REAL ESTATE OFFICER

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Consider this opportunity with the Ministry of Transportation, Central Region, Property Section, where you will perform all aspects of appraisal, negotiations and land management activities related to the acquisition and disposal of real estate for public purposes.

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About the job

In this role you will:
• Be responsible for the appraisal, negotiation and acquisition of property required by the ministry
• Negotiate with property owners and recommend appropriate compensation settlements
• Recommend and implement expropriation proceedings according to applicable legislation and ministry policy
• Carry out property management activities including disposing surplus land, leasing and coordinating property maintenance repairs
• Prepare and / or review detailed property appraisals and reports for various types of land uses
• Work in a team environment reviewing project status with client and supervisor to ensure deadlines are met
• Procure and manage consultants and contractors to carry out services on behalf of the ministry
• Demonstrate expertise in real estate matters of a technical nature including legal, engineering, appraisal and negotiations
• Review and interpret legal descriptions, engineering drawings, surveys, plans and other related documentation.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver's License and an acceptable driving record

Real Estate Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of appraisals, negotiations, disposal and land management activities
• You have experience in acquiring, managing and disposing property rights for public purposes
• You can interpret and apply the Expropriations Act, and have knowledge of other relevant statues and regulations (i.e., Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, Planning Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Protection Act, Landlord and Tenant Act, Registry Act, Land Titles Act, Surveys Act)

Business Skills:

• You have the ability to read and interpret legal descriptions, survey plans and engineering drawings
• You can review and prepare property appraisal reports, agreements and other related documentation
• You have experience with consultant hiring, monitoring and evaluation
• You have arithmetic skills to adjust comparable sales properties and calculate claims and appropriate compensation

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You can negotiate with property owners and/or their legal representatives
• You use your problem solving and analytical skills to resolve contentious issues
• You are able to build and maintain effective working relationships
• You can communicate effectively to discuss and explain agreement of purchase and sale and to produce detailed reports

Computer Skills:

• You are proficient with MS Office and database applications

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Additional information:

Note:

• T-MT-111327/17

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.