Job Description / Duties

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties:

* Provides work leadership for the daily operation of the paralegal and property management function, systems and staff by: developing, recommending and implementing approved new or revised procedures to enhance productivity, efficiency and effectiveness; and ensuring even distribution of workload according to work priorities.

* Acquires property rights by: evaluating requirements, feasibility and timing of various private land rights, acting as an agent for Telus; applying to various provincial and federal agencies for Crown and First Nation land rights; and contacting and negotiating terms, conditions and rates within current provincial and/or federal guidelines for land rights.

* Analyzes and assigns the Property Coordinator 1 incumbents complex land use requests and referrals from both internal and external customers and determines if the proposal/request requires further technical and/or engineering review. Drafts and prepares letters of permission to implement approved recommendation.

* Provides direction and instruction to those who approve land use applications, implement proposals/requests and communicate transmission and distribution safety requirements and property use details to applicants. Performs field checks and inspections of BC Hydro’s fee owned properties and rights of way related to proposals/requests and permitted uses granted by BC Hydro.

* Performs some or all the duties of the Property Coordinator 1 job. Provides training, direction, advice and guidance to the incumbents in the Property Coordinator 1 job in respect to the preparation and registration of standard and non-standard legal documents for the acquisition, management and disposal of properties or property rights, ensuring that BC Hydro’s requirements are met.

* Conducts research regarding sale, acquisition, legal and historical uses of properties and property rights related to various projects, customers and other proposals; analyzes customer requests; arranges for, prepares and negotiates terms and conditions with internal customers and/or external parties; prepares agreements, documentation and required approvals; prepares reports, supporting data and recommendations.

* Conducts special research and analytical assignments.

* Provides technical guidance and training to internal customers and external parties on a variety of property related issues, processes and requirements; develops and prepares related training aids, manuals and seminar materials; coordinates and conducts training seminars for internal customers.

* Participates in the management of BC Hydro’s real estate leasing portfolio including telecommunications property rights, by: reviewing lease agreements and conducting site inspections both as landlord/tenant to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of agreements; monitoring and advising tenants of breaches/outstanding payments or other agreement problems and following up to take appropriate corrective action and negotiating a resolution.

* Reviews and approves financial documents to maintain BC Hydro property rights; approves payment requisitions for other staff members within assigned authority.

* Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications:

* Post secondary education in a related field of study (such as urban planning, land or environmental management, property management, legal administration/studies, law, business management, arts or science);

OR

* High School graduation or equivalent (such as B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma) plus 50% completion of one of the following: Diploma in Urban Land Economics (DULE), Diploma in Marketing Management (Professional Real Estate Option), Diploma in Real Estate, or the courses required for the SR/WA or the AACI designation;

AND

* Four (4) years of experience in the Property Coordinator 1 job or in a job where equivalent experience is gained in land transactions, property law, right of way acquisition principles, legal property transaction documentation, processes, procedures, and practices.

* Working towards Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) designation, Professional RI designation from the Real Estate Institute of BC (REIBC) or Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA) designation from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) is considered an asset.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca
* This is a MoveUP Full-Time Regular (FTR) Group 9 opportunity on the team based at LMS in Surrey. (8475 128th St. in Surrey)

* Works in a normal office environment with regular travel away from headquarters to conduct property assignments as required, including occasional overnight travel.

* Please note this role is classified as a Hybrid role under the flexible work model, which currently includes a mix of working from home and working in the office. At present, this role is expected to work in the office a minimum of two days per week however at times it could be more frequent due to operational requirements and does require flexibility.

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Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, V3N 4X8

* Please note we have two opportunities on the team one is a Permanent role, and the other is a Temporary (FTT) for approximately 18 months.

* Location address in Surrey is 8475 128th Street

Salary: $ 70,800.00 - 76,300.00

Contact Information

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html by 2026-02-12.

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Flexible work model role definitions
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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.

IBEW/Field – No option to work from home
Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.
Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week

Employer Profile

Source: BC Hydro
Job Title: Property Coordinator 2 (Property Rights Services) - Permanent
Job Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, V3N 4X8
Annual Salary: $ 70,800.00 - 76,300.00
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