Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.
CPG’s workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.
Our Property Acquisitions department within the Pre-Construction Services Division of the Capital Projects Group (CPG) is looking for a Senior Property Officer on our Appraisals and Valuations team to ensure that property and various other property rights, necessary for the Regional Express Rail (RER) GO Expansion and Subways capital projects, are acquired by Metrolinx in accordance with Ministry and Corporate guidelines.
What will I be doing?
Support the delivery of preliminary opinions and/or estimates of value of various property interests, as requested, on a case by case or project basis
Ensure accurate incorporation of estimates of value into estimates of preliminary project cost estimates, creation of property budgets and various other organization reporting and tracking systems
Supervise and/or arrange for property appraisals to be conducted by contracted external consultants
Support additional due diligence and pre-acquisition work required to be completed by consultants, including surveys and draft reference plans and draft expropriation plans
Support negotiations and acquisitions via internal staff, external staff via Vendors of Record, internal Legal Services or external legal counsel and/or Property Acquisition Units
Negotiate and/or provide oversight on contracts and/or fees with consultants, project cost sharing agreements with public or private organizations, approvals with other authorities having jurisdiction
Support acquisition of land or interests in land by expropriation in accordance with corporate policy, in support of Legal Services and the Expropriations Act, including interface with the Ministry of Transportation, as may be required
Coordinate with the internal Corporate Real Estate team on property management and maintenance requirements related to appraisals for newly acquired project related property
Support the digital record keeping processes, stage and status reporting throughout the acquisitions process including input to the monthly reports prepared for the Senior Management Team
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
Completion of a university degree in Business Administration, Urban Land Economics or related field or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
Completion of a recognized Real Estate, Planning and/or Project Management designation would be an asset
Member of the Appraisal Institute of Canada with an AACI designation or working towards completion of the AACI is an asset
Demonstrated experience in leasing, property management, negotiations, appraisal and assessment, acquisitions and dispositions ideally for an owner/public sector agency within a multi-billion-dollar (i.e. >$1B) infrastructure/transit project environment
Experience with or strong knowledge of the Expropriations Act
Strong knowledge of real estate practices and principles, land titles; commercial leasing, property appraisals, negotiations, acquisitions and dispositions.
Extensive experience with building systems, construction practices, and service contracts related to operations and management of all types of facilities will be an asset
Highly skilled in exercising tact, initiative, and resourcefulness to draft valuations and appraisals
Experience with various procurement methods, both traditional and non-traditional (especially P3) would be preferred
Exceptional analytical, problem solving, negotiation, oral/written/presentation skills to negotiates fees, contractual terms and agreements, obtain approvals and handle contractual claims
Don’t Meet Every Requirement?
If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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