Property Coordinator

BC Hydro; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BC Hydro as a Property Coordinator to lead property management operations, negotiate land rights, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. This role offers a full-time opportunity with hybrid flexibility in Surrey, requiring a degree in legal studies or related fields and significant experience in property transactions.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in property transactions and property law.
• Demonstrated knowledge of land transactions and acquisition principles.
• Well-developed interpersonal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily operations for property management functions.
• Acquiring property rights and negotiating terms on behalf of BC Hydro.
• Reviewing and approving financial documents related to property rights.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Legal Studies or Business with focus on Real Estate

50% completion of Diploma in Urban Land Economics

Professional designation (AACI, SR/WA, CLO)

Job description

BC Hydro Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

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* Provides work leadership for the daily operation of the paralegal and property management function, systems and staff by: developing, recommending and implementing approved new or revised procedures to enhance productivity, efficiency and effectiveness; and ensuring even distribution of workload according to work priorities.

* Acquires property rights by: evaluating requirements, feasibility and timing of various private land rights, acting as an agent for Telus; applying to various provincial and federal agencies for Crown and First Nation land rights; and contacting and negotiating terms, conditions and rates within current provincial and/or federal guidelines for land rights.

* Analyzes and assigns the Property Coordinator 1 incumbents complex land use requests and referrals from both internal and external customers and determines if the proposal/request requires further technical and/or engineering review. Drafts and prepares letters of permission to implement approved recommendation.

* Provides direction and instruction to those who approve land use applications, implement proposals/requests and communicate transmission and distribution safety requirements and property use details to applicants. Performs field checks and inspections of BC Hydro’s fee owned properties and rights of way related to proposals/requests and permitted uses granted by BC Hydro.

* Performs some or all the duties of the Property Coordinator 1 job. Provides training, direction, advice and guidance to the incumbents in the Property Coordinator 1 job in respect to the preparation and registration of standard and non-standard legal documents for the acquisition, management and disposal of properties or property rights, ensuring that BC Hydro’s requirements are met.

* Conducts research regarding sale, acquisition, legal and historical uses of properties and property rights related to various projects, customers and other proposals; analyzes customer requests; arranges for, prepares and negotiates terms and conditions with internal customers and/or external parties; prepares agreements, documentation and required approvals; prepares reports, supporting data and recommendations.

* Conducts special research and analytical assignments.

* Provides technical guidance and training to internal customers and external parties on a variety of property related issues, processes and requirements; develops and prepares related training aids, manuals and seminar materials; coordinates and conducts training seminars for internal customers.

* Participates in the management of BC Hydro’s real estate leasing portfolio including telecommunications property rights, by: reviewing lease agreements and conducting site inspections both as landlord/tenant to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of agreements; monitoring and advising tenants of breaches/outstanding payments or other agreement problems and following up to take appropriate corrective action and negotiating a resolution.

* Reviews and approves financial documents to maintain BC Hydro property rights; approves payment requisitions for other staff members within assigned authority.

* Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

What you bring

* Degree in Legal Studies or Business with a focus on Real Estate, Land Use or Resource Land Management; OR 50% completion of the Diploma in Urban Land Economics; OR a professional designation in one of the following: Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI), Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA) or Certified Leasing Officer (CLO).

* Four (4) years of experience in the Property Coordinator 1 job or equivalent experience with a well developed and demonstrated knowledge of various land transactions, property law, right of way acquisition principles, legal property transaction documentation, processes, procedures, and practices.

* Well developed oral, written, presentation, interpersonal communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, teamwork and analytical skills are required.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

* This is a Full-Time Regular (FTR) Group 9 MoveUP opportunity on the team based in Surrey at our LMS location and will be posted concurrently.

* Please note this role is classified as a Hybrid role under the flexible work model, which currently includes a mix of working from home and working in the office. At present, this role is expected to work in the office a minimum of two days per week however at times it could be more frequent due to operational requirements and does require flexibility.

* Works in a normal office environment with regular travel away from headquarters to conduct property assignments as required, including occasional overnight travel.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Utilities

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