Job Description / Duties

Main Purpose & Function
The Supervisor, Property Negotiations is responsible for managing a team of professional real estate specialists,
overseeing the sales, acquisitions and leasing of City-owned land and buildings.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
The role requires an in-depth knowledge of property valuation, current realty values, market trends, major civic and
private development projects, mortgages and leases, and demonstrated experience in negotiation.

Further, the applicant requires the ability to prepare detailed technical reports; good problem solving and analytical skills; excellent communication skills to deal tactfully with property owners, tenants, realtors, civic staff, committees and the business community. Must be able to exercise sound independent judgment and handle a complex workload with changing priorities. Considerable experience in performing and evaluating appraisals, and considerable experience in a comprehensive real estate operation in a supervisory capacity.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Either a Bachelor of Commerce, Urban Land Economics or an accredited designation in Property Appraisal. Also
required is a valid BC Driver’s License.
Applicants must have strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex information in both written and verbal form; possessing a strong familiarity with current business software (VanMap, Microsoft Office, Real Net, BC On-line, SAP) and knowledge of City procedures and policies are an asset.

Additional Information

Job Posting Title
Supervisor, Property Negotiations

Company
Our employees help Vancouver consistently rank as one of the world's most livable cities. We are one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, and Best Employers for New Canadians. Vancouver is striving to become the greenest city in the world by 2020. You too can make a difference by applying for the following opportunity.

Department
Real Estate Services, Real Estate & Facilities Management

Competition #
2013-0510

Application Close
October 20, 2013

Employment Type
Regular Full Time

Affiliation
CUPE Local 15 Bargaining Unit (VMECW)

Salary: Pay Grade 34 : $49.76 to $58.85 per hour

Contact Information

To apply, please visit www.vancouver.ca/jobs

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Vancouver is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employer Profile

The City of Vancouver's mission is to create a great city of communities that cares about our people, our environment, and our opportunities to live, work, and prosper.

The City of Vancouver's 10,000 employees help make Vancouver one of the world's most liveable cities.

If you are motivated, talented, and committed to making a positive difference in the community, consider joining our innovative and rewarding workplace.