Manager, Real Estate Operations

Job Description

Manager Real Estate Operations

Competition Number : 26 / 17

Posting Scope : Internal / External

Posted Date : January 20 2026

Closing Date : February : 30 PM PST

Department : Community Safety Wellbeing and Partnerships Department

Posting Type : Continuous (Regular Full-Time)

Work schedule : Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week)

Salary : Pay Band 6 ($127530.97 to $150035.56)

Job Code : 3170

Employee Group : This is an Exempt position

Number of Vacancies : 1

EDO

The successful candidate may be eligible for earned days off earning up to two days per month in recognition of time worked beyond core operational hours. Such arrangements are subject to change based on operational needs.

Position Summary :

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director - Strategic Real Estate the position will effectively help the Strategic Real Estate Division (the Division) manage the Citys real estate portfolio with a focus on developing and delivering programs to increase the Citys return on its portfolio ensure that the Citys other departments have the real estate solutions to support their work and to ensure sound management of real property assets within the Divisions portfolio. This dynamic role requires an individual who will continually lead the identification development and implementation of creative and appropriate solutions for generating returns from third-party use of City lands. Lastly the role will work with internal and external parties to implement solutions that advance the Citys strategic goals and priorities.

Major Accountabilities :

• Managing the Citys leasing and third-party land use agreements through the negotiation drafting and operational oversight of various land use agreements (e.g. commercial and non-commercial leases licenses and operating agreements).
• Direct and oversee asset planning and property management activities to ensure City-owned buildings and lands under the management of the Division are managed effectively. This oversight includes the development of asset plans capital and operating budgets lifecycle assessments and prioritization of maintenance and renewal investments.
• Negotiate and / or manage construction contracts for real property capital improvements preventative maintenance and lifecycle replacement projects on land and related assets under the management of the Division or in support of other City business areas where the Division is providing a project support role.
• Support the Citys strategic decision-making by providing due diligence risk assessments provide advice on land-use implications and options for securing (both voluntary and expropriation related) granting or disposing of real property interests.
• Negotiate and prepare land-related agreements such as leases licenses operating agreements land title instruments and purchase / sale documents while ensuring alignment with City objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the interests of the Division while collaborating effectively with City departments other organizations government agencies and the public including liaising with federal provincial and municipal officials liaising with other organizations on policy best practices for commercial leasing the management of public lands and developments and responding to public inquiries.
• Prepare and report out on Council reports legal documents financial analyses and technical materials which may include strata documents disclosure statements air space parcel agreements or cost-sharing arrangements.
• Perform other related duties in support of the Citys real property and asset management functions as required.

Qualifications :

To apply for this opportunity you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4 : 30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity diversity inclusion and accessibility into our programs policies spaces and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous racialized immigrants persons with disabilities 2SLGBTQIA or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Portfolio Management,Microsoft Word,Asset Management,Yardi,Microsoft Excel,Administrative Experience,DocuSign,Property Management,negotiation,Contracts,Google Suite

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 127530 - 150035