Job Description / Duties

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Supervisor, Real Estate Portfolio Administration, the Real Estate Financial Administrator is responsible for coordinating the administration of commercial leases, BC Housing office leases, and roof-top licenses. He/She/They track, assess and report on the financial performance of the various property portfolios, provides direct support to the real estate team on matters of taxation and property assessment issues and advises Non-Profit Housing Providers on taxation and assessment inquiries. The position assists the supervisor in conducting research with the Land Titles Office, Corporate Registry, Site Registry, BC Assessment, local governments, and other sources to support the purchase, sale, leasing, and licensing of properties, and prepares reports and recommendations.

Qualifications / Required Skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Completion of a college diploma in a relevant discipline such as real estate administration, business administration, accounting, or finance.
Completion of a certificate in accounting and courses related to real estate administration, including lease portfolio management.
Considerable progressive related work experience in real estate administration in a highly computerized environment.
Sound experience in reviewing property assessments, financial statements, taxation, annual reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Some experience in commercial lease management, licensing, and performing real estate research.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Extensive knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices and processes associated with real estate administration and portfolio performance.
Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and processes.
Considerable knowledge and understanding of contract law, legal agreements, legal instruments, and registration processes with respect to real estate.
Considerable knowledge and understanding of business tools, templates, and processes to support real estate administration functions.
Sound knowledge of and expertise in enterprise applications such as JDE, Oracle.
Sound practical knowledge of and proficiency in standard word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other relevant applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Outlook).
Ability to read land surveys and other site drawings.
Ability to function effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment when dealing with a broad range of audiences.
Ability to take ownership of tasks and drive them through to completion; work under pressure in meeting deadlines and changing priorities; and find and implement creative and practical solutions to problems.
Excellent research, analytical, problem-solving, conceptual thinking, planning and organizational skills.
Excellent mathematical aptitude and excellent attention to detail.
Valid BC Driver’s License.
Due to the nature of this role, a valid class 5 driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required

Salary: ($56,825.33 - $64,454.88 Annually)

Contact Information

hr_admin@bchousing.org

Employer Profile

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership.  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.

Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).
An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
Participation in community and charitable events.