Job Description / Duties

Provide real estate services to a dynamic provincial government agency

Senior Project Officer (Real Estate)

Burnaby, BC

You will assist in the management of BC Housing’s real estate portfolio by providing various real estate services.

You will provide services, in a team environment and within a project management framework, which may include:

- the acquisition of real estate (client needs assessment, site search and selection, value analysis, negotiations, due diligence, etc.)
- the disposition of real estate (developing and implementing marketing strategies, negotiations, contract management, etc.),
- property management (negotiating leases, licenses, SRWs and encroachments, dispute resolution, etc.)
- providing strategic real estate advice (market research, feasibility and risk analysis, financial analysis, land use planning and development, approvals, due diligence, etc.)

You will serve both internal and external clients by understanding their goals and objectives and providing the real estate services tailored to achieve those goals and objectives. You will retain and direct external consultants, lawyers, brokers and other service providers to assist you.

Qualifications / Required Skills

To be considered for this role you should have six years experience relating to real estate development, commercial real estate sales, real estate appraisal or real estate management, and a university degree in business administration, project management, land use planning, real estate development, real estate financing or a related field. You should have superior analytical, planning, organizational and problem solving skills, a proven ability to manage complex projects and experience negotiating complex real estate deals. Designated membership in a professional association such as the Appraisal Institute of Canada or the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia is an asset. A good knowledge of real estate law in British Columbia is an asset.

Prior to applying, please review the job description for this position.

Please Note: This positions requires:

- Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Ability to travel

** Successful applicant(s) will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal record check **

Additional Information

Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work, competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position. This information will be used as part of the selection process.


When applying, please submit a cover letter and your application in **one** single document as a word or pdf file only .


Please Note: Only applications submitted using the BC Housing Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted.

Please note: As part of the application process you will be prompted to fill out a questionnaire which must be completed in order for your application to be considered. You will not be able to go back at a later time to complete the questionnaire so please allot up to 5 minutes to fill it out after submitting your resume and cover letter

This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada; at this time, we will not be considering agency represented candidates.

Candidates are encouraged to apply directly to BC Housing.

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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This posting will be advertised on www.bchousing.org/careers until the position is filled.

Contact Information

http://www.bchousing.org/careers

Employer Profile

BC Housing--one of BC's Top Employers for 2015--is the provincial Crown agency that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province.