Job Description

As the third largest City in British Columbia, the City of Burnaby is committed to creating and sustaining the best quality of life for our entire community. As a City, we provide facilities and services that support a safe, connected, inclusive, healthy and dynamic community. With this in mind, comes great responsibility \xe2\x80\x93 we seek likeminded individuals who are passionate about the community, work with integrity and respect, and are innovative when it comes to the work and services Burnaby provides to our citizens.

Reporting to the Director, Real Estate and Business Operations Lands and Facilities, the Senior Manager, Real Estate Transactions provides strategic oversight of the acquisition, disposition, and valuation teams. The role performs a wide variety of real estate activities and supports the oversight of the City\xe2\x80\x99s portfolio of landholdings including residential, commercial, non-profit, and civic use lands; provides expert advice to Directors, City Staff, Council and Committees; develops, recommends and implements policies and procedures; develop and maintain a budget and strategic work plan; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and provides direction and guidance to staff. You will seek out and identify strategic land acquisition; lead the process for acquisitions and dispositions of City landholdings including expropriation; prepare business cases for real estate transactions; develop terms of purchase and sale agreements in consultation and with assistance from other departments; and oversee the preparation and review of complex property valuation appraisals. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Urban Land Economics, Business Administration, or related field and completion of a recognized real estate program, plus seven years of related experience in real property and negotiation work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. The role requires considerable knowledge related to the municipal processes, regulations, laws, acts, statutes, policies and objectives governing the work, market values and trends, land development and subdivision requirements, and appraisal methodology. The role also requires skill in the use of various software applications. Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Licence for the Province of British Columbia and a professional membership or license with the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) and/or Real Estate Institute of British Columbia membership is required.

This role requires the ability to:

• Prepare and perform complex appraisals and negotiate complex real estate transactions;
• Develop and implement policies and procedures, lead change management and process improvement;
• Supervise, coach and motivate;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Prepare reports and present findings to senior management and Council as required
• Establish priorities, set goals and accomplish objectives
• Manage a budget and develop a strategic workplan
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing

Please apply online by January 8, 2024.

Copies of relevant professional certificates or degrees will be required at the time of the interview.

At the City of Burnaby, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that authentically mirrors the vibrant community we proudly serve. We consistently embrace diversity and endeavor to build an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We warmly welcome applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to join us in shaping a more vibrant and equitable future together.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all candidates for applying, but only those short listed will be contacted.

City of Burnaby