Senior Property Agent

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Base pay range

CA$55.86/hr - CA$63.35/hr

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.

SCOPE

Working within the Asset Management Section of Realty Services, the Senior Property Agent is a highly 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 senior level 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 draft offers, lease and license agreements, amendments, surrenders, rent reviews, statutory rights of way and other agreements for use of property.
• Carry out market research, prepare rent proposals and review third-party appraisal reports.
• Field real estate inquiries and explore new revenue growth opportunities through proactive management of the City’s 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

Qualified applicants will have the following experience, education, and licenses/certificates:

• Completion of a two-year diploma in a related discipline such as Urban Land Economics, Real Property Management Licence or other relevant education.
• Possess a minimum of eight (8) years of real estate experience preferably in a property management environment with an emphasis on negotiation.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
• A valid BC Driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Eligibility for membership in either the International Right of Way Association, the Appraisal Institute of Canada, or the Real Estate Institute of BC.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good judgment, demonstrated aptitude and ability for tactful and diplomatic negotiation, along with solid analytical abilities.
• You are someone who sees the "Big Picture" and is a strategic thinker, aligning business practices to the overall direction of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively and positively with both staff and outside contacts.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries: Government Administration