Job Description / Duties

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Prince George

Property Acquisition Coordinator
$65,252.73 - $74,396.51 annually

An excellent senior opportunity for a dedicated professional

The Property Acquisition Coordinator is responsible for managing all property acquisition activities and delivery of property for projects, including resource budgeting, contract management, appraisal valuation, business valuation, land survey, road closures, expropriation and related project management. The position leads, plans and manages property acquisition projects for fee simple, crown land, gravel pits, statutory rights of ways, temporary licenses and easements. This includes resource budgeting and managing contractors. The Property Acquisition Coordinator provides expert advice and oversees and negotiates property settlements and tenure conflicts along with managing, developing and evaluating the work of independent consultants. The position organizes, assists and leads expropriation proceedings.

The Property Acquisition Coordinator manages conduct of post acquisition, road closures and land exchanges. The Property Acquisition Coordinator identifies surplus land and provides strategic preparation for disposition to maximize value and transfer to BC Transportation Financing Authority directing land sale credits back to the projects. The position plays a key role in acquiring property for capital, preservation and district projects to ensure property is delivered legally, on time and on budget. In support of these deliverables, the position leads, manages and undertakes request for proposals and contracts for services.

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Qualifications for this role include:

• Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in Urban Land Economics with Appraisal Option, or professionally recognized training in business administration, management, commerce or appraisal.
• Accreditation with the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AACI) or RI(BC) Appraisal Option.
• A minimum of five years of experience in project or program management, property acquisition, survey or negotiation; preferably in the public sector.
• Experience in planning, coordinating and managing projects and contract services.
• Valid B.C. driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel as assignments dictate.

For more information and to apply online by February 1, 2021, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/73071

Salary: $65,252.73 - $74,396.51 annually

Contact Information

For more information and to apply online by February 1, 2021, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/73071