Project Leader-Realty Services

Req ID: 28157
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: 09/30/2026

Job Summary

Lead complex real estate transaction negotiations involving the acquisition, disposition, and management of property and property rights on behalf of City departments, supporting operational requirements and critical infrastructure projects throughout the City of Mississauga. Provide strategic real estate consulting services and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including leases, licences, easements, encroachments, agreements of purchase and sale, and other limited-interest agreements. Act as a trusted advisor and project leader, representing the City's interests as both landlord and tenant while delivering effective, value-driven real estate solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides the delivery of primary lines of business to client departments by carrying out the selection, negotiation, appraisal, acquisition, management and disposal of property and property rights including: negotiate leases, licences, easements and other limited interest agreements on behalf of the City both as landlord and tenant.
• Negotiates the acquisition and disposal of property for municipal purposes.
• Disposes of surplus City property in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Reviews appraisal reports for the acquisition, lease, disposal and cash in lieu of parkland dedication payments of property.
• Collects, categorizes and analyses sales data based on Registry Office records.
• Maintains, coordinates arrangements for encroachment agreements on City property.
• Responds to inquiries from other departments, government agencies and the public on property issues.
• Prepares draft delegated authority and corporate reports to Council, Committee and Senior Management.
• Implements strategies, policies and procedures to ensure maximum return on City real estate assets.
• Optimize the performance of City real estate assets through the real estate life cycle by adhering to appropriate lease and land management practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Post secondary education from a recognized university or college.
• Completion of one or more real estate designation from Appraisal Institute of Canada, International Right of Way Association, or Real Estate Institute of Canada is preferred.
• Minimum three years’ experience in the application of real estate functions related to: commercial leasing, property acquisition and disposal, stakeholder negotiations, encroachments, land management and land use planning, property appraisal, expropriation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of real estate principles, land registry practices and applicable real estate laws and legislation.
• Strong background in commercial-industrial investment real estate markets.
• Ability to perform high level market research and analysis.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Excellent communication, advocacy and report writing skills.
• Previous municipal experience is a considerable asset.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 91,701.00 - $ 122,268.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Hybrid Workplace
Department/Division/Section: CPS/Corporate Services Dept , CPS/Corporate Business Services Division , Realty Services
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.