POSITION DESCRIPTION
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
POSITION TITLE:
Land Project Manager
POSITION
NUMBER(S):
90042 and
105351
DIVISION:
(e.g., Division, Region, Department)
UNIT:`
(e.g., Branch, Area, District)
SUPERVISOR’S TITLE:
Partnerships Department
Properties and Land Management Branch
LOCATION:
Victoria
Manager, Property Development and Marketing
POSITION
NUMBER:
65595 and
72649
SUPERVISOR’S CLASSIFICATION:
Business Leadership
PHONE NUMBER:
PROGRAM
The Partnerships Department is responsible for facilitating the installation of transportation infrastructure throughout
British Columbia. It has the responsibility for integrated multi-modal transportation planning, providing the financing for
the design and construction of major transportation projects, and developing partnerships with local governments and with
the private sector for the provision of transportation infrastructure.
In addition, the Partnerships Department is responsible for developing and delivering transportation infrastructure projects
through partnerships that are characterized by cost sharing with, or cost recovery from, users and other beneficiaries, and
capturing the enhanced value of public land with the cooperation of local governments. The Partnerships Department
also has the responsibility to generate significant revenue from non-highway use of rights-of-way and titled land held for
future transportation infrastructure requirements and surplus property resulting from the development of new
transportation infrastructure. The department undertakes extensive project monitoring, evaluation and review activities to
ensure that projects funded by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure are delivered within approved scopes,
schedules and budgets.
The Properties and Land Management Branch is responsible for several billion dollars in land and water assets held by
the BC Transportation Finance Authority (BCTFA) or Provincial Crown. Land areas are comprised of regional public
airports, ferry terminals, port leases, abandoned railways and properties held, or no longer required, for Transportation
Project purposes. The branch generates $25 million annually through property sales and an additional $2 million in
tenure revenues. Of significant importance is the branch’s role in promoting investment by the private sector and other
levels of government in transportation infrastructure. The branch identifies and participates in the establishment of
complex partnership and contribution agreements to facilitate infrastructure development, and delivers on multi-year land
development and marketing projects resulting from those agreements. The branch also plays a key role in the planning
and engineering of transportation projects to ensure optimum land use and value.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Land Project Manager is responsible for managing land improvement projects to gain significant enhancements in
land value and/or land use and, plays a key role in administering partnership and contribution agreements. This position
is also responsible for marketing of surplus lands and administration of leases, licenses and other revenue producing
responsibilities.
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NATURE OF WORK AND POSITION LINKS
The position reports to the Manager, Property Development and Marketing managing projects that contribute to meeting
annual revenue targets. Property Assets under the responsibility of the Properties and Land Management Branch include
BC Transportation Finance Authority (BCTFA) titled properties, ferry terminals, abandoned rail lines, provincial Crown
land designated for regional public airport use, and port leases, and properties formerly used as gravel pits.
Position Links:
 Ministry Staff – lead the development of formal partnership and contribution agreements and participate in identifying
regional projects where opportunities exist to better the value of land.
 Local Governments/First Nations – liaise/consult on land development issues and address areas of concern.
 Other Ministries – collaborate on the development of lands and confer on land development projects.
 Public – respond to inquiries about development of land.
 Landowners and Developers – liaise on the development of lands and possible impacts to privately owned lands.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES / DELIVERABLES
Land Improvement or Marketing Projects
1. Identify opportunities for land improvements that may benefit from development of value-added services.
2. Prepare land development plans and lead development projects.
3. Determine resources required, estimate costs, and acquire project resources (e.g., project managers, land engineers,
appraisers, surveyors, etc.).
4. Manage the gathering of detailed information about the property and region ( managing contracts for geotechnical
studies, environmental assessments, land use assessments, appraisals, etc.).
5. Negotiate and administer partnership agreements and project contribution opportunities.
6. Prepare business cases to support recommendations regarding new property acquisitions to improve existing land
value or use.
7. Establish relationships and negotiate key components of land and infrastructure improvements with First Nations,
Utilities and Local Governments to obtain their acceptance of the enhancement strategy.
8. Identify opportunities for property consolidation and/or acquisition in order to maximize land values.
9. Follow all required processes for marketing of surplus properties and lead on assigned marketing strategies.
10. Allocate or ensure the allocation of revenues resulting from the project in accordance with partnership agreements.
First Nations Consultation
1. Implement the consultation structure and processes for Land Management Branch.
2. Participate in development of consultation strategies for specific land disposition projects.
3. Recommend enhancements to Branch consultation processes based on research of consultation methods.
4. Ensure consultation processes, and consideration of First Nations’ aboriginal interests and/or treaty rights and/or
accommodations, are documented.
5. Coordinate consultation processes.
6. Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of property disposition agreements with representatives of First Nations.
7. Assess aboriginal interests potentially affected by Crown land dispositions.
8. Ensure government’s legal obligations towards First Nations are met.
9. Draft and review consultation letters and, reviews/prepares consultation summaries.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Contribute to the management of a range of activities that affect:
 An average of $25 million in annual revenues generated.
 $1.2 – 1.5 billion in assets managed.
 $3 to 4 million annual operating budget related to property development.
The incumbent requires the ability to carry out the following:
 Prepare Requests for Proposals or other required tendering requirements for contracted services required by
Land Management Branch.
 Negotiate contracts associated with land development, determine selection of contracted specialists, monitor
contract deliverables and performance, and certify satisfactory performance.
 Administer partnership agreements on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure or BC
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Transportation Financing Authority for the development of land.
Estimate project costs.
Prepare business cases to support land acquisition.
DIRECT SUPERVISION (i.e., responsibility for signing the employee appraisal form)
Role
# of Regular FTE’s
Directly supervises staff
Supervises staff through subordinate supervisors
# of Auxiliary FTE’s
PROJECT / TEAM LEADERSHIP OR TRAINING (Check the appropriate boxes)
Role
# of FTE’s
Role
Supervises students or volunteers
Lead project teams
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Provides formal training to other staff
4-10
Assigns, monitors and examines the work of staff
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TOOLS / EQUIPMENT
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Laptop or personal computer
Blackberry or cell phone
Standard office equipment (i.e., photocopier, fax)
Standard office software
WORKING CONDITIONS
Travel required occasionally.
EXCLUDED MANAGER AUTHORIZATION
I confirm that:
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the accountabilities / deliverables were assigned to this position effective: (Date).
The information in this position description reflects the actual work performed.
a copy has / will be provided to the incumbent(s).
NAME:
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SIGNATURE:
DATE:
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ORGANIZATION CHART
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SELECTION CRITERIA
Education/Experience:
 Degree in a related discipline (i.e., business, commerce, economics, planning, real estate, resource development,
law) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 Accreditation with a recognized Appraisal Institute or Society with Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) or
Real Estate Institute of British Columbia (RIBC) designation; or proof of current enrolment in one of these programs.
 Extensive experience in real estate development or marketing.
 Experience developing strategic partnerships and working directly with a range of partners (local government, First
Nations, private sector).
 Experience with First Nation consultation preferred.
Knowledge:
 Knowledge of land development and improvement.
 Knowledge of the issues affecting land improvement, Crown Land tenure and Port Area tenures.
 Knowledge of property value principles and practices.
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Ability to manage a diversity of complex, multi-faceted projects simultaneously monstrated ability to make timely
decisions on complex management issues.
Proven talent to close complex transactions, often under firm deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other government agencies, sophisticated public interest groups, elected
local and regional representatives, MLAs and First Nations.
Track record in building partnership agreements.
Superior interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Proven program management skills.
Strong consultation and negotiation skills.
Proven ability to work well in a team environment.
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