Project Leader - Realty Services

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Ontario is seeking a Project Leader for Realty Services to manage real estate projects, negotiate property transactions, and prepare reports for senior management. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in real estate and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience in real estate functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of land registry practices and legislation.
• Previous municipal experience is a considerable asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects related to property management and disposal.
• Negotiate the acquisition of property for municipal purposes.
• Prepare draft reports to Council and Senior Management.

Skills

Real estate principles

Market research and analysis

Excellent communication

Stakeholder negotiations

Education

Post-secondary education

Real estate designation (preferred)

Job description

Project Leader - Realty Services

Req ID:26958

Vacancy Type: Temporary

Number of Positions:1

Duration of Contract: Up to 2 years

Closing Date:10/05/2025

Lead projects related to the obtainment, management and disposal of property and property rights on behalf of the City. Provide professional consulting services including: negotiate leases, licences, easements and other limited interest agreements on behalf of the City both as landlord and tenant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides the delivery of primary lines of business to client departments by carrying out the selection, negotiation, appraisal, acquisition, management and disposal of property and property rights including: negotiate leases, licences, easements and other limited interest agreements on behalf of the City both as landlord and tenant.
• Negotiates the acquisition of property for municipal purposes.
• Disposes of surplus City property in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Reviews appraisal reports for the acquisition, lease, disposal and cash in lieu of parkland dedication payments of property.
• Collects, categorizes and analyses sales data based on Registry Office records.
• Maintains, coordinates arrangements for encroachment agreements on City property.
• Responds to inquiries from other departments, government agencies and the public on property issues.
• Prepares draft reports to Council, Committee and Senior Management.
• Implements strategies, policies and procedures to ensure maximum return on City real estate assets.
• Optimize the performance of City real estate assets through the real estate life cycle by adhering to appropriate lease and land management practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Post secondary education from a recognized university or college.
• Completion of one or more real estate designation from Appraisal Institute of Canada, International Right of Way Association, or Real Estate Institute of Canada is preferred.
• Minimum five years experience in the application of real estate functions related to: commercial leasing, property acquisition and disposal, stakeholder negotiations, encroachments, land management and land use planning, property appraisal, expropriation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of real estate principles, land registry practices and applicable real estate laws and legislation.
• Strong background in commercial-industrial investment real estate markets.
• Ability to perform high level market research and analysis.
• Excellent communication, advocacy and report writing skills.
• Previous municipal experience is a considerable asset.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 49.16 - $ 65.54

Hours of Work:35

Work Location:Civic Centre - 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga - Hybrid office environment with regular attendance at City Hall as per City policy (onsite presence 3 days a week)

Department/Division/Section:CPS/Corporate Services Dept, CPS/Corporate Business Services Division, Realty Services

Non-Union/Union: Non Union

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [e-mail] citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.