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The
Senior Project Finance Specialist is responsible for complex financial analysis
and services for major infrastructure projects, providing sole financial
analytical support to the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) program.

Ensures a
comprehensive financial model, clearly articulating risks and opportunities
while collaborating across the RBT2 team.

What success looks like

+ Develop, maintain,update, and improve upon the project financial models with financialconsultants to support VFPA’s procurement, investment and projectfinancing decisions with respect to the RBT2 project, and that willwithstand due diligence by potential investors and funders to theproject.

Ensure that additionalscenarios are developed and analysis is undertaken to understand potentialimpacts on the project of changes to the underlying assumptions includingbut not limited to alternative approaches and value engineering
+ Responsible fordeveloping and maintaining the financial model for RBT2 to present anintegrated business case considering multiple factors and complexities,developing the model utilizing inputs from a large, multi-disciplinaryteam.

Drive resolution for any assumptions that are inconsistent.

Prepareand lead overview presentations to senior VFPA leadership and potentialexternal investors on the financial model development, inputs, outputs,risks and opportunities.
+ Ensure assumptionsdriving the financial model are meticulously documented, thoroughlyreviewed, and consistently updated to reflect the latest insights anddata.

Ensure the basis for any financial model scenarios presented areclearly articulated and properly diligenced.

Assess and identifygaps/differing assumptions from varying inputs to ensure consistency inthe model.




+ Drive the reviewand approval process for any proposed changes to the assumptions in thefinancial model, applying critical thinking skills to assess the changes,indicate impacts, risks and opportunities, and work with themulti-disciplinary team to receive, analyse and incorporate approvedchanges into the model.

Takeownership of updates to assumptions in the model and ensure they are donein a timely manner.
+ Evaluate reports,data, and models on project capacity, operations, and performance,providing insights to stakeholders and compare against relevant projectsto refine and enhance business case inputs and outputs.
+ Review cost controland corporate financial models to ensure alignment with capitalaffordability and project objectives.

Liaise with VFPA’s Treasury andFinancial Planning & Analysis Departments to update the projectfinancial model to reflect various scenarios on project affordability andfunding, to inform significant, multi-billion dollar decision making.Prepare and communicate to senior leadership outcomes and implications ofvarious financing scenarios to support decision making.
+ Working with VFPA’sfinancial advisor, develop and implement the strategy to secure fundingsources for the program including preparing and presenting responses todue diligence questions by potential investors
+ Work closely withthe procurement team to develop the procurement strategy for RBT2 andother capital projects considering financial implications to VFPA andbusiness case implications of various procurement strategies includingidentifying and assessing risks and opportunities, as assigned.
+ Assess, analyse andcommunicate risks, opportunities, and financial impacts for complex,multi-billion-dollar projects.

What you bring:

+ A Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administrationdegree specializing in finance, accounting or similar discipline.
+ A Chartered Professional Accountant, CharteredFinancial Analyst, Certified Project Finance Analyst or other similardesignation is required.
+ Minimum of five (5) years’ of progressively advancedexperience in financial analysis and business case assessment forinfrastructure projects valued at $100M+.

Preference for candidates withdiverse expertise in large-scale, multi-billiondollar capital projects spanningmultiple phases in complex regulatory environments.
+ Proficient computer skills, especially inspreadsheets, are essential.
+ Must have excellent written and verbal communicationskills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectivelyand positively with both staff, senior management and outside contactsincluding advisors, potential financing and funding partners.
+ Demonstrated aptitude and ability for tactful anddiplomatic interaction,



along with solid analytical abilities.
+ Must be detail oriented and committed to a high levelof accuracy with a high level of curiosity in order to identify and drivechanges to the business plan and clearly summarize and articulate risks andopportunities thereto.
+ Must be able to apply critical thinking to considerimplications of different assumptions made and ensure assumptions deliver acomprehensive and cohesive financial model.Must be a highly motivated and proactive individual with a strongorientation to customer service.

Must becommitted to a philosophy of continuous improvement in all work processes.

What we offer:

+ Market-competitivebase salaries and variable incentive plan
+ Generous andinclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan
+ Flexible remotework program
+ Earned time offprogram
+ Paid vacation andpersonal care leave
+ Learning,development, and advancement opportunities
+ Onsite gym withtowel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’swaterfront
+ Friendly, unique,and respectful workplace

Salary: The starting rate for this position is $62.94 per
hour, with scheduled wage progression in accordance with the International
Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 517 collective agreement.

Based on a
40 hour work week.

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Job type: Bargaining Unit, Full time, Temporary, Hybrid

Working environment: Normal working office
conditions and may be required to occasionally respond to off-hour calls for
system critical issues.

MARINE TRANSPORTATIONSECURITY 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.

At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we
are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity
of our port community.

We believe our strength comes from the diverse
perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our people.

We welcome applications
from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous Peoples, women, persons
with disabilities, racialized individuals, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community,
and other equity-deserving groups.

Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the
selection process and while working with the port authority.

If you require
assistance with applying to our openings or are seeking accommodations to apply
in an alternative format, please contact us through a confidential, secure
inbox at [email protected].

We are committed to supporting your
needs and will do our best to provide the necessary assistance.

We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on
the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm
(Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
To learn more about our First Nation relations and commitment to
reconciliation, please visit our website .

📌 Senior Project Finance Specialist (4 year term) (Vancouver)
🏢 Port of Vancouver
📍 Vancouver