Job Description / Duties

Main Purpose and Function:
This position is responsible for moderately complex appraisal work, lease negotiations and the management of
residential properties held for civic use, while also assisting with the negotiation, acquisition, disposition and
leasing of commercial properties related to City Council priorities and initiatives. This position will be working as
part of the Real Estate Services team on the City's portfolio of properties.

Key Contacts and Reporting Relationships:
Reporting to the Supervisor of Property Negotiations, the incumbent will also be in frequent contact with the
Associate Director and Director of Real Estate Services, interdepartmental staff, and external clients,
professionals and contractors.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities:
Working under the guidance of the Supervisor of Property Negotiations in the Real Estate Services team, a
Property Negotiator I is responsible for rent reviews and the negotiation of residential tenancy agreements;
negotiating license agreements and easements; performing a variety of appraisal tasks relative to the purchase,
sale or rental of properties; providing consultation and coordination of plans for various properties with other
City Departments.
Specific duties shall also include assistance with acquisitions and dispositions; negotiation and the preparation
of parking leases, commercial leases agreements and renewals; negotiation of use clauses, material
contractual terms and related matters, and; analysis of market trends.
Considerable tact, diplomacy and patience are exercised by the Property Negotiator I in maintaining
harmonious relationships with property owners and tenants. The work is performed with a high degree of
independent action and responsibility.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Education and Experience:
Diploma in Urban Land Economics or related discipline or completion of a recognized certification program
(appraisal option) and considerable experience in real property appraisal and negotiation work, or an equivalent
combination of training and experience.

Licenses, Certificates and Registrations:
Eligibility for certification as an Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI), Certified Residential Appraiser
or with the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia (RIBC), or an equivalent designation.
A driver's license for the Province of British Columbia. The license must not include any restrictions that would
affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities. Transportation arrangements must meet the
operational requirements of the department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Working knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures relating to the appraisal of all types of
property; ability to determine purchase, rental or sale value of properties.
• Considerable knowledge of policies and regulations concerning the acquisition, management and
disposal of all types of property, including the ability to draft lease, purchase or sale agreements.
• Thorough knowledge of current realty values, construction costs, zoning and building bylaws, market
trends, major Civic or private development projects, mortgages and leases and their influence on
property value.
• Ability to successfully meet and negotiate with property owners or their representatives and deal with
tenants, realtors, businesspeople and the general public.
• Ability to prepare detailed technical reports related to the appraisal of all types of property
• Good problem solving and analytical skills; familiarity with current business software.
• Excellent communication skills to deal tactfully with property owners, tenants, realtors, civic staff,
committees and the business community.
• Ability to perform work with minimal supervision; must be able to exercise sound independent judgment
and handle a complex workload with changing priorities.

Additional Information

Business Unit/Department: Real Estate & Facilities Mgmt (1100)

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: January 2018

Salary: Pay Grade GR-027: $39.69 to $46.88 per hour

Contact Information

https://jobs.vancouver.ca/job/Vancouver-Property-Negotiator-I-Brit/438951800/

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