Description

Source:             BC Hydro
Job Title:           Property Representative 1
Job Location:    Dunsmuir, British Columbia, Canada
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties:

* Arranges the sale, acquisition, lease and/or management of moderately complex properties or property rights ensuring that BC Hydro's requirements are met; researches and analyzes property rights, physical attributes and/or customer requests; determines financial impacts, feasibility and prepares reports and recommendations; prepares budget estimates for capital or operating expenditures for acquisition projects; solicits interest via advertisements; arranges for, prepares and negotiates offers, terms and conditions with customers, property owners and others; prepares agreements, documentation and required approvals.

* Manages an assigned real estate leasing portfolio representing BC Hydro’s interests as a landlord or tenant by:

renegotiating/reviewing lease agreements, managing the contractual relationships, and conducting site inspections; monitoring and advising tenants of breaches/financial or other agreement problems and following up to take appropriate corrective action and/or negotiate a resolution.

* Manages moderately complex BC Hydro’s utility corridor property interests, reservoir lands, fee owned lands and other interests; negotiates agreements; performs site inspections; reviews development and construction plans; ensures work is carried out in accordance with plans, agreements and safety requirements; follows up with property owners, developers and contractors on right of way encroachments where a safety hazard to public or BC Hydro works exists.

* Provides assistance and support to Property Representative 2’s and reporting Manager on major complex capital projects and proposals; undertakes assigned moderately complex task segments for project elements as a work package manager.

* Provides technical direction to contractors, professional consultants and Properties staff; provides direction and instruction to Legal Services on the preparation, registration and release of various property rights and transactions; provides technical guidance and checks the work of Property Coordinators.

* Conducts research regarding legal, historic, economic, financial and political uses of land and rights related to various projects and proposals; prepares reports, supporting data and recommendations; follows up to implement approved recommendations.

* Reviews and approves contract payments to maintain BC Hydro property rights; approves payment requisitions for other staff members within designated authority limits.

* Prepares and submits Crown land tenure, other permits and permissions, and Agricultural Land Commission applications as required.

* Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the nature of the job

Qualifications:

University degree in the field of Business with a focus on real estate, Land Use or Resource Land Management; or 80% completion of a Diploma in Urban Land Economics or of a professional designation in one of the following: Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI), Right of Way Professional (RWP), Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA), Certified Leasing Officer (CLO) or a Professional RI designation from the Real Estate Institute of BC (REIBC).

Four (4) years experience in progressively more responsible real estate related positions involving the acquisition/sale of land, acquisition of property rights, appraisal report writing, analysis of various property transaction details, contracts administration and property rights and interest registration.

* Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's license

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

You will receive:

- A comprehensive benefits package

- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days

- A lifetime pension

- Flexible work model, depending on your role type

- Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Well developed ability to negotiate and complete the sale, acquisition, lease and/or management of moderately complex properties or property rights.
• Well developed ability and knowledge of property acquisition, sales and rights management processes and procedures.
• Excellent ability to research and analyze property ownership, rights and related interests.
• Ability to arrange for marketing and promotion of surplus land assets.
• Ability to perform financial analysis.
• Knowledge of Indigenous lands issues; knowledge of environmental issues related to property.
• Well developed ability to provide assistance and support on capital projects, proposals and initiatives.
• Well developed ability to undertake and complete project task segments.
• Knowledge of project management and related processes.
• Well developed ability to read and understand plans and maps.
• Well developed oral, written, negotiation, interpersonal communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage an assigned real estate leasing portfolio.
• Ability to provide technical direction and training to others.
• Working knowledge of regulatory rules and regulations associated with land (such as Hydro Power and Authority Act, Land Title Act, Expropriation Act and Agricultural Commission Act).
• Knowledge of contract law and documentation related to the sale, lease or acquisition of rights related to land and company assets.
• Working knowledge of BC Hydro's business and facilities.
• Knowledge of PC, mainframe and related application software.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle.

Working Conditions:

Works in a normal office environment with regular field trips to perform required work. Work and project assignments can include frequent overnight travel from time to time, attendance at meetings and provision of on-site property service and project work.

Experience, Training and Education (demonstrating requirements):

University degree in Business with a focus on real estate; or substantial completion of a Diploma in Urban Land Economicsor of a professional designation in one of the following: Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI), Right of Way Professional (RWP), Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA), Certified Leasing Officer (CLO) or a Professional RI designation from the Real Estate Institute of BC (REIBC).

Four (4) years experience in progressively more responsible real estate related positions involving the acquisition/sale of land, acquisition of property rights, appraisal report writing, analysis of various property transaction details, contracts administration and property rights and interest registration.

Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's license.

What else you should know

* This is a full-time temporary role expected to last until approximately March 31, 2025.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

* Well developed ability to negotiate and complete the sale, acquisition, lease and/or management of moderately complex properties or property rights.

* Well developed ability and knowledge of property acquisition, sales and rights management processes and procedures.

* Excellent ability to research and analyze property ownership, rights and related interests.

* Ability to arrange for marketing and promotion of surplus land assets.

* Ability to perform financial analysis.

* Knowledge of Indigenous lands issues; knowledge of environmental issues related to property.

* Well developed ability to provide assistance and support on capital projects, proposals and initiatives.

* Well developed ability to undertake and complete project task segments.

* Knowledge of project management and related processes.

* Well developed ability to read and understand plans and maps.

* Well developed oral, written, negotiation, interpersonal communication and analytical skills.

* Ability to manage an assigned real estate leasing portfolio.

* Ability to provide technical direction and training to others.

* Working knowledge of regulatory rules and regulations associated with land (such as Hydro Power and Authority Act, Land Title Act, Expropriation Act and Agricultural Commission Act).

* Knowledge of contract law and documentation related to the sale, lease or acquisition of rights related to land and company assets.

* Working knowledge of BC Hydro's business and facilities.

* Knowledge of PC, mainframe and related application software.

* Ability to drive a motor vehicle.

Working Conditions:

Works in a normal office environment with regular field trips to perform required work. Work and project assignments can include frequent overnight travel from time to time, attendance at meetings and provision of on-site property service and project work.

* Please note a condition of employment for this role is to maintain your Class 5 Driver's License in good standing.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html  by Oct 17, 2023.

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We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

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We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

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Flexible work model role definitions

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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.

IBEW/Field – No option to work from home

Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.

Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.

Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week