Job Description / Duties

This position involves complex property appraisal, advisory and negotiation work in the field investigation and valuation of property for City acquisition, expropriation, sale, exchange, lease, statutory right of way, rental or other purposes. The Property Valuator – Negotiator 1 conducts land sales by public tender or through negotiation; completes a wide variety of property appraisals; acts in the best interests of the City in a variety of property negotiations; reviews and completes land sale reports. Other duties include: the market analyses and maintenance of a variety of records, documents, statistical information and related materials as required; defend, substantiate and explain valuation, findings and provide advice and guidance relating to land policy, real property transactions and related matters; liaise with internal and external stakeholders and provide information and assistance in matters related to the work. The appraisal, negotiation, land sale and advisory work is performed with considerable independence of judgement and action with more complex problems being referred or discussed with a superior.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Performs related work as required. Qualifications include a high school diploma and completion of a recognized real estate appraisal course plus considerable related experience in real property appraisal and negotiation work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Certification as an Accredited Appraiser (Canadian Institute) or Real Estate Institute (BC) - Appraisal Option, or an equivalent designation is required. Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques in appraising real property and in property acquisition through negotiation and the sale of land through public tender is required. Additional requirements include sound knowledge of the regulations and by-laws relative to subdivision control, zoning, building and other legislation affecting real property. The ability to research and analyze data and prepare reports;maintain a variety of records and other related material; maintain effective working relationships across the organization is essential. A valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence is required.

Additional Information

Status: Temporary Full Time (to December 31, 2017).

Please apply by Monday, April 25, 2016.

Salary: $5,862 – 6,112 – 6,364 – 6,638 – 6,926/month (Pay Grade 27)

Contact Information

Please apply on our website www.burnaby.ca/careers.

Employer Profile

The City of Burnaby is a great place to live, learn, work and play. We are committed to strengthening our overall well-being and growing into the future as a liveable, vibrant and sustainable community. Burnaby works to facilitate an engaged and active citizenry, a healthy economy and a real respect for the natural environment. We use that overall sense of pride in also ensuring that we hire individuals who have the same drive and determination we do.