqueam), S ḵwx ̱w ú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwəta ɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about ourIndigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our website (https://www.portvancouver.com/community/indigenous-relations/) .