Director, Community Real Estate Development (Full-time)

Hogan's Alley Society • Vancouver, BC

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Community Real Estate Development to lead the growth of our community land trust portfolio and oversee our real estate development projects from conception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5–10 years of experience in the real estate development field, with a proven track record in managing complex projects, obtaining necessary approvals, and ensuring financial feasibility. The Director will ensure development activities remain aligned with the Society's mandate, community priorities, and commitment to addressing the historical and ongoing impacts of displacement experienced by Black communities. The Director of Community Real Estate Development will play a critical role in shaping our vision and executing strategic initiatives, including the development of the Hogan’s Alley Block, the acquisition of properties to expand the Hogan’s Alley Society Community Land Trust portfolio, and other affordable housing and social infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5–10 years’ experience managing the real estate development process from visioning to developer partnership to construction and completion.
• Successful navigation of municipal approvals processes.
• Experience with funding processes at all levels of government.
• Proficiency in creating development proformas and assessing financial feasibility.
• Knowledge of community land trust models.
• Experience with property acquisition and portfolio growth strategies.
• Experience with neighbourhood revitalization.
• A degree from a recognized educational institute in real estate, architecture, planning, finance, law, business, or another related field.
• Demonstrated ability to assess the potential impacts of development decisions on Black communities and to integrate community-informed perspectives into strategic planning, partnership development, and decision-making processes.
• Ability to lead multiple initiatives.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate with nonprofit and private sector developer partners.
• Ability to communicate well with community partners.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation as it pertains to all aspects of the role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with affordable rental housing development is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working with Black communities, Black-serving organizations, or Black-led initiatives is considered an asset.
• Experience working with municipalities within Metro Vancouver is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all of HAS' development projects and advancing the growth of the HAS Community Land Trust portfolio in accordance with approved visions, budgets, scope, and schedules.
• Lead early feasibility studies and assess potential partnership, acquisition, and development opportunities.
• Identify and support the acquisition of properties that align with the strategic growth of the Hogan’s Alley Society Community Land Trust portfolio.
• Guide project strategy, planning, approvals, budgets, schedules, consultant teams, and delivery milestones.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with development partners, consultants, funders, government, rights holders, community stakeholders, and HAS leadership.
• Apply anti-racism, equity, and community accountability principles to development planning, partnership decisions, and project implementation.
• Support community engagement strategies in collaboration with HAS staff and partners.
• Oversee financial feasibility, development proformas, project budgets, cost tracking, and reporting.
• Provide clear updates and recommendations to the Executive Director, senior leadership, and Board.
• Support internal capacity-building, knowledge transfer, and development systems within HAS.

Benefits

• HAS is committed to developing an organization that reflects the communities we serve.
• We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity.
• HAS is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to identify any access needs related to the application, interview, or selection process. We will work collaboratively with applicants to identify accessibility supports, communication methods, and participation options throughout recruitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director