Job Description

Competition # : 43369Department: Public WorksLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: 04-Jul-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe Real Estate Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for providing real estate services to government departments, boards, agencies and commissions. This includes but is not limited to government wide property leasing and management, real estate acquisition for major capital and infrastructure needs, the disposal of real estate, road and property investigations, and advisory services for real estate matters.About Our OpportunityReporting to the Director of Real Estate, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Real Estate Division in the delivery of concurrent capital projects for Public Works and client services. This position will involve working on various real property projects of high complexity requiring a strong understanding and application of real estate practices and policies.The Project Coordinator supports the planning and administration of the projects, actively researching, analyzing, and interpreting land and real property requirements. The position coordinates client needs and relationships within the Department, supports in communications, procurement and budgeting, tracks and coordinates land access requirements, and supports management and project leads on real property transactional related requirements /conveyances.Primary AccountabilitiesThe primary accountabilities of this position are:

• Gathers, reviews, and interprets related information and resources for the preparation of legal documentation for real property transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, statutory acquisitions, easements, leases, licenses, property access agreements, submissions to Executive Council, and correspondence.
• Works with senior management, project leads and staff on project-by-project deliverables for land requirements.
• Provides project file management for major acquisition and linear corridor projects on a concurrent basis.
• Monitors project budgets and forecasts through timely and effective coordination and analysis of expenditures to produce financial reports.
• Under the direction of senior management, develops information for procurement of services including tenders, requests for proposals and standing offers. Assists in the preparation, evaluation and award of tenders.
• Provides technical real property expertise including (but not limited to) working directly with internal/external clients, various departments, landowners, the public, and service providers (such as lawyers, surveyors, consultants) on real property transactions.

Qualifications and ExperienceThis may be the right opportunity for you if you have a bachelor\'s degree in a business-related field and minimum 1 year of related experience in real property transactions; an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.You must be familiar with and/or have a working knowledge of property law, land registration systems and property online, and municipal, provincial, and federal jurisdictions and responsibilities pertaining to land. You are familiar with the current government regulations and statues such as, but not limited to, the Land Registration Act, Public Highways Act, Expropriation Act, Crown Disposal Act, Nova Scotia Land Surveyor\'s Act and Environment Act.You should have a good understanding of legal descriptions, records managements as well as knowledge or an understanding of survey and right of way plans.As travel is a component of this position, you must have a valid driver\'s license and ability to travel.You must be a strong communicator, both oral and written, with strong attention to detail allowing you to conduct detailed research, prepare legal documentation, and manage files. You take initiative and you work well independently and in a team environment. You also utilize sound judgement and tact when dealing with a variety of stakeholders. Your have organizational and planning skills that allow you to multi-task while adapting to a fast pace environment staying in line with the department\'s goals and objectives.We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.EquivalencyAn equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Equivalencies include, but are not limited to:

• Completion of a 2-year diploma and 3 years of related experience

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsBased on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: .Working Conditions

• Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
• May be required to work overtime on occasion.
• Typically located in comfortable office environment.
• Much of the time is spent in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.
• Regularly reads and interprets multiple sources of information, regular requirement to type, read and work on a computer.
• May experience pressure with deadlines and need for accuracy.

This position has a combination of office and field work. Field work occurs in adverse weather conditions and normal hazards associated with construction sites and working with or near heavy equipment are present.What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless Career Paths.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: PR 06 - PR 10Salary Range: $1,924.95 - $2,760.42 Bi-WeeklyEmployment Equity Statement:Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

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