About

• POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, is responsible for undertaking major and complex real estate projects, participating in policy development, and providing technical direction and guidance to Property Agents.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides assistance, technical direction and guidance to Property Agents and assists the Supervisor with policy development, the distribution of work and setting of work priorities.
• Performs or oversees the negotiations, maintenance, acquisition, development, marketing, leasing, appraisal, asset management, risk management and disposal of City lands and buildings and recommend, prepare and finalize agreements and procedures related to these functions.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of reports, studies, by-laws, and other documentation related to Realty Services' functions and makes recommendations to senior departmental personnel and City Council as well as present recommendations as required.
• Makes informed interpretations and determinations of compliance with the City’s policies, applicable law and legal agreements.
• Responds to written and verbal enquiries and liaises with other departments; represents the Section to agencies and committees on real estate-related matters.
• Assigns and supervises the assignment of work to contract personnel (lawyers, appraisers, surveyors, consultants, etc.), and provides review and analysis of work submitted to the City.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of realty legislation and practices as they relate to the functions as the Realty Services Section.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Degree or diploma in business administration, planning, economics, real estate management/development or other related discipline; and
• Minimum five years of relevant employment experience in real estate acquisition, sales, leasing, land management and land development preferably in a government/municipal environment; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have knowledge of and ability to interpret applicable municipal by-laws, provincial legislation and related regulations; specifically, the Planning Act and the Municipal Act as it relates to property management and property development in a Municipal setting.

Skills/Abilities

• Must have the ability to supervise
• Must be able to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner
• Superior negotiation skills
• Basic skill level in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and electronic mail software

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• May be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation
• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

General Information

• As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks
• Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.
• ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
• PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866
• The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.
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