SENIOR REALTY OFFICER

Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager of Realty Services, this role will support project delivery teams in the acquisition of property required to implement major municipal infrastructure projects.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Business Administration, Land Use Planning, Economics, or relevant discipline.
• Five years of experience as a municipal real estate practitioner with demonstrated experience in the negotiations for the acquisition of property interests for infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of real estate practices and principles, land titles, leasing, property appraisals, surveys and reference plans, and real estate contracts (agreements of purchase and sale, easements, leases, licenses, permissions to enter, etc.).
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong project management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of appraisal and valuation theory.
• Knowledge of the Expropriations Act, Municipal Act, Residential Tenancies Act, Ontario Municipal Board decisions and precedents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Geowarehouse.
• Accreditation (or working towards) by the Appraisal Institute of Canada and/or the International Right of Way Association is considered an asset.
• Working/ Employment Conditions Working Conditions Flexibility in work schedule is required for work outside core office hours as needed.
• Travel will be required. Must provide own transportation.

• Coordinates and collaborates with project teams on the acquisition of property for projects.
• Negotiates with property owners for the acquisition of real property interests required for projects.
• Coordinates the commissioning of appraisals and surveys/reference plans for property acquisitions.
• Reviews appraisal reports prepared by external appraisers and advises the Manager of Realty Services with respect to the accuracy and reasonableness of same.
• Coordinates and collaborates with legal services (internal and external) in the drafting of legal agreements (agreements of purchase and sale, easements, licenses, leases) and the acquisition of property interests by expropriation.
• Prepares reports to Regional Council seeking approval of real estate transactions.
• May be required to appraise real property interests for internal purposes through field research, review of office files, and data.
• Completes strategic real estate studies including asset reviews, feasibility studies, cost/benefit analyses, adaptive use studies, financial modeling, needs analyses, and acquisition and divestiture strategies.
• Provides updated market data information with respect to economic trends, real estate market conditions, sales, listings, rentals, vacancy rates and absorption rates.
• Assists in resolving business loss issues including mitigation and settlement recommendations.
• Assists with implementation and administration of real estate inventories and land management systems.
• Responds to inquiries on vacant land, property boundaries, ownership rights and availability of Regional property.
• Provides realty services to local municipalities and agencies as requested. Prepares technical reports and staff reports.