Property Acquisition Payment Officer for provincial government agency client, downtown Toronto.
Marberg Job Number : 2731.
Job Type : Temporary.
Initial Term : ASAP to July 19, 2026.
Existing Vacancy : Yes.
Compensation : $48.44 per hour.
Regular Work Hours : 7.25 hours per day not including 1 hour unpaid lunch break, to be worked during regular business hours, Monday to Friday (36.25 work hours per week).
Work Location : 100% onsite at client's downtown core Toronto office, near Union and GO stations.
Responsibilities Summary :
Manage the closing, funding and payment processes for multiple property acquisition projects, utilizing professional skills and experience in the areas of financial analysis, analytics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), contract management, and acquisitions project administration, to support the activities and mandate of the Property Acquisitions Team. Will process property acquisition closing payments, compensate tenant relocations, reimburse owners for legal and consulting services, review and process approval memos, track expenditures, report variances, conduct financial analysis, and manage budget control.
- Perform Property Acquisition Closing functions to ensure timely transfer of funds for transfer of property ownership, and ensure proper supporting documentation in place for audit purposes.
- Communicate with Property Acquisition Officers, Finance, and external legal counsels to ensure timely processing of Closing requests.
- Develop, coordinate, and monitor the property accruals and budgets of the assigned portfolio of property acquisitions projects. Review and process budget table for the approval memo to meet acquisition requirements, prior to acquisition of the property.
- Review and process legal invoices for all closings to ensure accurate reporting of expenses for each project.
- Review and summarize contracts, property legal documentation, the Expropriations Act and other relevant documentation pertinent to the acquisition.
- Work closely with PETRA property data management database to ensure information is updated, correct, appropriately disseminated to various audiences, and accurately reflected in all reporting.
- Present data in dashboards, charts, graphs and tables to capture and present meaningful information for use by management to identify and implement process improvements.
- Additional property acquisition closing, payment and documentation responsibilities as required.
Qualifications :
Education : Post Secondary Degree in Real Estate, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
Preferred Work Experience : At least 3+ years of experience in property accounting, cost control, budget control, real estate analysis, and lease administration. Professional experience as a real estate law clerk also applicable.
Preferred Sector Experience : Real estate / property acquisition experience preferred. Public infrastructure project experience an asset.
Technical and Language Skills Requirements :
Advanced proficiency in MSExcel (pivot tables and formulas) (will be tested).Proficiency with Power BI (may be tested).Proficiency with Primavera Contract Manager, Oracle Unifier, EcoSys or similar system preferred.Proficiency with MS Project, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint preferred.Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.Task -Based Qualifications and Additional Attributes :
Demonstrated knowledge of property acquisition closings, including budget, project schedule, forecasts, contract administration, and documentation.Demonstrated experience in real estate transactions, interpreting contracts, lease administration, property accounting, or paralegal work.Strong ability to multi-task and perform in a high-pressure environment with multiple deadlines.Creative thinker, with ability to quickly problem solve and take initiative to devise solutions.Demonstrated record of professional conduct and character. Responsible, reliable and works to deadlines.Proven ability to professionally handle confidential information and exercise good judgement in the interpretation and application of instructions and organization policy.Superior attention to detail, and organized, methodical approach to completion of tasks.Strong relationship management skills. Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and collaboratively, and in an advisory capacity, and liaise effectively with a wide and diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.Additional Requirements :
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request.Ability to work both remotely and onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies.Ability to declare personal Non-Conflict of Interest in execution of assignment responsibilities.Ability to complete a satisfactory Provincial Government security check, prior to assignment start.Provision of certification of AODA and OHSA online training course completion prior to assignment start.Additional satisfactory Background Checks, Technical Skills Evaluations, and Employment References as required.Application Notes :
Recommended Application Date : Kindly submit your resume as soon as possible, as our client will not accept applications after January 26 2026. We are screening and shortlisting Candidates immediately and qualified applications may be contacted same day as date of application.