Senior Vice-President, Development - Focus Equities

Focus Equities is a privately-held Canadian corporation that provides development, investment and project finance across the real estate, infrastructure and mining sectors. Founded over 40 years ago by a successful Canadian entrepreneur and visionary, Kenneth William Mariash Senior, Focus Equities has an extraordinary track record of identifying unique parcels of land and, through innovative master planning and development activities, turning them into unparalleled successes.

Focus Equities has several mega projects in the pipeline and is currently developing a flagship project called Bayview Place – a 20-acre master-planned community just steps from downtown Victoria, British Columbia. This fast-growing community is perfectly positioned on Victoria’s iconic waterfront. The site offers exceptional views of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, the city and beyond. Bayview Place sits proudly on a national heritage site and boasts an ideal mix of residential, commercial, retail and cultural elements.

Reporting directly to the Owner and as a key member of the executive team, the Senior Vice President, Development will lead the remaining growth and development of Bayview Place as well as other strategic residential, commercial and industrial development projects across the Focus Equities portfolio. These developments are diverse in nature, spanning multiple geographical locations and various asset classes. The SVP, Development will supervise all project activities, ensuring complex projects are tracking well and ultimately delivered on time and on/under budget. He or she will be expected to work effectively across several functional areas including engineering, architecture, regulatory and legislative authorities, investors, legal, operations and marketing. The SVP, Development will lead project staff and provide direction to other consultants and contractors supporting projects.  He or she will be responsible for building relationships with key government officials, the community and other relevant stakeholders.

As the ideal candidate, you will bring 10+ years of senior leadership experience relating to the development of complex, mixed-use residential/retail/industrial projects or complex master-planned developments. You will bring a strong business acumen, an eye for design and superior project management and financial management capabilities.

This role is located on the water in stunning Victoria, BC.