Job Description

Under the direction of the Geomatics and Land Information Services Administrator the Real Property Officer researches, prepares and administers reports and a wide range of documents necessary to ensure the successful conclusion of the City's acquisition or disposition of land or interests in land, in accordance with the City's mandatory responsibility and statutory obligations. The Real Property Officer is the primary contact within the Department and is responsible for the timely processing of all applications for the openings or closings of streets and lanes and coordinates the workflow and approval process for agreements related to the acquisition or granting of easements. This position is also required to interpret and provide explanation on City policy and procedure and legal descriptions to internal and external stakeholders.

As the

Real Property Officer,

you will:

Coordinate and manage the workflow and approval process for street and lane opening and closing applications (Development Application - Openings/Closings). Coordinate and manage the workflow and approval process for agreements related to the acquisition or granting of easements. Act as a liaison for enquiries regarding street and lane opening and closing applications and easements, and will interpret and explain associated processes and policies to ensure that internal and external requests for information are accommodated in an expeditious and accurate manner. Coordinate Branch responsibilities with the activities of other City Departments to ensure that legal documents, such as easement agreements and plans, are implemented and in satisfactory format for registration at The Land Titles Office. Provide a variety of services related to the successful completion of land-related document changes. Perform complex searches of The Land Titles Office records to determine property ownership. Provide and approve/certify legal descriptions for a variety of documents. Supervise staff assigned to the area in support of the Real Property Function.

Your education and qualifications include:

Courses or training in Advanced Surveying Computations, Legal Surveys, Surveying or a related area is required. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Formal training in engineering, land development, planning, public administration or zoning is considered an asset, a Diploma in Geomatics Technology is preferred.

A minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in one or more of the following areas: Legal Surveying, Real Estate; land development; zoning, land use management/planning, engineering or public administration.

Experience in performing complex and advanced survey mathematical calculations.

General knowledge of City policy, procedures and By-laws relating to street and lane openings and closings, granting or acquisition of easements and subdivision/rezoning applications.

General knowledge in matters related to real property law, legal surveying, Title interpretation, and The Real Property Act and The Registry Act Land Registries.

General knowledge of The Land Titles Office operations. Ability to function independently, exercise sound judgment and to make sound decisions in accordance with practice and policy.

Ability to achieve results and set priorities in a multi-tasked, time sensitive environment, independently, and in a diplomatic and responsible manner to maintain an effective working schedule and to meet established deadlines e.g. to accommodate applicant, Community Committee, Standing Policy Committee and Council deadlines.

Ability to deal effectively with civic staff, management, clients, and the general public.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to supervise and train staff.

Ability to prepare legal documents suitable for registration in The Land Titles Office.

Ability to conduct complex searches of The Land Titles Office records.

Ability to write and interpret complex legal descriptions.

Ability to prepare reports to Committees of Council recommending action in real property matters.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, and related Microsoft Suite applications.

Ability to create and utilize various databases and spreadsheets is required.

Ability to use GIS related software (MapInfo).

Keen interest and desire to pursue innovative and creative solutions in order to continually improve processing of applications and easement and service both internal and external clients.

IMPORTANT

: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/services/online-record-checks.

Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's License. The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver's notice in force document upon request.

* Must obtain Commissioner of Oaths certificate within two (2) months of appointment.