Job Description / Duties

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.

Additional Information

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

Please Note: This position 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 **


BC Housing—one of BC's Top Employers for 2016—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. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.
To be considered for this competition, 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.

To apply for the role of Senior Project Officer {Real Estate} or to view the full job description and other opportunities, please visit www.bchousing.org/careers.

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Contact Information

http://www.bchousing.org/careers

Employer Profile

BC Housing—one of BC's Top Employers for 2016—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.