Transportation Infrastructure Management Division / Design and Engineering Branch City: Kingston Job term: 1 Permanent $1,429.15 - $1,748.69 Per week* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Do you have experience in real estate and related services? Join our dynamic team at the Ministry of Transportation's Design and Engineering Branch, Property Section, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Provincial Highways in the East Region. Our office is responsible for obtaining property rights for the construction and maintenance of Provincial Highways in the East Region, as well as providing interim land management and/or disposal of land. Your expertise will be crucial in preparing valuation recommendations for property impacts, you'll negotiate property acquisitions with owner's and recommend compensation settlements, and you'll also manage interim land activities, including the sale of surplus land. Plus, you'll collaborate with engineering staff, legal services, consultants, and supervisors to meet deadlines. As a key member of our team, you'll interact frequently with property owners, stakeholders, and team members, including over the phone and in person. If you excel at building relationships and navigating detailed discussions, consider exploring this position further. Please note: This position is located in Kingston, ON, with some travel within the East Region. About the job Negotiate property acquisitions and recommend compensation settlements. Prepare valuation recommendations for property impacts like crop damage and business loss. Recommend and implement expropriation proceedings. Manage property activities, including disposing of surplus land and coordinating repairs. Prepare and review property appraisal reports for various land uses. Work with engineering staff, legal services, consultants, and supervisors to meet deadlines. Procure and manage consultants and contractors.



What you bring to the team Mandatory requirements This position requires the successful candidates to have a valid G driver's license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidates providing proof of a valid driver's license, upon being hired. Real Estate Knowledge Knowledge of property appraisal, agreements, negotiations, disposal, and land management. Experience in acquiring, managing, and disposing of property rights. Expertise in real estate matters, including land use planning, legal agreements, engineering drawings, surveys, and appraisal reports. Ability to interpret and apply relevant statutes and regulations (e.G., Expropriations Act, Planning Act). Communication, Negotiation, and Interpersonal Skills Ability to negotiate with property owners and their legal representatives. Strong written and oral communication skills. Problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve issues. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. Effective communication to discuss agreements and produce detailed reports. Business Skills Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions, survey plans, and engineering drawings. Experience in preparing property appraisal reports and related documentation. Ability to prepare detailed reports and correspondence. Experience with consultant hiring, monitoring, and evaluation. Arithmetic skills to adjust comparable sales properties and calculate compensation. Computer Skills You are proficient with Microsoft Office and database applications. Don't meet every qualification? If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad,



and you just might be the right candidate! How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us. Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy What we offer The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We offer: a defined benefit pension plan maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents comprehensive health plan life and disability insurance versatile work arrangements collegial and professional work culture career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas on-the-job training to support your success in the role All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the position(s) language section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Real Estate Officer (Kingston)
🏢 Fonction publique de l'Ontario
📍 Kingston