Summary
Description
The Team
The SIR (Southern Interior Region) Property Services team, based in Kamloops, consists of eight dedicated members who work closely with regional executives, districts, engineering teams, project delivery groups, and the Property Land Management Branch. This established team focuses on acquiring property for regional projects, securing tenure, and maintaining comprehensive records of property assets, ensuring transportation networks remain safe, efficient, and reliable. Collaboration is at the heart of the team’s efforts, driving continuous improvement in processes and fostering a deep understanding of property management within the ministry.
The Role
The Manager, Property Services empowers a skilled and resourceful team while providing leadership and expertise in completing all property acquisitions and functions effectively. By meeting the property needs of the ministry’s transportation network, this role supports safe, efficient infrastructure while minimizing impacts on landowners’ private lives and business operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the ministry’s transportation network, all while working with an outstanding, collaborative team recognized as a 2024 Top Work unit in the BC Public Service.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline (i.e., business, commerce, public administration, geography, real estate, economics, planning, resource development or law) and a minimum of five (5) years related experience; OR
- Diploma in related discipline (i.e., business, commerce, public administration, geography, real estate, economics, planning, resource development or law) plus seven (7) years related experience; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
*Related Experience:
- Experience in leadership and empowering staff through supervision/management.
- Experience in public or private sector real estate property acquisition activities including negotiations, conflict management, land transfers, tenures, development approvals or other work related to property interests.
- Experience performing valuations and reviewing appraisal reports prepared by third parties; knowledge of appraisal methodology, standards and principles including different approaches to value and highest and best use analysis.
- Experience interpreting and working with government legislation, policies and procedures.
- Experience managing projects with complex scope and size.
- Experience interacting with and providing advice and counsel to executive level management.
- Experience procuring and managing third-party consultant/contractor services.
Preference will be given to applicants with:
- Current accreditation (or immediately eligible) in any one of the following certifications:
o AACI Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute
o RI(BC) Professional member Real Estate Institute of British Columbia
o SRWA Senior Member International Right-of-Way Association
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Public sector or right-of-way experience in property acquisition or negotiations
- Diploma in Urban Land Economics with Appraisal Option
For questions regarding this position, please contact nicole.folk@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
AMENDMENT SEPTEMBER 17, 2024: CLOSING DATE EXTENDED UNTIL OCTOBER 8, 2024.
This is a permanent opportunity based in Kamloops. Relocation expenses will be provided under applicable policy and threshold amounts.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position is excluded from union membership.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check is required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Kamloops: Kamloops is surrounded by over one hundred lakes as well as the North and South Thompson rivers. Water-based activities are very popular, such as fishing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, tubing, skiing, snowmobiling, and ice-fishing. Kamloops has a very strong First Nations culture.
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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
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