Job Description / Duties

Main Purpose and Function

The Property Contract Negotiator is responsible for contract and relationship management, and negotiation work in the leasing and rental of property required for various civic uses. The position negotiates and manages contracts with owners and tenants, stakeholders, partners and landlords; negotiates easements, rights of way, lease and license agreements; performs a variety of tasks relative to the rental of properties which may include rent appraisals; providing consultation and coordinating plans for various properties managed by the Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation.



Specific Duties/Responsibilities

Negotiates and manages new agreements and/or renewals with new and existing owners or proposed tenants of Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation controlled owned/leased commercial and civic property
Negotiates easements and rights-of-way over City owned property or another owner’s property;
Negotiates agreements and contracts for the use and occupation of City or Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation controlled property by a variety of organizations.
Prepares property and facility agreements
Actively manages the relationships between the Park Board and Tenant as it relates to terms of the tenure agreement;
Ensures that the Parks Board is administering the terms of the agreement in a fair and equitable manner;
Ensures that industry standard “best practices” are being undertaken to the maintenance and up-keep of the lands and/or buildings by the Parks Board and the tenant..
May oversee or manage a small team operating a City facility.
Utilization of effective document management techniques.
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications / Required Skills

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience:

Diploma from a post secondary institution or university, preferably in Real Estate and/or Property Management.
Considerable experience in real property contract management and negotiation work OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Eligibility for certification as an Accredited Appraiser, Canadian Institute (AACI) or Certified Residential Appraiser (CRA), Real Estate Institute of British Columbia (RIBC) or equivalent designation.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of managing and evaluating all types of property and facilities through negotiation.
Considerable knowledge of policies and regulations concerning the management of all types of property and facilities.
Considerable knowledge of leases as to their relevancy to value of property being acquired.
Considerable knowledge of Zoning and Building By-laws.
Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures relating to the work.
Intermediate skills using MS Office; familiarity with SAP and/or other facility programs.
Ability to successfully meet and negotiate with property owners, tenants and stakeholders and the general public.
Ability to appraise and determine rental value of subject property.
Thorough experience and knowledge of contract management as they relate to property and facilities.
Ability to travel to various sites is required.
Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia.

Additional Information

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.



Business Unit/Department: Board of Parks & Recreation (1400)

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Parks

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: June, 2024

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-027: $47.62 to $56.27 per hour



Application Close: May 12, 2024

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Salary: Pay Grade GR-027: $47.62 to $56.27 per hour

Contact Information

Apply here: https://jobs.vancouver.ca/job-invite/40902/

Employer Profile

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

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