Property Agent 1

Overview

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city-and their careers-forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time

Scope

Working within the Asset Management Section of Realty Services, the Property Agent is a skilled real estate professional with experience in leasing and property management. The successful candidate will be a team player, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across a variety of projects and property types to maximize the financial performance of their portfolio and advising on capital improvements and value-added strategies. This position offers hybrid work opportunities and a blend of office and field work pertaining to the acquisition, disposition, leasing and management of real property.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and drafts offers, lease and license agreements, amendments, surrenders, rent reviews, statutory rights of way and other agreements for use of property.
• Carries out market research, prepares rent proposals and reviews third-party appraisal reports.
• Field real estate inquiries and explores new revenue growth opportunities through proactive management of the Citys land inventory, making recommendations and executing plans to optimize land use.
• Dispose of surplus civic lands through completion of the road closures and sale process.
• Complete property management duties as required including completing property inspections, coordinating repairs and maintenance, demolitions and other contract administrative tasks.
• Prepare memos and reports and make recommendations to management in respect of policies, procedures and best practices pertaining to municipal real estate.
• Support civic infrastructure projects through the acquisition of partial and fee simple rights.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two (2) year diploma in a related technology or discipline with a minimum of 3 years of current related experience.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
• Eligibility for membership in either the International Right of Way Association, the Appraisal Institute of Canada, or the Real Estate Institute of BC.
• A valid and unrestricted drivers license with a safe driving record.
• Progression to accomplishing the SR/WA designation is considered an asset.

Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 1

Pay Grade: 26
Pay Steps Hourly Rate (2024 Rates) Step 1 $45.61 Step 2 ( 6 Months) $47.52 Step 3 (18 Months) $49.52 Step 4 (30 Months) $51.52

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until December 19, 2025