Inspector

Real Estate Council of Ontario; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) is seeking Inspectors for our Audit & Inspection team to conduct risk-based inspections of real estate brokerages across Ontario. These permanent roles emphasize field work with periodic office attendance in a hybrid model.

Inspectors assess compliance, prepare clear reports, and provide guidance to brokerages while supporting investigations and enforcement actions as required. Strong accounting and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in auditing or related roles is an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting for brokerages.
• Ability to travel across Ontario.
• Experience in back-office real estate brokerage administration is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection activities of brokerages under TRESA.
• Review trust and general accounting records to assess financial risk.
• Prepare inspection reports and recommendations for action.
• Provide guidance on compliance policies to brokerages.
• Support investigators during inspections and tribunals as needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Auditing

Real estate regs

Accounting processes

Independent work

Communication

TRESA knowledge

Job description

The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) is seeking Inspectors for our Audit & Inspection team. We have five permanent positions available to start immediately.

About RECO

As Ontario’s regulator of more than 110,000 real estate agents and brokerages (often referred to as registrants), RECO administers and enforces the law that regulates trading in real estate in Ontario and enhances consumer confidence in the real estate services sector. RECO’s commitment to pursuing trust in every transaction means consumers can navigate the real estate market with confidence.

A modern regulator with approximately 170 employees, RECO is a collegial and dynamic environment where strategic agility, curiosity and empathy are valued.

Hybrid work environment

RECO has a ‘hybrid’ environment, which typically includes a minimum attendance in the office of two days per week, with some teams/positions requiring more frequent in-office attendance.

RECO’s commitment to diversity and inclusion: They aren’t just words to us!

RECO is committed to promoting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that includes awareness, education, and engagement-building opportunities for all employees.

The role

Under the direction of the Director, Audit & Inspection, an Inspector conducts timely, regular, risk-based, and special inspections of business operations registered under the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA).

The role involves assessing brokerage compliance through a practical review of records, trust and account activity, trade files, bank statements, reconciliations, ledgers, and related business documents.

Inspectors will most often work independently in the field, meeting with brokerage staff to clarify facts and processes, identify financial or operational risks, and determine whether records and practices support consumer protection and compliance with legislative requirements. Due to the field-based nature of this role, the majority of work is performed at brokerage locations throughout Ontario. Employees may be required to attend the office periodically for meetings, training, collaboration, or other business needs as directed by their manager.

RECO has adopted a hybrid work environment. All employees, including those who work predominantly remote or working in the field, may be required to attend the office from time to time based on business needs or as required at the direction of their manager. The role also includes preparing clear correspondence and inspection reports, making recommendations for corrective or enforcement action where appropriate, supporting investigators when inspection findings raise broader concerns, and providing evidence at tribunal hearings or in court when required.

Position responsibilities

Carry out the examination and inspection activities of business operations registered under TRESA including:

• Inspecting brokerages in a risk-based rotation or upon receipt of formal complaints by examining the trade files, bank statements, reconciliation reports, trust ledger, and all other statements.
• Reviewing commission trust, general bank accounts and other related or corporate accounts and records to determine financial difficulties or misuse of trust funds.
• Provide all necessary administrative functions related to inspections, including preparing correspondence, detailed reports of inspections, and recommendations for action.
• Provide interpretation and assistance to brokerages and their staff by providing information, clarification, and guidance on compliance policies and procedures.
• Identify and report on ongoing inspection problems; providing assistance to investigators as they conduct investigations; maintaining an up‑to‑date awareness of legislation and inspection methods, compliance trends, and an awareness of deceptive tactics and practices.

Qualifications and experience

• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles related to a real estate brokerage business,
• Auditing or related experience is an asset.
• Experience in back office real estate brokerage administration is an asset, including knowledge of brokerage operations, deal processing, regulatory compliance and trust account management.
• The ability to follow accounting processes, inspect reconciled trust and general accounting records.
• Ability to manage and organize large amounts of detailed information.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and must be able to schedule time and resources effectively.
• Strong verbal and written skills and the ability to summarize and present evidence and conduct interviews.
• Knowledge and understanding of judicial process, TRESA including the Code of Ethics, and the registrar’s requirements.
• Knowledge and awareness of real estate industry practices and changes (including negative and/or deceptive practices).
• Ability to travel and work throughout the Province of Ontario.

Core competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Judgement and decision making
• Integrity and professionalism
• Communication
• Accountability

Why work for RECO?

Working at RECO means contributing to an organization that supports a fair, transparent, and consumer-focused real estate marketplace.

What you can expect

• Purpose-driven work: Your contributions help protect consumers and strengthen one of Ontario’s largest and most important sectors.
• A modern, evolving regulator: We are innovating how we regulate and engage with the real estate sector, and your ideas and expertise will help shape the future.
• Professional growth: We invest in employee development, ongoing learning, and cross-functional exposure.
• Hybrid flexibility: Our hybrid model supports balance, flexibility, and wellbeing.
• Inclusive culture: You’ll work with people who care deeply about doing what’s right and delivering high-quality public service.

Posting date: August 17, 2026

Closing date: August 28, 2026

Grade: 6

Range: $65,709 – $82,136

RECO is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest.