Real Estate Officer, Western Canada

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What is the opportunity?

An important member of RBC Royal Trust, the Real Estate Officer is accountable for the administration of various real estate activities and tasks from the initial onboarding of the property to its disposition.

You will also be accountable for undertaking annual reviews of trust and protection mandate accounts which hold real estate assets, with the mitigation of risks and liabilities being the core objective of these reviews.

From time to time this role requires travel to various properties in BC, AB, SK, MB which entails, in part, risk assessments prior to business acceptance.

What will you do?

• Visit respective properties prior to business acceptance and complete risk assessments
• Liaise with third-party vendors (appraisers, Realtors, property management companies, insurers etc.) to undertake various functions
• Regularly review the properties held in trust and protection mandate accounts and assist the Royal Trust relationship managers with any property-related issues
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of properties and oversight of third-party vendors associated with the assigned properties
• Coordinate all property related maintenance (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems etc.), as well as sourcing the materials, supplies, tools, and equipment for building operation
• Establish and monitor ongoing preventative maintenance programs for each property
• Ensure records and data pertinent to the various operations are kept up-to-date

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 2-5 years or more of experience in property / asset management (Residential / Commercial / Industrial / Multi-Family)
• Undergraduate degree
• Ability to work under expediated timelines and multi task several files at once
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• knowledge of residential tenancies acts / legislation and property management concepts, requirements, and considerations
• working knowledge of building structures, operating systems, physical plant maintenance, property acquisition and disposition, and leasing principles and strategies
• Comfortable travelling long distance and between provinces when required (BC,AB, SK, MB)

Nice-to-have

• Certified Property Manager (CPM) and / or Real Property Administrator (RPA) designations
• Fiduciary experience in a Trust company
• Sound judgment and understanding of risk management

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.

We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work

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