Property Agent - Burnaby, Canada - BC Housing

BC Housing

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Burnaby, Canada

1 week ago

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Position Summary:

PROPERTY AGENT

Job ID: 4690

REGULAR/FULL-TIME

Location:
BURNABY, BC
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Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance

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.

THE ORGANIZATION

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.

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Our mission is making a difference in people's lives and communities through safe, affordable and quality housing.

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:

Inhouse 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 lunchandlearn lectures and seminars.
Recognition programs including longterm 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.

Please note:
Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status

PROPERTY AGENT:

($80, $93,540.00 Annually)

***The Property Agent is responsible for providing a wide range of real estate services relating to the acquisition, development, management and disposal of land for BC Housing and the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation. He/She/They generates creative and innovative opportunities and brings partners together to support the Provincial Government's objective of creating social, affordable and mixed market housing, group homes and specialized facilities. The incumbent collaborates with non-profit societies, for-profit organizations, faith groups, owners of existing housing, Indigenous, federal and local governments and others to locate, secure and re-purpose available land, and is responsible for undertaking in-depth feasibility, due diligence and risk analyses to ensure that transactions (many of which are of considerable complexity and magnitude) are successful and meet project objectives. The position is also responsible for leasing, property management, real estate administration, and real estate research and analysis; for retaining and instructing brokers, lawyers and other professionals and service providers in fulfilling requirements; and for providing advice and consultation to senior BC Housing staff on all real estate matters.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

Bachelor's degree in real estate management, development, valuation or financing, business administration, project management, land use planning or other relevant field.
Extensive progressive real estate experience, including negotiating complex transactions and leases through creativity, influence, and persuasion.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Extensive knowledge of real estate appraisal methodology, real estate administration, real estate development, property management, risk management and construction.
Extensive knowledge of real property law in a British Columbia context
Sound knowledge and understanding of project management philosophies, theories and principles, including project scoping, budget development, financial management, scheduling, quality assurance and project team coordination
Working knowledge of the law and government policies regarding the duty to consult and accommodate Indigenous when considering the disposition of real estate assets
Working knowledge and understanding of BC Housing's programs, development, financial and lending policies, specifically rel