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Member type: AACI Member
Employment type: Term Full Time
Salary range: $85,000 - 99,000
Closing Date: 2025/03/07
Contact Name: Regional Municipality of Durham
Website: View Website
Contact Address: 605 Rossland Rd East,
Contact City: Whitby
Contact Province: Ontario
Contact Postal Code: L1N 6A3
Contact Email:
Job Description:
The Real Estate Specialist is responsible for acquiring property needs within project timelines to ensure tenders andprojects can move forward. They undertake the required value analysis, research, and review to properly identify not only the value of the land, but any additional damages that may be applicable due to the acquisition under the Expropriations Act.
Reporting to the Temporary Real Estate Supervisor, the incumbent will:
• Conduct land value appraisals for the purpose of land acquisition and disposal
• Negotiate land acquisitions (full takings, partial takings, easements) and recommend negotiated agreements to senior management
• Provide advice and guidance to project design staff, project engineers and senior management regarding property issues
• Recommend whether to commence expropriation proceedings or enter into s.30 agreements as alternative methods to amicable agreements
• Undertake site selection reviews as requested and recommend appropriate sites/land assemblies
• Recommend strategic property acquisitions based on infrastructure extensions and special projects
• Manage the disposal process for all Regionally owned lands and buildings
• Prepare committee reports to seek approval for negotiated agreements, commencing expropriations, disposals or to update Council on strategic land issues
• Prepare and administer contracts and agreements for service providers and experts for external support in real estate matters
• Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable health and safety legislation and all corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to occupational health and safety
The successful applicant will possess:
• A three-year university undergraduate degree and accreditation with the Appraisal Institute of Canada as an AACI or a CRA
• At least two years of work-related experience
• Familiarity with program services, service delivery methods and requirements when recommending sites for new facilities
• Significant understanding of road design concepts, linear infrastructure construction requirements and the ability to read, understand, interpret, and convey information from technical drawings to residents and property owners
• Significant understanding of mapping, surveying, GIS information and legal documents
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Proficiency in Real Estate specific programs such as MLS, Co-Star, GeoWarehouse, MPAC, RealTrack, Regional Mapping software (Parcel Viewer, Works Data Viewer)
• Ability to read and understand Registered Plans and surveys as well as land titles, deeds, and other legal documents
• Strong written, presentation and verbal communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders as well as work independently, making risk-based decisions with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively and successfully negotiate as well as influence
• A valid Ontario Class G Driver\’s Licence and the use of a reliable vehicle
CUPE 1764 Salary Grade 9
This position is with Salary Grade 9 and will be paid at the following hourly rates:
– Start: $52.18 – Six Month: $55.08 – Job: $57.98
Conditions of Employment
Proof of education, qualifications and any other job bona fide requirements will be required prior to start date.