Senior Property Acquisitions Officer, Subways (Project Subways)
Senior Property Acquisitions Officer, Subways (Project Subways)
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05-10-2025
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Our expanding Post Acquisitions Team within the Property Acquisitions Pre-Construction Services Division of the Capital Projects Group (CPG) is looking for multiple full time Senior Property Acquisition Officers to ensure that property and various other property rights necessary for the GO Expansion Program and Subways and Rapid Transit capital projects are acquired and settled by Metrolinx in accordance with Ministry and Corporate guidelines and the Expropriations Act.
Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.
CPGs workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.
Our expanding Post Acquisitions Team within the Property Acquisitions Pre-Construction Services Division of the Capital Projects Group (CPG) is looking for multiple full time Senior Property Acquisition Officers to ensure that property and various other property rights necessary for the GO Expansion Program and Subways and Rapid Transit capital projects are acquired and settled by Metrolinx in accordance with Ministry and Corporate guidelines and the Expropriations Act.
What will I be doing
- Review expropriation compensation claims and provide settlement advice in accordance with the Expropriations ActMinistry and corporate guidelines and Metrolinxs business interests.
- Organize and lead regular meetings with internal and external stakeholders to ensure assigned files are progressed with appropriate oversight speed and efficiency.
- Procure supervise and review property appraisals environmental reports planning reports business valuation reports and any other necessary subject matter expert reports conducted by internal and external experts.
- Draft coordinate and supervise the completion of internal budget approval memos and other internal documents as required in accordance with internal corporate processes and protocols.
- Review legal agreements and other real estate related documents and arrange for document execution in accordance with corporate processes and protocols.
- Support project delivery teams in the identification and delivery of property requirements throughout the project timeline including the oversight of internal and external consultants required to support the delivery of the necessary agreements.
- Negotiate directly with affected property or business owners to resolve compensation claims.
- Coordinate negotiate and lead the acquisition of property rights to meet project requirements in accordance with Ministry and Metrolinx corporate policies and proceduresand the Expropriations Act.
- Coordinate the acquisition of land or interests in land by expropriation in accordance with corporate policy and the Expropriations Act including interface with the Ministry of Transportation as may be required.
- Contribute to internal budgeting and forecasting activities and other internal reporting materials as required.
- Regularly update and maintain internal tracking and reporting databases.
- Collaborate with the internal Real Estate Management team on property management and maintenance requirements for newly acquired project related property.
- Negotiate and provide oversight on contracts and fees with consultants project cost sharing agreements with public or private organizations and approvals with other authorities having jurisdiction.
- Support internal and external stakeholders representing Metrolinx at Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) matters.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Completion of a university degree in Land Use Planning Urban Land Economics Business Administration Architecture Law Engineering or related field or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Completion of a recognized Real Estate Engineering Planning and/or Project Management designation would be an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in property management negotiations appraisal and assessment acquisitions and dispositions settlements claims and land development ideally with experience either in the public or private sector working within an infrastructure/transit project environment.
- Experience with or knowledge of the Expropriations Act would be an asset.
- Strong knowledge of property or real estate practices and principles land titles commercial leasing property appraisals business valuations negotiations acquisitions and dispositions or land development.
- Highly skilled in exercising tact initiative and resourcefulness to draft negotiate or amend agreements and contracts.
- Experience with various procurement methods both traditional and non-traditional (especially P3) would be preferred.
- Exceptional analytical problem solving negotiation oral/written/presentation skills to negotiates fees contractual terms and agreements obtain approvals prepare briefing notes and handle contractual claims.
- A valid Ontario Drivers License (Class G) is required.
Dont Meet Every Requirement
If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or email.
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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