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Are you a skilled and well-organized individual with proven knowledge of real estate practices? If so, consider this opportunity where you will deliver a range of services related to the acquisition, management and disposal of real estate.
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About the job
• Research/ complete title searches and plot ownership on a variety of plans
• Process acquisition, sale, lease and other agreements
• Close real estate transactions
• Perform expropriation procedures
• Maintain an accurate electronic land inventory
• Investigate and analyze property tax status and assessed values of land inventory and initiate corrective action
What you bring to the team
Technical Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of Ontario real estate practices, legal terminology, and legislation (i.e relevant sections of the Revised Statues of Ontario, such as but not limited to the Expropriations Act, Registry Act, Land Titles Act, Planning Act, Business Corporations Act and Residential Tenancies Act)
• You have knowledge of contract law, common law, estate law, corporate law as it affects title and the interpretation of deeds, easements, licenses, leases, etc.
• You have the ability to plot boundaries of land from legal descriptions either manually or electronically with application of computer software (e.g. AutoCAD), and to resolve discrepancies and deficiencies of title.
• You have knowledge of the expropriation process and procedures
Investigative, Evaluative and Analytical Skills:
• You are able to scrutinize and interpret abstracts, reference plans, expropriation plans, spreadsheets, etc.
• You can determine if agreements have been properly executed, witnessed and sealed
• You are able to review data and documents for accuracy (e.g. legal descriptions, tax certificates, affidavits, recitals, releases and consents)
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• You are able to communicate with legal professionals, municipalities and government agencies using legal terminology
• You can compose letters and legal documents
• You have interpersonal skills to resolve disputes between ministries, lawyers and/or members of the public regarding deficiencies, discrepancies and issues
Computer Skills:
• You have working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database computer software packages relevant to the position (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, AutoCAD, Internet Explorer, Teraview etc)