Job Description

Job PostingHalifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for two (2) permanent full-time Senior Real Estate Officers in the Corporate Real Estate division of Property, Fleet & Environment.Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality\'s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.Under the direction of the Acquisitions and Disposals Manager, the Senior Real Estate Officer is responsible for managing the real estate requirements on behalf of a variety of internal municipal clients. The position requires strong negotiation skills and business acumen. This position deals with complex real estate transactions and requires a comprehensive knowledge of real estate principles, development, finance, valuation and planning.In this position, the Senior Real Estate Officer will oversee projects requiring a high degree of risk management and exceptional skills in project management and communications. The Senior Real Estate Officer will provide leadership in the implementation and continued development of a successful municipal real estate service model for Halifax Regional Municipality.QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or related discipline;
• Professional designation in real property appraisal (CRA or AACI) or a graduate degree in Business Administration, related graduate degree focused in real estate, or combination of education and related real estate experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years related experience, municipal or institutional environment preferred;
• Proven record of progressive experience in real estate property development, management, sales or leasing.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Maintains current information and working knowledge of property values and market trends;
• Knowledge of HRM development bylaws and regulations and their implications for property transactions;
• Knowledge of expropriation law and other Nova Scotia laws pertaining to real estate transactions;
• Knowledge of general real property law; real estate practices and principles, including leasing principles, appraisal techniques and negotiation procedures;
• Knowledge of HRM policies and procedures, federal, provincial and municipal legislation related to the acquisition and disposition of real property;
• Knowledge of legal/survey documentation as associated with real estate matters;
• Knowledge of general site development costs;
• Highly developed negotiation and selling skills;
• Demonstrated ability to provide mediation between competing interests;
• Strong proficiency in utilizing personal computers and software systems, including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Real Property Databases, (i.e.: N.S. Property Online, GIS, DMS/Multiple Listing Service and other applications as required.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.Please note - Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer\'s discretion.COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Decision Making, Visioning, Strategic Thinking & Innovation, Organization & Planning, Teamwork & Cooperation, Valuing DiversityWORK STATUS: Two (2) permanent, full-time positionsHOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, 35 hours per weekSALARY: Level 11, NSGEU 222, $48.22 per hourWORK LOCATION: 3rd floor of the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal (88 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth)CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on June 18, 2024This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.(position #78639565, 72284284)

Halifax