VP British Columbia - REMS

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About you

The Vice President, Real Estate Management Services is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and strategic direction of Colliers property management operations across British Columbia. In this position you are a key member of the Western Canada senior leadership team, this role oversees a team of Directors and regional leaders, driving operational excellence across a mixed portfolio with an emphasis on first class office. The Vice President will play a critical role in shaping and executing strategy, elevating client service delivery, and enhancing asset performance. This position requires a highly accomplished leader with deep experience in office properties, strong financial and operational expertise, and a demonstrated ability to contribute to business growth through client engagement and new business development. In this role, you will…

Strategic Leadership & Operations

• Provide executive leadership for property management operations across British Columbia, with a strong emphasis on A class office asset performance.
• Establish and execute strategic priorities aligned with Colliers’ national platform, client objectives, and growth strategy.
• Oversee a complex portfolio, ensuring operational excellence, alignment with corporate objectives, tenant satisfaction, and consistent service delivery.
• Partner closely with leasing, asset management, operations, construction, project management, and accounting teams to optimize asset value and client outcomes.
• Champion innovation, technology adoption, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives across the portfolio.

People Leadership & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Directors, Regional Managers, and property professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement across the region.

Financial & Asset Performance

• Provide oversight of operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with client investment strategies.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identify opportunities to enhance NOI, and implement cost optimization strategies.
• Monitor the profitability of each portfolio and drive overall regional profitability.
• Ensure rigorous financial controls, reporting accuracy, and compliance with regulatory and client requirements.

Client Relations & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor.
• Act as a senior point of contact for strategic client engagements and service delivery.
• Play an active role in business development, including supporting pursuits, contributing to proposals, and identifying opportunities to expand Colliers’ management portfolio particularly within the office sector.
• Partner with brokerage and capital markets teams to support integrated client solutions and new mandates.

What you’ll bring

• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in commercial real estate, with significant leadership responsibility.
• Extensive experience managing large-scale A class office assets, with a deep understanding of tenant expectations, building operations, and market dynamics.
• Proven executive leadership capability, with experience leading through scale, complexity, and change.
• Strong track record in aligning operations with broader business strategy and driving performance outcomes.
• Property management license in British Columbia with BCFSA.
• Managing Broker’s License an asset.
• Recognized real estate industry certification (e.g., RPA, FMA, CPM, Urban Land Diploma) preferred.
• Demonstrated involvement in business development, client retention, and growth initiatives.
• Advanced financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and asset performance analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial real estate law, particularly commercial leases.
• Exceptional communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency with property management systems (e.g., Yardi, Power BI, Angus) and strong analytical capabilities

Compensation and Location

Area / Location Specific: Vancouver

Approximate Base Salary Range for this Role: $180,000- $220,000

Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all national locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Colliers does not use AI-enabled tools to sort or decline applications. All decisions are made by our talent acquisition team.

What we offer

• Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.
• Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.
• Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.
• Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more:
• Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Eligibility

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Equal Opportunity

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.

Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Additional Information

We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. What’s more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business. At Colliers, we accelerate success.