Realty Services Officer

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Start Rate (Non-negotiable): $49.68

Contract up to 6 months

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 Property Acquisition Office is looking for a Realty Services Officer to be part of a diverse and growing team and ensure that property and property rights are acquired by Metrolinx in accordance with Ministry and Corporate guidelines and to provided preliminary options of value.

What will I be doing

Support project delivery teams in the identification of propertyrequirementsthroughout the design process
Coordinate with environmental and project delivery teams to secure early access for due diligence andcompletion ofpre-acquisition work
Provide preliminary opinions and/or of market value by completing estimates of value of various property interests as requested
Incorporate estimates of value into estimates of preliminary project cost estimates and organization reporting and tracking systems
Arrange for property appraisals and environmental reports to be conducted by contracted external consultantsand vendors
Support additional due diligence and pre-acquisition workthrough engagement ofconsultants including obtainment of surveys and draft reference plans and draft expropriation plans
Participate and coordinate with the acquisition of property and or property rights and negotiation(s) all in accordance with Ministry Metrolinx corporate guidelines and policy including the preparation ofjustification reports and recommendations for approval by Sr. Management Executive Committee and/or the Board as applicable
Support negotiations and acquisitions via consultants and/or Property Acquisition Units for timely delivery of property requirements
Review property-related documents draft legal agreements and or reports issued by consultants
Coordinate acquisition of land or interests in land by expropriation in accordance with corporate policy in support of Legal Services and the Expropriations Act including interface with the Ministry of Transportation as may be required

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

A degree or diploma in business real estate urban planning or related field
Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in property acquisition property management negotiations appraisals leasing and assessment
Working knowledge of the Planning Act the Expropriation Act the Assessment Act and the Financial Administrations Act
Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation including the Metrolinx Act and the Ontario Realty Directive
Ability to interpret construction plans engineering drawings survey plans property deeds property purchase agreements leases licenses easements and other legal agreements;
Good knowledge of assessments assessment appeal procedures mill rates and grants-in-lieu
Excellent organizational and analytical ability
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to deal with tact professionalism and diplomacy when negotiating property acquisitions or leases and/or for temporary easement property issues or resolving delicate landlord/tenant conflicts

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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Required Experience:

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DescriptionStart Rate (Non-negotiable): $49.68 Contract up to 6 months 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 E...