Senior Manager, Corporate Real Estate & Land Strategy

City of Maple Ridge; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maple Ridge seeks a Senior Manager to lead corporate real estate and land strategy, guiding acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and conveyancing for long-term municipal planning.

The role requires expert negotiation, staff leadership, and strong knowledge of land valuation, legal processes, and capital planning. A 1-year temporary full-time assignment with opportunities for extension is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, urban land economics, planning, business administration, geography, or related field.
• Significant experience in real estate, land acquisition, development, conveyancing, and property management.
• Experience navigating government processes and multi-interest holder environments (public sector preferred).
• Accreditation by AIC or REIBC.
• Knowledge of real estate legislation, appraisal practices, land valuation methods, and acquisition processes.
• Familiarity with provincial statutes related to land management.
• Proficiency with land management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the City's real estate, land acquisition, and land management functions.
• Maintain a 15-20 year strategic outlook on land needs and opportunities.
• Develop property portfolio to support civic projects and inform capital planning.
• Provide guidance for partnerships, such as BC Housing and BC Builds.
• Establish frameworks, tools, and processes for coordinated property approaches across departments.
• Advise senior leadership and Council on land decisions.
• Maintain the City's Land Inventory System and identify surplus opportunities.
• Develop policies governing acquisition, management and disposal of municipal land assets.

Skills

Real estate negotiations

Land valuation

Contract law

GIS platforms

Land registry tools

Appraisal software

Microsoft Office

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate

Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AIC) or Real Estate Institute of BC (REIBC)

Knowledge of Community Charter, Land Title Act, Expropriation Act

Tools

GIS

Land management systems

Land registry tools

Appraisal software

Job description

Senior Manager, Corporate Real Estate & Land Strategy

Competition # 26- 131 Status: Temporary Full-Time Department: Parks, Facilities & Properties Salary: $149,715 - $178,232 Closing: Open until filled

We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. Be part of our story. Come grow with us!

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Manager, Corporate Real Estate & Land Strategy is responsible for leading and overseeing the City's real estate, land acquisition, and land management functions in support of corporate strategic objectives and long-term municipal planning. The position maintains a 15-20-year strategic outlook on land needs and opportunities; develops a portfolio of properties to support future civic projects; and provides guidance for capital planning, infrastructure delivery, and partnerships such as BC Housing and BC Builds.

The position strengthens corporate capacity in land management by establishing consistent frameworks, tools, and processes, and by ensuring coordinated approaches to property acquisition, disposition, leasing, conveyancing, rights-of-way, easements, and encroachments across all departments.

The Senior Manager provides expert negotiation and real estate advice to senior leadership and Council, ensuring that land decisions align with the City's strategic, transportation, and capital plans. The role is also accountable for maintaining the City's Land Inventory System, identifying surplus and strategic property opportunities, and developing policies that govern the acquisition, management, and disposal of municipal land assets as part of the City's overall land strategy.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, Urban Land Economics, Planning, Business Administration, Geography, or a related field.
• Significant experience in real estate, land acquisition, development, conveyancing, and property management.
• Experience in navigating government processes and multi-interest holder environments. (public sector, municipal, or complex institutional environment is preferred.)
• MCI -Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (Appraisal Institute of Canada); or R.I. (B.C.) - Real Estate Institute of British Columbia.
• In-depth knowledge of real estate legislation, appraisal practices, land valuation methods, and property acquisition processes.
• Familiarity with the Community Charter, Land Title Act, Expropriation Act, and other relevant provincial statutes.
• Proficiency with land management systems, land registry tools, GIS platforms, appraisal software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret land title records, legal survey plans, easements, covenants, and land-related legal documents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain both strategic and operational perspectives in managing complex land functions.
• Expert capability to lead complex, high-value negotiations and manage sensitive property transactions.
• Strong understanding of land valuation, acquisition, conveyance, leasing, and property law.
• Ability to navigate confidential, high-profile, or politically sensitive matters with sound judgment.
• Knowledge of valuation, appraisal, acquisition, development processes, and conveyancing.
• Proficiency in interpreting appraisals, market data, financial analyses, and land inventory information.
• Ability to engage effectively with internal departments, interest holders, property owners, and external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop staff in a multi-disciplinary management team.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including report writing and presenting to senior leadership and Council.
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects, timelines, and priorities in support of corporate initiatives and capital plans.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Driver's License valid in the Province of British Columbia.
• This is a one (1) Year Temporaray Full-Time opportunity. We may shorten or extend based on operational needs.

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [e-mail]

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.