Realty Officer
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As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.
Posting ID: 4028
Department: Corporate Services
Division: Capital Construction & Realty
Pay Range: $85,723 - $107,145
Job Type: Temporary < 1 year
Contract Duration: 15 months
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: March 7, 2025
Application Deadline: March 23, 2025
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months.
If this position becomes eligible to be filled permanently, the successful candidate from this competition may be appointed to the role.
If you’re enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with Halton Region but don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply! This position may be eligible for an underfill opportunity for candidates who do not meet every qualification. We’re always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team!
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager of Realty Services, this role is responsible for creating and assisting in maintaining project databases for property acquisitions, coordinating the Realty Services intake process including coordinating meetings with Realty Services’ partners and stakeholders, reviewing appraisal reports, and providing negotiation and project management support for the acquisition of property interests for Halton Region municipal projects.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Negotiate the acquisition or sale of real property interests.
- Project manage the Realty Services intake process for requisitions from Realty Services’ partners and stakeholders.
- Coordinate meetings and present the Realty Services intake process to Realty Services’ partners and stakeholders which may include providing information on real estate policies and procedures.
- Create and assist in maintaining project tracking databases to track status of ongoing negotiations and acquisitions.
- Commission, review, and comment on property appraisals used to support negotiations for the acquisition and disposition of property interests.
- Assist with the preparation of standardized legal documents including Property Purchase Agreements, License Agreements, and Leases.
- Assist with the preparation of Council Reports and real estate market reports.
- Conduct comprehensive research in support of cost/benefit analysis, mitigation strategies, and other purposes related to real property interest and projects.
- Interpret and utilize technical information, including construction plans, property impact plates/drawings, reference plans and surveys, and environmental study reports in support of negotiations for the acquisition or disposition of property interests.
- Assist with the creation, implementation, and administration of real estate inventories and land management systems.
- Respond to inquiries on vacant land, property boundaries, ownership rights and availability of Regional property.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Business, Economics, or Urban Land Use Planning.
- Demonstrated experience in real estate negotiations and transactions for the acquisition of property interests for capital projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Geowarehouse.
- Proficiency in working with surveys and reference plans.
- Independently motivated and works well in a virtual and interactive team-oriented environment.
- Superior oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated negotiation, presentation, analytical, time management and relationship building skills are required, as is familiarity with virtual meeting software.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the Expropriation Act.
- Demonstrated working experience in the valuation of real property.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Working/ Employment Conditions
Working Conditions
- Flexibility in work schedule is required for work outside core office hours as needed.
- Travel will be required and incumbent must provide their own transportation.
Employment Conditions
- The incumbent will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s license by their first day of employment.
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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