Property Coordinator 1 (Property Rights Services)

BC Hydro; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Lifetime pension benefit

Flexible work arrangement

Training and development courses

15 paid vacation days

Job summary

BC Hydro is seeking a Property Coordinator 1 to support property rights services. The role involves examining requests, negotiating terms, and maintaining property records to enable BC Hydro's operations.

The position requires post-secondary education in a related field, real estate or legal administration experience, and willingness to travel. It offers a hybrid work model, temporary full-time employment, and a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field such as urban planning, land management, environmental management, property management, legal administration, legal studies, law, business management, arts or science.
• High school completion or equivalent (B.C. A.G.D. or diploma) with relevant course work for professional real estate or paralegal designations.
• At least one year of practical experience in real estate properties, legal administration, or legal support.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies (Paralegal) or equivalent.
• Asset considerations: AACI, SR/WA, RI designation experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Examine, research, and analyze property-related requests and proposals for BC Hydro property interests.
• Secure and renew Crown Land tenures to support BC Hydro’s needs; review fees and costs.
• Prepare standard documents for acquisition, disposition, lease and management of property interests.
• Perform field checks and inspections of BC Hydro properties and rights of way.
• Provide province-wide Properties Help Desk support and respond to property information requests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-discipline

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal diploma or degree

DULE or related real estate diploma/assets (SR/WA/AACI asset)

Job description

BC Hydro is located at LMS-2. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Property Coordinator 1 (Property Rights Services). We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. This is a temporary, full-time position.

Employer Name: BC Hydro
Position: Property Coordinator 1 (Property Rights Services)
No. of vacancies: 1
Annual salary: $ 58,100.00 – 63,800.00
Employment type: Temporary, Full-time
Location: LMS-2

• The candidate will be responsible for examining, researching, and analyzing requests and proposals from internal and external sources related to existing and new BC Hydro property interests, determining whether they require further technical and engineering review, reviewing legal terms and conditions, searching property titles, reviewing maps, plans, and legal surveys to support decision-making, preparing recommendations for higher-level staff or management, completing required property referrals and clearances, and following up by arranging for or independently preparing documentation to implement approved recommendations.
• The candidate will be required to secure and renew Crown Land tenures to support BC Hydro’s operational requirements, review and negotiate fees and costs, coordinate related activities, and ensure documentation complies with BC Hydro’s standards.
• The candidate will be responsible for independently preparing standard documents related to the acquisition, disposition, lease, and management of BC Hydro’s property interests, drafting non-standard clauses for review by Property Coordinator 2’s and/or Legal Services, checking executed documents for completion and accuracy before registration, compiling relevant property information including property taxes, water charges, legal fees, mortgage payments, and other related details in support of property transactions, and recording and reporting registration particulars to owners, solicitors, and internal BC Hydro personnel.
• The candidate will be responsible for performing field checks and inspections of BC Hydro fee-owned properties and rights of way in relation to proposals, requests, and permitted uses granted by BC Hydro.
• The candidate will be responsible for providing management services for BC Hydro properties by arranging advertisements for leases, sales, and rentals, monitoring sales completion and lease renewal dates, reviewing tenant applications, obtaining credit checks, explaining lease terms, recommending suitable tenants, responding to tenant concerns, arranging approved repairs and maintenance, initiating changes or collection action when required, issuing rental invoices, monitoring tenant rental and property tax payments, drafting account adjustment requests, tracking operating expenses, preparing account reconciliations, identifying overdue accounts, initiating collection action by contacting tenants, lessees, and other parties to collect outstanding accounts or discuss payment arrangements for rental or lease fees, and referring collections beyond the assigned authority level to higher-level staff or management.
• The candidate will be responsible for preparing financial documents and reports, including Expenditure Authorization Requests (EARs), Payment Requisitions, and related records to support various Property functions, processing payments for property transactions, ensuring transaction accuracy, resolving payment-related issues, and identifying financial or processing concerns for higher-level staff.
• The candidate will be responsible for preparing line lists, identifying deficiencies and dropped property rights, participating in special studies and projects, and using various databases to conduct property research and analysis in support of major capital projects and requests from BC Hydro’s operational groups.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining, managing, and updating several property-related databases.
• The candidate will be responsible for providing province-wide Properties Help Desk services by responding to requests for property information and services, handling contentious trouble calls and urgent public inquiries related to property issues, interacting with customers to understand their project needs and requirements, and communicating BC Hydro’s requirements for public safety and electrical system integrity.
• The candidate will perform other related duties of a minor nature that support the above responsibilities without affecting the job classification.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must have post-secondary education in a related field of study, such as urban planning, land management, environmental management, property management, legal administration, legal studies, law, business management, arts, or science.
• The candidate must have completed high school or an equivalent qualification, such as the B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma, along with at least 25% completion of a Diploma in Urban Land Economics (DULE), Diploma in Marketing Management (Professional Real Estate Option), Diploma in Real Estate, or the academic courses required for the SR/WA or AACI designation.
• The candidate must have at least one year of practical experience in real estate properties, legal administration, or legal support.
• The candidate must hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies (Paralegal). Applicants who have completed all academic course requirements and only the paralegal practicum remaining will also be considered.
• The candidate who is working towards the Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) designation, the Professional RI designation from the Real Estate Institute of BC (REIBC), or the Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA) designation from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) will be considered an asset.

Work conditions

• The candidate will be required to work in a normal office environment with regular travel away from headquarters to carry out property assignments, including occasional overnight travel.
• The candidate will be required to work in a hybrid work environment under the flexible work model, with a combination of working from home and working in the office. The candidate must work from the office a minimum of two days per week and be flexible to attend the office more frequently when operational requirements arise.
• The candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package.
• The candidate will be eligible for a minimum of 15 paid vacation days annually.
• The candidate will receive a lifetime pension benefit.
• The candidate will be eligible for a flexible work arrangement based on role requirements.
• The candidate will receive access to training and development courses.